Kayak/Sup Tour Guide- Weeki Wachee State Park

Kayak/SUP Tour Guide, $13.00+/hour

Weeki Wachee State Park, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is now hiring Part time Kayak/SUP Tour Guide. This location is open 7 days a week and weekend availability is expected for all staff. If you love working outdoors and helping guests, this is a great opportunity for you!

The pay range is $13.00-15.00/hour!

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JOB SUMMARY
Leading recreational groups on informative tours launched from Weeki Wachee State Park. Trips will include the use of kayaks, canoes, and SUPs. Candidate should have knowledge of local surroundings, wildlife, some history, and boating regulations. Candidate should be able to lead at least 2- 1.5 hr trips per day. There are additional opportunities to assist with watercraft rentals during slower times.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assisting customers in all aspects of the tour
• Ensuring safety and supervision of on the water activities
• Lead and guide clients on an informative tour
• Other duties as required
• Manage the registrations and paperwork of designated programming
• Working weekend and holiday hours required

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Segway experience a +
• At least one year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as SUP, kayaking, canoeing, etc.
• Customer Service skills
• Intermediate knowledge of boating, kayaking, SUP, etc.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Driver’s License
• 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)
• American Canoe Association Tour Guide Kayak or Stand-Up Paddle
• Red Cross CPR, First Aid (training available)

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%

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.