We are looking for a reliable, like-minded person who enjoys boating, kayaking, hiking, and fishing. After all, that’s the reason we all live near the Everglades! This person will lead kayak tours, help us with shuttle driving, maintenance, and hourly shifts at our office and retail shop. Our ideal candidate is willing and able to work numerous aspects of a kayak tour operation. The weekly schedule could include three to five days of leading kayak tours or a combination of one to two days guiding and one to two days working in the retail space.

Shifts are shared with guide staff, but this hire can expect to work most of the Summer kayak shifts. The key is that staff is aware of multiple job requirements and shifts. We need a well-rounded team member willing to fill the gaps where ever needed.

Kayak Guide – During the Summer season tours operate mornings only due to the high chance of thunderstorms, in the Winter guides will work two kayak tours a day up to five days a week. Tours are typically three hours and up to eight guests per guide. Our tours are more unique than most and require a certain level of commitment and physical fitness due to complications of tide, water levels, and current. On perfect days tours are very easy and wildlife is bountiful, on the more difficult days due to weather and tide tours can be physically demanding. Tours are capped at 8 guests per tour which provides our guides ample opportunity to shine and demonstrate their professionalism and abundant knowledge of the surrounding habitat and ecosystem. 

Shuttle Driver – Shuttle drivers are expected to assist guides in greeting and checking in guests. Employees arrive 45 minutes before each tour and will provide daily maintenance on kayak equipment, trailer, and shuttle van. Drivers will assist guides in loading and unloading equipment while providing exceptional customer service. 

Retail Associate – The retail associate is the lead employee when checking in guests for kayak tours and boat tours. This portion of the job requires point of sale training, cash handling, and exceptional customer service. Employees will be responsible for answering phones for our Colorado location and our Naples location. This portion of the job will also book our kayak tours and boat tours, but will also act as a concierge for our local hotel. Most days the retail associate will act as the shuttle driver.