Kayak Instructor and Tour Guide - Homosassa Springs State Park; Seasonal

Kayak Instructor and Tour Guide - Homosassa Springs State Park (Seasonal)

Join to apply for the Kayak Instructor and Tour Guide - Homosassa Springs State Park (Seasonal) role at Guest Services, Inc.

• Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, SUP and/or Sailing skills to customers and junior staff.
• Lead and guide clients on an informative tour of the lake/river on Kayak or SUP.
• Teach SUP Yoga/Fit and Universal Access programs (depending on location and certifications).
• Provide supervision of the water to ensure safe boating operations.
• Assist customers and assist with rentals, boating pass members and groups.
• End of Season April/May 2026 – Thursday–Sunday availability required.

$17.00 USD Hourly

• Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, SUP and/or Sailing.
• Lead and guide clients on an informative tour.
• Teach SUP Yoga/Fit and Universal Access programs (depending on location and certifications).
• Assist customers.
• Lead/teach groups of adults and children.
• Ensure safety and supervision of on the water activities.
• Manage the registrations and paperwork of designated programming.
• Other duties as required.
• Working weekend and holiday hours required.
• Clean and maintain a safe and organized working area / equipment storage.

• Customer Service skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of boating such as sailing, kayaking, SUP, etc.
• At least one year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing, etc.

• American Canoe Association Level 1 (minimum) Certifications Kayak or SUP (can be trained by company upon hire).
• National Fitness Certification minimum AFAA or YOGA certification.
• American Canoe Association Tour Guide Kayak or Stand Up Paddle.
• US Sailing Level 1.
• Driver's License.
• Red Cross CPR, First Aid.

The work is moderately physically demanding and requires a medium level of physical fitness. Activities include:

• Standing > 2 Hours – 80%
• Lifting > 20 lbs – 30%
• Twisting – 10%
• Kneeling – 10%
• Swimming – 5%
• Squatting – 10%

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.