Sea Kayak Guide Rental Operations

2 months ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Ballard Kayak Full time

Job Description

Ballard Kayak is hiring for our 5-star Sea Kayak and Paddleboard tour and rental operation out of Shilshole Bay Marina for the summer season. These are great positions for those who are outgoing, love people and are passionate about the outdoors.

Positions are available for the summer season, May - September. These positions may provide flexible hours, ranging from part time to full time. Compensation will be based on prior experience and all positions include daily tips.

We are hiring to fill this position: (see below for descriptions)

Sea kayak guide with occasional work as rental staff

Sea Kayak Guide Position

This position will mostly consist of leading kayak tours in Puget Sound and through Salmon Bay with clients of all ages and skill levels.


DUTIES:

The Employee will provide the following services to the Company:

Lead kayak and/or paddleboard tours with customers of all types and skill levels
Educate customers on the Puget Sound environment, history of surrounding areas, wildlife and ecology.
Provide safety briefings and paddling technique in a clear, understandable and age/experience-appropriate way
Stay attuned to client safety and satisfaction
Ensure equipment and gear is clean and dry, stored correctly, and in good repair at all times
Assist with tour logistics
Be responsible for safety and risk management: stay alert and be prepared to respectfully and tactfully cancel or truncate a tour based on weather, conditions, customer behavior, etc.
Know how to safely and quickly launch and run the safety dinghy
Assist with rental operations to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction
Communicate clearly and regularly with management regarding customer experience, equipment issues, scheduling, and any other related information
Other services consistent with the foregoing.

Kayak/Paddleboard Rental Staff

In this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our kayak and paddleboard rental shop in the Shilshole Bay Marina

DUTIES:

The Employee will provide the following services to the Company:

Educate customers in Puget Sound environment, history of surrounding areas, wildlife and ecology.
Provide safety briefings and paddling technique in a clear, understandable and age/experience-appropriate way
Stay attuned to client safety and satisfaction
Ensure equipment and gear is clean and dry, stored correctly, and in good repair at all times
Assist with tour logistics
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs on a regular basis
Be responsible for safety and risk management: stay alert and be prepared to respectfully and tactfully cancel or truncate a tour or rental based on weather, conditions, customer behavior, etc.
Know how to safely and quickly launch and run the safety dinghy
Assist with rental operations to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction
Communicate clearly and regularly with management regarding customer experience, equipment issues, scheduling, and any other related information
Other services consistent with the foregoing.

To apply, please send us your resume, list of references, and a brief description summing up why you are the best person for the job. Please indicate which position(s) you are interested in.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Motivated, outgoing, high energy, strong people skills and communication skills
Passion for the outdoors and ability to effectively share that passion with customers
Ability to work weekends
Ability to lift 50lbs regularly
Valid Driver's license with clean driving record
Experience driving a truck with trailer a plus
Work well with others, team mentality
Current first aid/CPR certification

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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