Lead and Assistant Guides
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Recreation & Leisure
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Responsibilities: Lead and assist tours and custom group events in kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards from our different locations. Guides are responsible for trip preparation and planning, instruction, program safety, and providing a positive learning environment for participants. Additional work available assisting in the rental operations at our boathouses. The lessons typically run on weekends with occasional morning and evening sessions. Additional work may be available with private lessons and longer coastal SUP lessons.
Requirements: You must be friendly, outgoing, dynamic, and engaging. You should have significant kayaking experience and be able to demonstrate and teach efficient paddling strokes. Ability to perform reliable rescues and re-entries is required. First Aid and CPR certification are necessary. ACA or BCU Instructor certifications are desirable but not mandatory. Reliable transportation to different locations is required.
Starting Pay: Lead guide $20-24+ tips or more depending on experience; assistant guide $16/hour + tips.
Salary: $16 - $24 per hour.
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full-time.
Job function: Management and Manufacturing.
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