The designated tour guide of any MMR tour is responsible for the tour’s safe preparation and operation on and off the water. Kayak Tour Guides are expected to assist with guest check-in and transit, unloading/loading of kayak equipment and gear, and will lead tours while on the water in an orderly and organized fashion. Guides will maintain an understanding of and stay consistently updated on wind/wave/weather patterns and conditions relevant to the day’s operations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assist in the check-in procedures of guests, organizing them into tour groups, arranging shuttle transportation, etc. 

• Assist with loading and unloading of equipment at start and end of day.

• Maintain constant awareness of changing weather conditions relevant to the location/tour being given to interpret and make decisions based on meteorological reports.

• Brief tour guests on kayak safety, techniques, and emergency procedures prior to every tour.

• Ensure that all kayak and related equipment is kept clean, organized, accounted for, and in operational condition. 

• Act as leader and main authority while on-water, instructing and guiding the tour as needed. 

• React quickly to emergency situations and properly respond to them on and off the water. 

• All other duties as assigned.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: ACA (American Canoe Association) Certification that is equivalent to paddling on Lake Superior, and is current and not expired.

• Strong communication skills and leadership ability

• Organizational skills with ability to plan ahead 

• Ability to work manual labor in all weather conditions

• Skilled in the proper and safe use of all equipment, tools, products, and materials relating to the department

• Trailer driving experience preferred but not required

Marquette Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.