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Lead and Assistant Guides

Charles River Recreation Inc - Paddle Boston
Cambridge, MA Temporary
POSTED ON 6/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/25/2028

Responsibilities: Lead and assist tours and custom group events in kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards from our different locations. Guides are responsible for trip preparation and planning, instruction, program safety, and providing a positive learning environment for participants. Additional work available assisting in the rental operations at our boathouses. The lessons typically run on weekends with occasional morning and evening sessions. Additional work may be available with private lessons and longer coastal SUP lessons.

Requirements: You must be friendly, outgoing, dynamic, and engaging. You must have significant kayaking experience. You should be able to demonstrate and teach an efficient forward stroke and sweep/turning strokes. You must be able to perform a wide variety of reliable rescues and re-entries. First Aid and CPR certification are required. ACA or BCU Instructor certifications are desirable but not required. Reliable transportation to get to different locations is required. Starting Pay: Lead guide $20-24 tips or more depending on experience; assistant guide $16/hour tips.

Salary : $20 - $24

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