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Employment at Southeast Sea Kayaks Southeast Sea Kayaks is dedicated to providing exceptional sea kayaking trips to visitors from cruise ships and independent travelers. We are fortunate to have some of the best kayaking in Southeast Alaska right at our doorstep including the spectacular Misty Fjords National Monument. We are committed to employing people with a passion for sea kayaking and for Southeast Alaska's beautiful natural environment. Most of our employees are local to the Ketchikan area; however we do have some openings for people interested in coming to Ketchikan for the summer. Applicants do not have to be expert sea kayakers as we provide extensive training. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people who are committed to our goal of providing every one of our clients with an exceptional experience. Unfortunately we cannot sponsor work visas: all applicants must be US citizens or legally able to work in the USA. Why Work for Southeast Sea Kayaks? Please read over our website and the job descriptions below. If you are genuinely interested and meet the requirements, please email us at: paddle@kayakketchikan.com and include:
Thanks for checking in. We have now filled all positions for the 2009 season. Sea Kayak Guide Job Description: Guides will lead daily tours (see our half day tour descriptions) in the local Ketchikan waters and may lead overnight trips in the Misty Fjords. Being a sea kayak guide is fun and hard work: guides begin very early in the morning and may work well into the evening. On busy days guides may paddle 3 trips but there are also quiet days where guides will paddle only one trip. Guides will drive clients in our 14 passenger van and may spend 1 day per week working in our store or on board one of our boats. Guides give paddling instruction, lead safe tours according company guidelines and provide an interesting and informative narrative. Guides set up kayaks for each tour and must be able to move and carry kayaks. Guides will also work in our retail store and help with maintenance projects. Sea Kayak Guide Requirements: A genuine love of kayaking and interest in guiding safe, fun and informative trips are the most important qualities we seek in our guides. Guides do not need to be expert sea kayakers as we provide extensive training. Guides must possess strong communication skills, be physically fit and be able to work long hours during the busy summer months. Guides must be First Aid and CPR certified; at least 21 years of age and be legally able to work in the United States. Sea Kayak Guide Training: Training for the 2009 season will be conducted in early May.Training consists of sea kayak skills training, rescue training and trip leadership training all of which is conducted in kayaks and drysuits. Training, like sea kayaking, is physically demanding and it is helpful to be able to swim. We also spend time learning about the local area and ecology and training in our retail store operations. Guides will take a skills test at the end of the training. Availability Salary Drug
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