Are you a motivated hard worker looking for a fun outdoor job? Coastal Kayak is hiring conscientious individuals to work in the eco-tourism business. Candidates must be eager to learn and to work with the public. Positions available include lead kayak tour guides, assistant tour guides, beach rental assistants and sailing instructors! All jobs may also lead to management positions!

All of Coastal Kayak staff will undergo extensive training and those interested in becoming guides or instructors will be trained by an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer!

(Must be 18 years old)

Job Descriptions 

All positions require certification in adult, infant and child CPR and First Aid

Safety and Customer Service are our number one priorities!  We are looking for friendly people with good attitudes who like to deal with the vacationing public.

Rental Help

Description:  Position requires some office work and some beach work.  This is a physically demanding job.  Applicants must be able to lift heavy kayaks, sailboats equipment etc. Must be able to walk in sand, swim and work outdoors. It can be very hot and humid at times.  All employees must attend a full day basic kayaking course for which they will not be paid. They will however receive this course for free. This position may require a commitment of personal time and study.  Must be at least 18 years old.  Starting pay $8- $10 per hour, depending on experience.

           Office Work:   In charge of release of liability forms

                                    Collecting money

                                    Collecting deposits    

                                    Answering the phone

                                    Shop upkeep

          Beach Work:   Giving basic paddling and sailing instructions

                                    Giving boundaries

                                    Going over safety instructions and weather concerns

Help customers get fitted in their kayaks and get in and out of the boats

Perform rescues

          General:           Load kayak trailer for tours

                                    Rig sailboats and haul to water

                                    Drag kayaks in and out of storage racks

                                    Rig windsurfing boards

                                    Clean out shop

                                    Clean out vans

Assistant Kayak Tour Guide

Description:  Help the lead guide with large tour groups.

            Must help with loading and unloading kayaks

            Help customers get fitted in their kayaks and get into and out of the water

            Offer basic paddling tips to enhance customer’s enjoyment

            Help keep group together

            Must be able to assist lead guide with rescues

            Must enjoy talking with customers to ensure positive experience

            Must know the tour routes. (this may take some personal time to learn)

            Must be able to point out  and identify wildlife

            Clean out kayaks and van after tours

            Basic maintenance on PFDs, etc

Assistant guides (AGs) will go through Coastal Kayak’s guide training program.  AGs will not be paid during the skills portion of the training but will not be charged a class fee. They will receive minimum wage during the initial portion of the route training.  We require that the applicant have the desire to learn about kayaking and the nature and wildlife where we will be giving the tours, and will also be willing to put in the personal time necessary to learn these skills.  Starting at: $8 - $10 per hour.

If the applicant only wants to help with kayak tours, we would hire on a part-time basis.  We can offer more hours if the applicant wants to help with the rental operation.

Lead Kayak Tour Guide

Description:  Lead groups of two to eighteen people on nature tours lasting from 2 hours to full day. 

Determine tour routes based on tide, wind, and weather conditions.

Handle emergency situations if they arise.

Be able to control groups of varying abilities and ages

Point out wildlife and educate participants about wildlife habits and ecology

Load and unload kayak trailer

Clean out kayaks and van after tours

Basic maintenance on PFDs, etc

Must be at least 21 years old

Lead guides must have a clean driving record

We require either ACA or BCU instructor certification or the ACA Trip Leader Assessment, and knowledge of nature and wildlife or the willingness to learn.

Lead guides must also pass a skills test administered by C.K. covering subjects on nature, tour routes, group safety, passenger van driving, trailer backing, loading and tying procedures, emergency situations, etc. 

Becoming a lead guide for Coastal Kayak requires a true desire to learn about kayaking, routes, and nature.  It will require a commitment of personal time and effort that many times will not be monetarily compensated.  We provide the training but to be a lead guide will take practice and study.  Our season is short so the candidate will have a set amount of time to learn the required knowledge and will be tested on it.  If the results are not satisfactory the employee will be able to be an assistant tour guide but not a lead guide.

Lead Guides will need to sign a non-compete agreement!

Pay depends on experience, certifications etc.

Sailing Instructor

Description:  Give basic sailing instruction to beginners.  The majority of lessons are given on our Hobie Wave Catamarans.  Instructors will be trained as to what we require to be covered in the lessons.  We require solid knowledge of basic sailing and a good teaching disposition.  This position will require a commitment of personal time and study to become comfortable with the equipment and curriculum.  Starting at: $8 - $10 per hour.

If applicant only wants to teach sailing, we would hire on a part-time basis.  We can offer more hours if the applicant wants to help with the rental operation and kayak tours.

For more information please contact us by e-mail at: Jobs@CoastalKayak