Kayak & SUP Instructor at Key Bridge Boathouse

Key Bridge Boathouse, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is now hiring seasonal kayak and SUP instructors and tour guides for the 2024 season. Classes and tours will be offered March through September on weeknights and weekends. All instructors and tour guides must be able to work on weekends since that is when a majority of the classes are held. If you love working outdoors and helping teach guests of all ages how to kayak and SUP, this is a great opportunity for you! Apply today to join our All-Star Team!

JOB SUMMARY

Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking and SUP skills 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 and SUP classes
• 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 sailing, kayaking, SUP, etc.
• At least one year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing, etc.

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

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.