Skyline & Boston Harbor Kayak Tour Guide

Charles River Recreation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Charles River Recreation is seeking a Skyline & Boston Harbor Kayak Tour Guide to lead friendly and informational kayak trips in Cambridge. Ideal candidates will enjoy the outdoors, have significant kayaking experience, and possess First Aid and CPR certifications. This part-time role offers competitive pay and a lively work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, outgoing, and dynamic.
• Experience with significant kayaking is required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2- to 3-hour kayak trips on the Charles River.
• Provide historical and cultural information to clients.
• Teach basic paddling skills and assist with kayak rentals.

Skills

Kayaking experience

Ability to teach paddle strokes

Friendliness and engaging personality

Education

First Aid certification

CPR certification

ACA or BCU Instructor certifications

Job description

Skyline & Boston Harbor Kayak Tour Guide

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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.

Salary: $20 - $24 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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