Kayak Tour Guide

A Day Away Adventure LLC; Florida; In loco; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A Day Away Kayak Tours hires tour guides to lead kayak excursions, focus on safety, and enhance patron connections with engaging and informative hosting. Guides ensure safe paddling, proper equipment use, and friendly customer experiences across tours.

CPR certification is mandatory (training arranged by the employer where possible). ACA kayaking certification is provided free at the start of the season, with annual refreshers to maintain compliance and safety standards.

Competenze

• CPR Certification is mandatory; you must locate a training facility and schedule it. May training may be available through our instructor.
• ADA Policies: one mandatory training day per year covering all policies and procedures.
• ACA Kayaking Certification is required annually; provided by ADA at the start of the summer season (May) for free.

Mansioni

• Arrive on time, rested and ready to work hard.
• Follow Trip Leader instructions for each trip.
• Inform Trip Leader of problem paddlers or dangerous situations.
• Unload, clean and prepare equipment for patrons.
• Operate as part of a collaborative team; keep vehicles and gear secure.
• Ensure patrons are safe on all tours; buckled life jackets, stay in boats, no alcohol/drugs, stay with group, stay alert to hazards.
• Engage patrons to make trips enjoyable and safe; ask questions and help them paddle effectively.
• Maintain a positive attitude and deliver firm instruction when needed.
• Know and follow all ADA Policies.

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

TOUR GUIDE – FULL TIME/PART TIME

Guide Job Description

At A Day Away Kayak Tours, you can have the privilege to kayak in phenomenal areas while getting paid for it! As exciting as that is, our mission is more than turning a hobby into a living. We believe that connecting man with nature makes both healthier, so our patrons are our focus. As a guide, you will be tasked with enhancing the patron experience on every tour. First and foremost, our team must provide for the safety of all patrons. But more than that, the effect of friendly, informative, and engaging guides cannot be underestimated. Patrons can have a great time even if nature is not putting on “a good show” for the tour, if they walk away feeling like they made connections. This is the epitome of the guide’s job. Facilitating connection.

• Arrive at each tour on time, rested, and ready to work hard
• Follow instructions of the Trip Leader in execution of each trip
• Inform Trip leader of problem paddlers or dangerous situations
• Unload, clean, and prepare equipment for patrons
• Execute guide duties from a framework of teamwork
  • Positive team environment ensures success of the individual, the team and the business
  • Be proactive—if you see something that needs to be done: Do It. Don’t wait to be asked
  • Job is not done until the vehicles are clean and all is secure and ready for the next trip
  • Check and double check for equipment, trailers, and for misplaced gear
• Ensure patrons are safe on all tours
  • Life Jackets on and buckled
  • Stay in boats unless directed to get out
  • No alcohol/drugs – patron or guide
  • Stay with group
  • Pay attention: looking for paddlers that are struggling
  • Remain alert for potential hazards at all times on the shoreline and on the water
• Engage patrons appropriately to make their trip enjoyable and safe
  • Talking and taking initiative in engaging them. ASK QUESTIONS about themselves…
  • Help them paddle effectively and safely
  • Have FUN with them
  • Tow patrons should circumstance demand
  • Maintain a positive, cheerful attitude
  • Be willing to deliver firm instruction should a patron divert from instructions given
• Know and follow all ADA Policies

Pay: varies based on experience and credentials, but guides can expect to make an average of at least $20 - $30/hr with tips. Pay tiers increase as promoted to Trip Lead or by earning external certifications.

Training

• CPR Certification is mandatory and at your expense; it is your responsibility to locate a training facility and schedule such training. If you are able to join us for our annual Guide Training in May, you will have an opportunity to earn it with the instructor we provide(You have 60 days from the date of hire to obtain a CPR certification.)
• ADA Policies: We have 1 mandatory day of policy training for the year. During this training, we will go over all company policies & procedures for the year.
• ACA Kayaking Certification is required annually for all guides. This certification is provided by ADA to all staff at the start of the summer season (May) for FREE.

Company Description

A Day Away Kayak Tours - Tours and Rental Services