Kayak Guide

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Corolla (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places in Corolla, NC, seeks an enthusiastic kayak guide to lead tours and maintain equipment. The role involves early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities across reservations, rentals, and public interaction.

Successful candidates will be comfortable outdoors and physically fit. Responsibilities include guiding up to 40 hours per week, keeping gear tidy, and delivering top-notch customer service in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• First Aid & CPR certification is required.
• Previous outdoor leadership experience is preferred.
• Complete guide training session is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kayak and/or stand up paddle board tours up to 40 hrs per week.
• Maintain tour equipment including boats and gear.
• Help with rentals as needed.
• Help with reservations of kayak tours and rentals.
• Keeping a positive attitude and enthusiasm for guiding.
• Keeping kayak reservations and rental areas neat and clean.
• Willingly help out with a variety of tasks as needed.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Customer service

Public speaking

Physical fitness

Swimming

Independence

Flexibility

Communication

Education

First Aid & CPR certification

Guide training completed

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Lead kayak and/or stand up paddle board tours up to 40 hrs per week.

• Maintain tour equipment including boats and gear.

• Help with rentals as needed.

• Help with reservations of kayak tours and rentals.

• Keeping a positive attitude and enthusiasm for guiding.

• Keeping kayak reservations and rental areas neat and clean.

• Willingly help out with a variety of tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Aid & CPR certification.

• Previous outdoor leadership experience a plus.

• Complete guide training session.

• Ability to work flexible hours: including nights (Full Moon Tours), weekends, early mornings (Sunrise Tours), and holidays. **NO VACATION ALLOWED DURING MONTH OF JULY!

• Must be in good physical condition, able to lift kayaks comfortably (35-67 lbs), and work outside during hot and humid weather for long periods of time.

• Must be self-sufficient and able to work independently.

• Must be a competent swimmer.

• Must enjoy talking with the public.