Kayak Instructor and Tour Guide at Rainbow Springs

Guest Services, Inc. • Dunnellon, FL

3d • $18

About The Position

Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, SUP and/or Sailing skills to customers and junior staff. Additional opportunities to lead small group informative tours on the lake/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.

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.
• 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
• 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%

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, SUP and/or Sailing
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees