The Seasonal Kayak Guide role provides instruction and inspiration to our guests. You will lead tours in flatwater kayaking. Tours will have a component of local history, culture, and the environment. Get paid to take people to do what you love!
Guide Responsibilities:
- Knowledge and proficiency of course content, and ability to demonstrating activity with safety and skill
- Public presentations to 20 or more guests
- Partner with local businesses as well as nonprofits and outdoor organizations
- Being professional and courteous to staff and guests
- Diligence in following risk management plans
Expected Availability
- Minimum Expected Availability 3+ days per week, weekday and weekends, mostly nights
Experience Requirement:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience guiding outdoor activities
- Minimum age 25
- Demonstrated presentation abilities for an outdoor content
- Sound leadership skills to include excellent teaching and presentation abilities, and planning skills
- Highly organized
- Excellent teaching ability to groups
- Proven track record of forward planning
- You would be responsible for, instructing and leading indoor/outdoor recreation classes and programs for diverse populations
- Duties may include conducting/teaching events; performing administrative tasks such as completing program attendance reports, reserving facilities and creating marketing materials; assisting with researching, developing new programs; attending meetings as a representative of Chattanooga Guided Adventures
- Scheduling vehicles for program transportation and routine maintenance
- Work is performed with moderate supervision
Essential Functions:
- Assists in planning, preparing, coordinating, leading and facilitating a wide variety of indoor/outdoor recreational events, classes and/or activities which may include reserving facilities and/or transportation; procuring supplies; scheduling events, classes and/or activities; preparing rosters; setting up sites; monitoring events; assessing and managing program risks and/or performing other related activities
- Knowledge of risk management issues in the field of outdoor education and recreation
- Performs tasks related to routine operations of in field programming, including inventory and recreational gear/equipment maintenance activities and monitoring sites and facilities for potential safety hazards
- Commitment to providing the highest quality in customer service for information or resolving complaints over the phone and in person regarding recreation programming and activities
- Serves as a liaison with program participants, sponsors and volunteers
- Performs routine clerical work at end of shift (program end report)
- Registers participants for programs, events and/or classes; receives and processes applications and fees; maintains related records and information
- Uses, carries and answers their cell phone for business purposes at all times
- Drives a 12 passenger van and kayak trailer
- Clean Driving Record
- Performs other duties as assigned
Certifications:
- Basic First Aid and CPR
- Enroll and complete Wilderness First Aid certification within two months of hiring. You will not lead trips solo until you have these completed.
- Experience as a Wilderness First Responder (preferred)
- Preferred certifications in American Canoe Association
Knowledge and Skills:
- Regional experience with Chattanooga and other outdoor venues, parks, and waterways
- Knowledge of basic/adventure-based recreation operations in paddle sports and risk management practices
- Skill in providing customer service; using a computer and related software applications; maintaining records; monitoring and maintaining inventory; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Physical Demands:
- Requires routine lifting and movement of multiple 55+ pound kayaks and equipment, loading trailers and other equipment throughout your shift
- You will be working outside in the elements throughout the year
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work weeknights and weekends?
- Are you at least 25 years old?
- Do you have a clean driving record?
Experience:
- guiding or leading tours: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chattanooga, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
