Sled Dog Handler

CoolWorks employer; Juneau (AK); Sur place; USD 26 784 - 39 060; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

End of Season Bonus

Résumé du poste

Holland America-Princess invites energetic individuals to join our Juneau-based summer sled dog operations. As a Sled Dog Handler you’ll help Mushers and ensure guest safety while managing dog yards during helicopter tours on glaciers around Juneau and Skagway. No experience is required.

Must be legally able to work in the U.S., and have CPR and First Aid. You must be able to lift 50 lbs. Season runs May through September with an end-of-season bonus; monthly pay ranges from $2,400 to $3,500 plus

Qualifications

• Legally able to work in the United States.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Maintain guest safety and assist Mushers with dog yards.
• Assist Mushers in conducting safe tours.
• Feed, water, clean and inspect dogs daily.
• Work throughout the camp and dog yards as needed.
• Unload/load guests and supplies from the helicopter.
• Photograph action shots of guests on sleds.
• May be assigned different duties at the Camp Manager’s discretion.
• Cuddle puppies!!

Connaissances

CPR

First Aid

Physical fitness

Description du poste

Sled Dog Handler

$2,400.00 - $3,500.00 / month + tips

Juneau, Skagway

We are looking for energetic and hardworking folks to join our team for the Summer!

We offer helicopter dogsledding tours on the Denver Glacier in Skagway and the Mendenhall,Herbert and Norris Glaciers in Juneau, Alaska.

Duties:

• Dog Handlers will maintain guest safety and assist Mushers getting in and out of dog yards with sled dogteams.
• Each Sled Dog Handler is responsible for assisting Mushers in conducting safe tours.
• Sled Dog Handlers feed, water, clean and inspect dogs daily for general health and fitness.
• Sled Dog Handlers will work throughout the camp and dog yards to meet the needs of the day.
• Unloading/loading guests and supplies from the helicopter
• Photographing action shots of guests on sleds
• You may be assigned different duties on any given day at the Camp Manager’s discretion.
• Cuddle puppies!!

No experience is necessary.

Must be able to legally work in the U.S.

Valid CPR and First Aid

Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Consumable recovery fee of $120/month

End of Season Bonus

Season from the beginning of May to September