Lead and Assistant Guides

Charles River Recreation; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 22 041 - 33 062; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Charles River Recreation is seeking enthusiastic guides to lead kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding tours in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Responsibilities include trip preparation, instruction, and ensuring participant safety. A friendly demeanor and significant kayaking experience are required.

Compensation starts at $16/hour for assistants and $20-24/hour for lead guides, with additional tips based on experience. First Aid and CPR certifications are essential.

Qualificações

• Significant kayaking experience necessary.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Dynamic and able to engage participants.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and assist tours and custom group events.
• Ensure program safety and provide positive learning environments.
• Assist in rental operations at boathouses.

Conhecimentos

Kayaking experience

First Aid and CPR certification

Effective communication

Dynamic and engaging personality

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist tours and custom group events in kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards from our different locations.
• Guides are responsible for trip preparation and planning, instruction, program safety, and providing a positive learning environment for participants.
• Additional work available assisting in the rental operations at our boathouses.
• The lessons typically run on weekends with occasional morning and evening sessions.
• Additional work may be available with private lessons and longer coastal SUP lessons.

Requirements

• You must be friendly, outgoing, dynamic, and engaging.
• You must have significant kayaking experience.
• You should be able to demonstrate and teach an efficient forward stroke and sweep/turning strokes.
• You must be able to perform a wide variety of reliable rescues and re-entries.
• First Aid and CPR certification are required.
• ACA or BCU Instructor certifications are desirable but not required.
• Reliable transportation to get to different locations is required.

Compensation

Starting Pay: Lead guide $20-24+ tips or more depending on experience; assistant guide $16/hour + tips.

Salary: $16 - $24 per hour.