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As a stepping stone to the
greater world of guiding and backcountry recreating,
Chilkat
Guides—based
in the picturesque town of Haines, Alaska—will teach
anyone with the aptitude and interest how to guide
themselves and others safely in and out of the wild. Whether
activities include trail hikes, float trips, wilderness
safaris or river expeditions, summer guides, trip leaders
and naturalists get participants excited about the great
outdoors. Their annual guide school (beginning mid-April for
those without guiding experience) is by invitation only and
is free of charge to accepted applicants. All invitees
successfully completing the guide school are offered
employment as guides from May through the end of September.
Compensation starts at $10/hour for straight guiding with
added incentives for trip leaders and naturalists (expect
overtime which is paid at time and a half). Applicants must
have the desire to work long and hard (usually 6-12 hours
per day) in sometimes unpleasant conditions, be athletic and
have a love for people. In addition to guide positions,
office, maintenance, catering and dock staff are needed as
well as active
seniors to work as
commercial bus drivers (with training provided).
Applications
are available online. |
With over 100 people on staff at Chilkat Guides, each team member is highly qualified and passionate about the Alaska region and what they do. Meet the team » |
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Spend a summer in one of
the most spectacular regions in the world—work and
play in Southeast Alaska! Celebrating over twenty years in
business, Sockeye
Cycle Co. is
the only full-service bicycle business in Alaska offering
sales, service, rentals and tours. From April through
September, twenty seasonal workers are employed, with
positions that include tour guides, van drivers, bicycle
mechanics and managers. The majority of positions are based
in Skagway and involve daily tour operations. Daily tours
are three hours long with groups of twelve; other overnight
and multi-day tours go out at varying dates and times based
on staffing and seniority. Wages start at $10/hour, plus a
performance bonus upon completion of your contract.
Contracts are for a minimum 3-month commitment. Management
positions are salaried, with pay based on experience. At
minimum, applicants must be U.S. citizens, 23 years old and
have a clean driving record. Job
descriptions and
an application
is available online. Interviews begin each October with most
positions filled by April 1st. |
If you are looking to work and play in Alaska this summer, Sockeye Cycle Co. is hiring plenty of seasonal employees, including cycling tour guides, van drivers, bicycle mechanics and a variety of managers. |
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A bank teller turned boat
builder started a family legacy in Glacier National Park.
What started in 1938 as a two-boat operation,
Glacier
Park Boat Company
has grown to include five locations throughout the Park.
Seasonal boat captains staff historic wooden boats that
carry from forty-five to eighty passengers from the first
part of June until the end of September. Captains are
trained to drive the boats and give professional commentary
informing visitors of the historic, cultural and geographic
aspects of America's Little Switzerland. Applicants
need no prior captain experience, must be 18 years of
age, possess current CPR and first aid certificates, and
pass physical exam and drug test. A desire to learn how to
operate these historic boats and people skills are a must!
Pay starts at $9/hour, with increases for experience.
Housing is family-style and is included in the compensation
package; employees provide their own food. To begin the
application process, email your resume to Denise
VanArtsdale.
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Captains for Glacier Park Boat Company staff historic wooden boats while informing visitors of the historic, cultural and geographic aspects of America's Little Switzerland. |
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Connecting adventurers to
the least developed and least visited shorelines in the San
Juan Islands, Anacortes
Kayak Tours
offers four unique trips: a 1.5 hour Deception Pass trip, a
5-6 hour Outer Island program, a 3 hour trip directly off
Fidalgo Island, and multi-day kayaking adventures. Prior to
leading guests on the water, Summer
Sea Kayak Guides
participate in a formal class with professional coaches
along with a fairly intensive in-house training program. You
will learn how to use high-end paddling equipment, handle
currents, read weather, and find wildlife—all while
razzle-dazzling your guests. Guides must commit to at least
a mid-June through Labor day timeframe, in addition to
pre-season training activities. Office/logistics staff are
also hired each year. Wages start at $10/hour and go up to
$14/hour. There is a fee for the training course, but much
of this is reimbursed upon completion of the season.
Hardworking, outdoorsy-type folks with a sunny outlook on
life will thrive here. |
With one of the most comprehensive kayak guide training programs in the region, Anacortes Kayak Tours is looking for professional, mature and fun-loving individuals who are looking to work and play in the great outdoors. |
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The Power of Six Instructors |
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Are you ready for an
adventure? The
Mountain Workshop
has been taking kids outside in search of adventure through
School Outdoors (day and overnight trips), Awesome
Adventures (summer day camp), and Trailmark Expeditions
(multi-week wilderness trips all over the country).
Field
Leaders are
responsible for safely co-leading school aged children and
teens in spectacular wilderness settings in the Northeast,
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming—making even the hardest day
in these work places well worth the amazing
experience. Responsibilities include teaching, leading or
participating in activities that may include canoeing,
kayaking, rafting, sailing, rock climbing, rappelling,
caving, bike touring, orienteering, backpacking, challenge
course, high & low ropes facilitation or leadership and
survival skills. Benefits include competitive per diem
rates, meals for all overnight trips, pro deal purchases and
extensive training (including WFA, CPR and life guard
certification). Programs run during the summer and fall (May
through November), with staff training beginning at the end
of May. Staff are hired based on their judgment, experience,
enthusiasm, teaching skills, relevant certifications,
ability and desire to learn technical and group management
skills, and overall attitude. Applications
are accepted continuously through spring and summer,
although priority will go to staff that apply early and have
committed to a full season!
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The Mountain Workshop staff are dynamic, energetic people committed to creating personal growth opportunities for youth in the outdoors. They come from many different professional backgrounds including school teachers, park rangers, athletic coaches, camp counselors, ski instructors, river guides, outdoor equipment retailers, adventure course facilitators, social workers, military veterans and college students. |
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With a unique blend of
sightseeing and adventure, TrekAmerica
offers walking, camping and lodging tours for a younger
international crowd on a budget throughout North America.
Taking to the road in 15-passenger vans, tour
leaders double
both as guide and driver for their group. In a day's work,
leaders must be prepared to arrange daily logistics,
research unfamiliar territories, organize day and evening
activities, provide briefings and commentary, and lead a
safe and enjoyable holiday for passengers. In addition to a
3-week training period, leaders can normally expect to work
from April through mid-September, with tours that last from
1-9 weeks. Base pay starts at $1,250 per month plus tips up
to $5 per passenger per day with a limit of 13 passengers,
$100/month for insurance, $30/month for cell phone, an end
of year bonus and accommodation throughout the season. At
minimum, applicants must be at least 23 years of age, be a
U.S. citizen and possess a clean driving record. If you
think you have the skills to accommodate a diverse group of
travelers—who have different needs, wants, physical
fitness and English fluency levels, musical tastes, diets
and expectations—obtain detailed tour leader
information online.
For an application send a resume to Jennifer
Boyle via email or
by calling 800.345.8777. |
Doubling as travel guide and driver, tour leaders for TrekAmerica take small groups on exciting adventures throughout North America. |
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With a passion for creating high-quality outdoor adventure travel experiences accessible for everyone (including those who do not typically get out and enjoy the wilderness), Wilderness Inquiry staff members will lead their group to some of the most amazing places on earth. |
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For a roadtrip pump-up, a must read is Roadtrip Nation: A Guide to Discovering Your Path in Life, filled with interviews of successful people who had made their own way in the world. Perfect for the entrepreneurial attitudes of so many twenty-somethings. |
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