Job Description

Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, sailing, and SUP to customers and junior staff. Additional opportunities to lead small group informative tours on the river on Kayak or SUP or teach SUP Yoga/Fit and Universal Access programs. Provide supervision of the water to ensure safe boating operations. Opportunity to assist with rentals, boating pass members and groups.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, sailing, and SUP
• Lead and guide clients on an informative tour
• Teach SUP Yoga/Fit and Universal Access programs (depending on location and certifications)
• Assist customers
• Leading/teaching groups of adults and children
• Ensuring safety and supervision of on the water activities
• Manage the registrations and paperwork of designated programming
• Other duties as required
• Working weekend and holiday hours required

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Customer Service skills
• Intermediate knowledge of boating, such as kayaking, SUP, etc.
• At least one year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing, etc.
• Must be able to swim and be comfortable around water

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• One of the following will be required depending on the discipline you are teaching:
• American Canoe Association Level 1 (minimum) Certifications Kayak or SUP (can be trained by company upon hire)
• National Fitness Certification minimum AFAA or YOGA certification
• American Canoe Association Tour Guide Kayak or Stand Up Paddle
• US Sailing Level 1
• Driver’s License
• Red Cross CPR, First Aid (can be trained by company upon hire)

PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work required is moderately physically demanding and requires a medium level of physical fitness. You will be required to do the following:

Activity Approximate %

Standing > 2 Hours 80%

Lifting > 20Lbs. 30%

Twisting 10%

Kneeling 10%

Swimming 5%

Squatting 10%

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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