Looking for a Kayaking Guide Lead

Chiloquin, OR, United States of America

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Job Description

Kayaking Guide Lead and; Assistant positions available Guides are needed for our 2021 season, May-October.

Dependent on schedule and desire, guides work 1-8 tours per week, sometimes two per day if desired.

Assistant Kayak Guide Assistant Guide Qualifications:

– Current First Aid and Adult & Child CPR

– Beginning knowledge of natural history (wildlife, geology, marine environment)

– Experience leading groups, preferably in an outdoor setting

– Knowledge of or willingness to learn about local cultural history, natural history, and conservation issues – Experience in kayaking, rescues and navigation. (will train)

Assistant Guide Responsibilities:

– Utilize outdoor leadership, group management, and people skills to facilitate a positive safe experience.

– Help clients adjust gear & boats and provide basic paddling tips

– Help lead guide with rescues and group management on the water

– Be Familiar with local waterways, weather patterns

– Help with clean up of kayaks and gear.

Trip Pay: is based on tour length, (3-6 hrs) and guide level: $115-$160 per tour. Overnight tours also available.

Lead Kayak Guide Lead Guide Qualifications:

– Current Wilderness First Aid and Adult & Child CPR

– Weekend or midweek availability.

– Basic knowledge of natural history (wildlife, geology, water/outdoor environment)

– Experience leading groups, preferably in an outdoor setting

– Training and experience in kayaking, rescues and navigation. (will train)

– Excellent outdoor leadership, group management, and people skills.

– Able to be flexible, well organized and pay attention to all details while keeping the larger picture in focus.

– Lead kayak guides must have a Oregon drivers license and drive with a trailer.

In addition to our public tours, we offer customized private tours, team-building tours, and environmental education tours for school groups, scout troops, corporate groups, and other private groups. Experience in these areas is a plus.

Pay Scale: is on a per tour basis and based on guide level: $105-$135

How to Apply To Apply: Please send your schedule, your resume and cover letter detailing your kayaking and leadership experience to email. Or please call for information 


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Salary and Benefits

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Accommodation Included :No

Job: Temporary or Seasonal

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Contact: Mark