Kayak Tour Guide

Huna Totem Corporation•Hoonah, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Kayak Guides provide leadership, interpretation, and narration for guests departing on kayak tours. Guides may be cross-trained to lead all tours associated with Icy Strait Point and may need to change excursion assignments when necessary. The position is seasonal, from April through October 2027, in Hoonah, Alaska, and pays $18.00 with bonus potential. Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.L. 93-638.

Requirements

Adequate knowledge of Tlingit culture or willingness to learn about it.
Ability to learn a Tlingit introduction.
Knowledge of the local area, including marine life, plants, animals, and birds.
Good verbal communication skills; patience; and ability to lead groups of children and adults.
Strong commitment to safety.
Ability to learn, retain, and accurately present excursion information to guests.
Must be at least 18 years old.
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct activities and make decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: Best, Authentic, and Profitable Tour Destination.
Provide excellent customer service to Icy Strait Point guests.
Inform guests about scenery, wildlife, history, culture, and geography.
Provide guests with information about tours available at Icy Strait Point.
Participate in required training.
Ensure the safety of guests on tours.
Welcome guests as a greeter and conduct guest orientations.
Assist in programs as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Learn and present the required stories of the Icy Strait Point kayak tour.
Promote other Icy Strait Point venues.