Kayak Tour Guide

Huna Totem Corporation; Hoonah (AK); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Icy Strait Point in Hoonah, Alaska seeks Kayak Guides for a seasonal program running April–October 2027. You will lead kayak tours, provide narration, and may switch tour assignments as needed.

Role emphasizes safety, guest interaction, and sharing information about scenery, wildlife, culture, and geography. Training and cross-training on ISP tours are part of the job.

Formación

• Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture.
• Ability to learn a Tlingit Introduction and stories.
• Knowledge of local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds).
• Must be able to lead groups of kids as well as adults.
• Safety-sensitive position; subject to drug testing.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct activities according to Icy Strait Point guiding principles: Best, Authentic, Profitable.
• Provide excellent customer service to all Icy Strait Point guests.
• Inform guests about scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography.
• Inform guests about all ISP tours.
• Participate in required trainings.
• Ensure the safety of all guests on tours.
• Greet guests and conduct orientations.
• Assist within programs and other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Leadership

Safety consciousness

Descripción del empleo

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Kayak Tour Guide

ISP EXCURSIONS Seasonal Labor Operatives Hoonah, AK, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1644

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Kayak Guide

Reports to: Excursions Manager

Category: Seasonal (April- October 2027 in Hoonah, Alaska)

Salary Range: Seasonal $18.00 plus bonus potential

Summary

Kayak Guides provide a leadership role as well as interpretation and narration for guests departing on the kayak tour. Kayak Guides can be cross trained to lead all tours associated with Icy Strait Point and may be required to switch excursion assignment schedule if necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: Best, Authentic, and Profitable Tour Destination
• Provide excellent customer service to all Icy Strait Point guests
• Provide guests with information about the scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography
• Provide guests with information about all tours available at Icy Strait Point
• Participate in all required trainings
• Ensure the safety of all Guests on tours
• Work as greeters to welcome guests and conduct guest orientations
• Assist within programs wherever needed and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture
• Must be able to learn a Tlingit Introduction
• Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds)
• Must have good verbal communication; patient and able to lead groups of kids as well as adults
• Strong commitment to Safety
• Kayak Guides must be willing to learn all required stories of the ISP Kayak tour.
• Ability to learn, retain and present excursion information to guests in an accurate manner.
• Promote other ISP venues
• This is a safety sensitive position that is subject to drug testing
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Able to lift 50+ pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily
• Willing to live in a remote, rural community
• Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting
• Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather

Grab your paddle. Share the stories. Make every excursion an adventure to remember!

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.L.93-638.