Sea Kayak Guide Position

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ALKI KAYAK TOURS / SEA KAYAK GUIDE POSITION
This is a great 2nd job or activity to do on your days/nights off. Do what you love, be out on the water, and get paid for paddling!

Requirements:
•At Least 18 Years of age
•Cell phone and reliable transportation
•Current CPR Cert (or willingness to obtain one)
•Possess knowledge of sea kayaks and ability to lead a group on a 3 hour tour
•Ability to lift 65 pounds
•Able to provide a safe tour and class environment and able to perform open water rescues
•Know or be able to learn local, human, and natural history of Alki and Elliott Bay
•Reliable and punctual team player
•Must be able to attend mandatory training (Saturday – April 9th, 2022)

Job Description:
You will be representing Alki Kayak Tours in a professional manner at all times. In order to fill this position, you must truly love working with people and be passionate about kayaking and educating our guests about our local region. You will be a part of our team of guides who guide at least 3 tours each day with as many as 50 guests. The sea kayak guide position includes managing and taking care of equipment, communicating with other staff and clients, and setting up and putting away all gear for your tour. This involves cleaning all kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You will be required to plan ahead, work hard, and be detail oriented in taking care of our guests and equipment.
You are expected to be responsible to do whatever is necessary to get your tour ready – including pulling out all the kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and safety gear. We seek applicants who show us they will go above and beyond, taking the initiative to do what needs to be done without being asked. No kayak guiding experience is required for this position, as all selected candidates will go through our comprehensive, in-house training, but you must be proficient in the sport. You will be spending multiple hours a day in the sun and in the water, observing weather, winds, and tides to ensure clients are staying safe and helping them with paddle technique and maneuvers. Explicit details regarding our tour procedures will be provided to you in your employment packet upon hiring.
NOTE: A “Lead Guide Position” for the April – Sept 2022 season is also available. Please inquire if you are interested.

Desired Traits:
•Energetic with a positive attitude
•Strong communication, decision making, logistical, and organizational skills
•Ability to accept and give constructive criticism
•Ability to remain calm, think clearly, and act quickly in case of an emergency
•Comfortable and effective in public speaking

Pay rate: (approx $20 / hour, plus tips)

Please send resume and cover letter to tours@kayakalki.com
We look forward to hearing from you!

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