Vacant job

As a kayak guide, you will alternate between guiding our guests on kayaking tours, preparing groups for self-guided trips, and welcoming guests at our kayak centers. As a kayak guide, you take full responsibility for the guests, which includes planning and purchasing food, preparing equipment, coordinating with base staff, receiving guests, guiding, wrapping up, and caring for equipment after the tour. The guiding can consist of shorter day trips or longer multi-day tours. For self-guided trips and rentals, you assist guests with planning, preparation, and knowledge transfer (e.g., support in trip planning, kayak safety, and basic paddling techniques). A degree/training as a wilderness guide and/or kayak instructor is required for the kayak guide role. As a kayak guide, you are also helpful and share your knowledge with the rest of the team to ensure that the organization as a whole can deliver high-quality, safe, and enjoyable kayaking experiences.

When does it take place?

• Season start: June 1
• Season end: October 1
• Type of employment: full-time, part-time, or hourly
• Time periods: We are looking for both full-season staff (June-September) and peak season staff (June-August).

Qualifications

The following qualifications are advantageous when applying for the kayak guide, base manager, and base staff positions. We are looking for someone who:

• Has guiding education (e.g., YH, 2 years), Red Paddle Pass (EPP or international/Swedish equivalent).
• Has previous leadership/guide experience in outdoor activities.
• Is genuinely interested in helping people experience nature with kayaks and wants to work with a team that prioritizes the experience (customer service).
• Has a love and respect for nature and values sustainability.
• Has a positive and action-oriented personality.
• Is good at taking overall responsibility for both guests and staff and equipment.
• Is comfortable using English as the working language.
• Has ongoing or completed education as a wilderness guide and/or kayak instructor (for kayak guide) or relevant experience in nature tourism/service industry (for base manager/base staff).
• Has leadership experience that helps you lead and keep your base group together (for kayak guide/base manager).