Skyline & Boston Harbor Kayak Tour Guide

Paddle Boston; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Paddle Boston is looking for enthusiastic individuals starting at age 14 to lead kayak trips on the Charles River and Boston Harbor. Ideal candidates should have significant kayaking experience, be engaging leaders, and hold First Aid and CPR certifications. This outdoor role offers competitive pay, tips, and potential for year-round employment.

Qualifications

• Must have First Aid and CPR certification.
• ACA or BCU Instructor certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2- to 3-hour kayak trips on the Charles River and Boston Harbor.
• Provide basic paddling instruction and engage clients with information about Boston.
• Assist with rental operations and lead other kayak tours.

Skills

Significant kayaking experience

Friendly

Dynamic

Engaging

Job description

Come join our team! We have many employment opportunities for folks starting at age 14 who love being outdoors and want to share that with others. Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers a relaxed outdoor work environment with competitive pay and benefits, plus the potential for year-round employment opportunities in concert with Weston Ski Track and Community Skating @Kendall Square.

Responsibilities: Lead 2- to 3-hour kayak trips on the Charles River and Boston Harbor from our location in Kendall Square, Cambridge. Trips are designed for paddlers of all abilities looking to sightsee on the river. You will be a lively leader and a source of historical and cultural information about Boston and the Charles River so that clientele remain excited and interested in the tour (training will be provided). You will give basic paddling instruction to the group at the outset of the tour and as needed throughout. Additional work may include assisting with the rental operation; leading other tours, group events, and sea kayak trips; and teaching flatwater kayak classes and private 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.

Starting Pay: $20-24/hour + tips. Pay is commensurate with experience.