North Shore Adventures and Outdoor Center (NSAOC) is hiring kayakers and outdoor ocean lovers for this summer season! Are you looking for a fun, active, outdoor job on the ocean? We are looking to hire several kayak guides and/or land based team members for this Summer season.  Ideally our guides will come with at least some experience ocean kayaking, be fun, outgoing and engaging.

Responsibilities: 

Helping customers get suited up, trained, and answer questions about the equipment, where to go, and any other concerns for the customer. 

Providing safety briefing/talk to customers 

Loading and unloading of boats off boat trailers, paddling watercraft to the beach, and showing clients basic paddling technique. 

Be aware of hazards on the waterfront and emergency response protocols. 

Some time may include indoor work such as using a cash register, taking phone reservations, organizing inventory, and retail sales.

Be willing and excited to learn about some of the local ecology, history, and other fun facts to educate customers with

Lead tour groups for 2-4 hr paddles around Rockport, and the islands (must be 18 to guide)

If groups/individuals need assistance paddle out and help them

Requirements: 

Be polite, responsible, friendly, hard-working, and able to lift 50 pounds

CPR and First Aid certification is required

Have some kayaking experience (paid training is included)

Be a good team member, flexible, adaptable, and go above and beyond to do what needs to be done

Perks:

Work for a company who values environmental awareness, kindness, trust, adventure, and fun 

Learn to become a skilled and experienced paddler through several paid spring trainings and other fun “training” adventures throughout the year

Good pay and great tips! 

Free and discounted gear!

Get paid to have fun in the sun!

Pay will be based on your qualifications but will be $15 or more

Typically 30-40 hrs/week weather dependent

Availability:

Ideally you will be available June through the most of Aug, but we are flexible and will have some work earlier and later based on your availability and desires

If you want to be a weekend guide we can probably make something work too!

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and 2 references (at least one that’s familiar with your kayak experience) to Clay Kern @ ------------ or call or text --------- with questions.