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Kayak Guide

Posted: February 3, 2020 by MAEE Administration

Category: Broken Paddle Guiding Company

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Kayak Guide
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Broken Paddle Guiding Company
Job Description

Description
Lead groups of 2-18 people on kayak and stand up paddleboard trips in the remote backwaters of the Mississippi River.  Trips last 2-4 hours.  Applicants must be able to get guests to laugh, smile, and think all while creating a memorable outdoors experience.  Guides must be versed in ecology and love learning about the outdoors.   A position as kayak guide is a physically demanding job; guides must be able to lift heavy kayaks, swim, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.  Guides must be able to teach kayaking skills to all guests.  (Kayak and SUP safety and skill training provided).

Responsibilities Include
*Provide leadership on all BPG trips.
*Provide a high level of customer service.
*Use effective judgment in making trip decisions.
*Determine tour routes based on river levels, route that provides best experience, ease of route, wind, and other weather conditions.
*Fit customers to kayaks and teach paddling skills.
*Teach clients about flora, fauna, ecology and natural history.
*Load kayaks, gear and drive a 12 passenger van with a trailer.
*Shuttle for other tours, including bike trips.
*Shop duties as assigned.
*Clean kayaks, gear, and gear storage area.
*Basic boat and gear maintenance.
*Craft a tour experience that creates good memories and experiences in nature.

Dates:  May–October 2020
Base Wage: $13/hr (plus tips)
Housing: Housing is available on location in Wabasha, MN.
*Full season employees - $100 Gear stipend and a $50 book/education stipend available.
*Partial season employees - $50 gear stipend and a $25 book/education stipend available
Kayak training course provided. Medical training provided if needed.

If interested email Alex@brokenpaddleguiding.com and Michael@brokenpaddleguiding.com a resumé and application - download application at the link below.

Location Wabasha, MN
Expires 2020-03-01
Link https://brokenpaddleguiding.com/kayakguide
MAEE Partner Broken Paddle Guiding Company
Kayak Guide
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Broken Paddle Guiding Company
Location: Wabasha, MN
Expires: 2020-03-01
Link: https://brokenpaddleguiding.com/kayakguide
MAEE Partner: Broken Paddle Guiding Company
Job Description:

Description
Lead groups of 2-18 people on kayak and stand up paddleboard trips in the remote backwaters of the Mississippi River.  Trips last 2-4 hours.  Applicants must be able to get guests to laugh, smile, and think all while creating a memorable outdoors experience.  Guides must be versed in ecology and love learning about the outdoors.   A position as kayak guide is a physically demanding job; guides must be able to lift heavy kayaks, swim, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.  Guides must be able to teach kayaking skills to all guests.  (Kayak and SUP safety and skill training provided).

Responsibilities Include
*Provide leadership on all BPG trips.
*Provide a high level of customer service.
*Use effective judgment in making trip decisions.
*Determine tour routes based on river levels, route that provides best experience, ease of route, wind, and other weather conditions.
*Fit customers to kayaks and teach paddling skills.
*Teach clients about flora, fauna, ecology and natural history.
*Load kayaks, gear and drive a 12 passenger van with a trailer.
*Shuttle for other tours, including bike trips.
*Shop duties as assigned.
*Clean kayaks, gear, and gear storage area.
*Basic boat and gear maintenance.
*Craft a tour experience that creates good memories and experiences in nature.

Dates:  May–October 2020
Base Wage: $13/hr (plus tips)
Housing: Housing is available on location in Wabasha, MN.
*Full season employees - $100 Gear stipend and a $50 book/education stipend available.
*Partial season employees - $50 gear stipend and a $25 book/education stipend available
Kayak training course provided. Medical training provided if needed.

If interested email Alex@brokenpaddleguiding.com and Michael@brokenpaddleguiding.com a resumé and application - download application at the link below.

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