Musher

CoolWorks employer; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 44,640 - 50,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Job summary

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn) is hiring a Musher in Juneau, Alaska to provide sled dog cart rides on designated trails and to care for the dogs. You will maintain a clean dog yard and work closely with Handlers, Vet Techs and Camp Manager to ensure guest safety and enjoyment.

Requirements include valid CPR and First Aid, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and legal work status in the U.S.; you must pass a drug test.

Qualifications

• Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must pass a drug test (including marijuana).
• Room and board provided.
• Seasonal position; with or without sled dogs.
• Prior mushing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sled dog cart rides to clients on designated trails.
• Maintain a clean dog yard and work with Handlers, Vet Techs and Camp Manager.
• Maintain a positive outlook with dogs, guests, and coworkers.
• Provide a safe and informative tour for guests.
• Ensure that the Company’s operations function to the established quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Camp Manager.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Physical fitness

Drug screening

Job description

Musher

$4,000.00 - $4,500.00 / month + tips

Juneau

Mush dogs in the picturesque Sheep Creek Valley in Juneau, Alaska!

Mushers provide sled dog cart rides to clients on designatedtrails. Mushers willmaintaina positive outlook and attitude with dogs, guests, and coworkers.

Mushers ensure that all assigned sled dogs are cared for in a competent and careful manner.

Maintaining a clean dog yard and working closely with Handlers, Vet Techs and Camp Manager

Provide a safe and informative tour for guests

Ensure that the Company’s operations function to the established quality standards.

Other duties as assigned by the Camp Manager

Requirements

• Valid CPR and First Aid


• Ability to lift 50 lbs.


• Legally able to work in the U.S.


• Must be able to pass a drug test (including marijuana)


• Room and Board provided


• Hiring Mushers with orwithout sled dogs


• Prior mushing experience preferred


• Seasonal Bonus for completion of the season

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