Employment
We typically employ seven kayak guides each summer. Every year, we have some guides return, and we hire a few new guides. Our training program is incredibly extensive, and begins in early May. It is required for all guides. We look mostly for people who are mature, reliable, active, fit, enthusiastic, natural leaders, and simply honest, hard-working individuals. Previous kayaking skills and guiding skills are great to have, but these are things we will definitely teach you either way. The days are long and bright, leaving plenty of time to both work and play! This truly is a great summer job. We ideally look for people who want to return every summer... and grow within the company over the years.
Everyone lives at our shop - so housing is included with your employment.
All guides working for Kayak Adventures must be at least 21 years old. Guides are expected to be in Seward by May 1 to begin our training, and must be able to stay through mid-September when the season ends. You must hold a current Wilderness First Responder certification by the time employment begins (we offer a class in the spring, if you need it). We will teach Leave-No-Trace ethics as part of our training, but we do look for people who are environmentally oriented, and previous experience with these practices is very helpful.
If you're interested in learning more. please call Dave and Wendy at 907.224.3960, or send us an email at fun@kayakak.com, and we'll let you know how to access an application. We require all guides to send in a completed application with references, current driving record (you'll be driving company vans), and to take part in an interview process.
We collect applications and resumes any time through December each year, and usually try to be ready to hire in the first week of January. So don't wait - give us a shout now to access an application!
