Kayak Tour Company seeking an outgoing Kayak and Snorkel Tour Guide to join our amazing team! We are looking for an avid waterman/woman who is passionate about the ocean and wants to work on it! Applicants MUST BE CURRENT MAUI RESIDENTS.
About the work:
Hours of work: 5:30am – Off by 11:45am! Additional opportunity to run 2 tours per day and finish at 3pm.
Days of work: We are looking to fill 3 days per week (Mon-Wed)
Tours: You will be the sole guide of Kayak and Snorkel Tours with a maximum of 10 customers. Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.
Location: Start and finish in Kihei. Tours run at Makena and Olowalu, Maui
Compensation: Excellent pay. Base pay per tour + cash tips + photo sales
Requirements:
- Ocean water sports experience of at least 1 year (i.e., surf instructor, SUP instructor, kayak guide, snorkel guide, boat captain, experienced surfer, etc.)
- Hawaiian ocean and safety knowledge and experience including understanding wind directions, swells, tide changes
- Able to lift 40 lbs over your head (this is a must as you will be the sole guide and need to lift kayaks above your head to remove from trailer and place back on the trailer)
- Valid driver’s license and skills in towing a trailer preferred (work truck is provided)
- Reliable transportation to get to and from work each day (the work truck is provided only for the duration of the shift and needs to be returned at the end of the shift each day)
- Excellent communication skills and customer service experience
- First aid and CPR (you will need to become certified once hired if not already certified)
To apply, please submit the following:
Resume of experience and how you meet the above requirements
Write a paragraph telling us a little bit about yourself and why you want to work on the ocean!