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- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Kayak Tour Guide Seasonal

Chattanooga Guided Adventures
Chattanooga, TN

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Job Details

Temporary | Part-time
From $14.50 an hour
8 hours ago

Benefits

Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Outdoor work experience
Customer service
Sports and outdoor activities
Public speaking
Tour guiding
Research
Wilderness First Aid Certification
Conducting guided tours
First Aid Certification
Leadership
Teaching

Full Job Description

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

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