Find & Apply For Travel / Tour Guide Jobs in Tavernier, Florida

Job Title :

Shop Associate/Eco-Tour Guide Pay :

$16-18/hr, depending on experience

Hours:

7 hrs/day, 5 days/week (must be available weekends, holidays) Paddle! The Florida Keys is the highest rated kayak/SUP rental and tour shop in the Upper Keys. We are most well known for our 5 star guided Eco-Tours through the beautiful mangrove creeks right off our on-site launch. Our location is unmatched, on Tavernier Creek where guests frequently encounter a large variety of wildlife. We are looking for someone who is passionate about paddling, the environment, and guest experience.

Shop Associate responsibilities:

• Greeting and assisting customers as they come in
• Operating a POS system
• Checking in guests for tours or rentals
• Brief guests on safety and paddling routes based on conditions
• Equipment and shop maintenance
• Deliver kayak and paddleboard rentals Paddle Tour Guide responsibilities:
• Help guests prepare for tour, ensure they have all necessary equipment, and launch guests on time
• Begin with a paddling/safety lesson prior to launching
• Lead up to 12 paddlers through mangrove creeks for 2 hours
• Keep guests on safe, easiest paddling route by reading the conditions and giving them instructions
• Spotting, pointing out, and educating guests on various wildlife like manatees, nurse sharks, birds, jellyfish, etc
• Return with guests on time and assist them as they return to the launch Minimum qualifications and skills:
• Customer service experience
• Intermediate to Advanced paddler, Kayak or Paddleboard
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Enjoys the outdoors, working in the heat/sun and on the water
• Professional, strong work ethic

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling, depending on season
• Tips are commonly given after tours
• Employee discount
• Reasonable employee use of equipment To apply: Please email your resume and two references with their contact information to Deven Carrier at paddlethefloridakeys@gmail.

com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00

• $18.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Ability to

Commute:

Tavernier, FL 33070 (Required)

Work Location:

In person