Sea Kayak Guide/Naturalist Educator
Sea Quest Kayak Tours – Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess the following characteristics and skills to succeed:
- Ability and willingness to lead captivating and informative discussions about natural history
- Strong leadership qualities in various scenarios, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, guest friendliness, and a clean, neat appearance, including appropriate attire and personal grooming.
- Experience traveling on marine waters, including camping and kayaking.
- Valid driver's license, clean record with no moving violations in the previous three years.
- Capability to lift 75 lbs overhead and maintain physical fitness.
- Basic first aid and current CPR certification.
- Possession of a tent, suitable outdoor attire, and additional necessities.
- Before being hired as a kayak guide, applicants must pass examinations for basic guiding abilities, area natural history knowledge, navigation, unassisted re-entry of a capsized kayak, assisting others in re-entry, towing kayaks, emergency procedures, and other qualifications. Testing will be practical, verbal, and written, and they are required prerequisites before beginning work as a guide. Applicants lacking the necessary abilities can take advantage of our free Sea Quest Guide Training Program.
- The comprehensive beginner's course lasts 10 days and is scheduled for May and June. Participants have the option of participating in select aspects of the course based on their ability level. Students pursuing degrees can apply for internships, while those with less experience can apply for apprenticeships.
Duties: Assist with all aspects of field operations, including guiding sea kayak tours
Engage guests in discussions about Puget Sound's natural history, marine environment, flora and wildlife, conservation challenges, and other topics
Teach guests the fundamentals of sea kayaking and water safety, help with entering/exiting and moving kayaks, follow all safety rules, prepare meals and equipment, perform routine maintenance, etc.
The summer program runs from mid-May to mid-October. Some positions may begin in late June and/or end between late August and early September.
Applications: Submit a resume only. Include a typical CV with information about sea kayaking, marine experiences, and marine natural history skills. Also, include a cover letter and a list of employer references. If you are physically fit and a competent educator/marine naturalist, we can quickly train you to be a safe and strong kayak guide. However, acquiring natural history information takes significantly longer, so applicants should be familiar with it or spend many months researching before arriving for training. We will provide a reading list for this purpose. Ben Henkel, the owner, is the contact person. Please, no phone calls.
Work Location: Near Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington.
Salary: $17-22.00 per day depending on skills and prior experience.
Closing date: Open until filled. Phone interviews will take place immediately for qualified individuals.'
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Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
