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Lead and Assistant Guides

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Charles River Recreation Inc - Paddle Boston

Cambridge, MA (In Person)

$47,299 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/11/2026

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More Results Lead and Assistant Guides Employer Charles River Recreation Inc - Paddle Boston Location Cambridge, Massachusetts, US Salary Competitive Closing date Jun 12, 2026 View more categories View less categories Sector Consultancy/Private Sector Field Conservation science Discipline Biology Job Level Mid level Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job
Job Details Job DescriptionJob Description Responsibilities:
Lead and assist tours and custom group events in kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards from our different locations. Guides are responsible for trip preparation and planning, instruction, program safety, and providing a positive learning environment for participants. Additional work available assisting in the rental operations at our boathouses. The lessons typically run on weekends with occasional morning and evening sessions. Additional work may be available with private lessons and longer coastal SUP lessons.
Requirements:
You must be friendly, outgoing, dynamic, and engaging. You must have significant kayaking experience. You should be able to demonstrate and teach an efficient forward stroke and sweep/turning strokes. You must be able to perform a wide variety of reliable rescues and re-entries. First Aid and CPR certification are required. ACA or BCU Instructor certifications are desirable but not required. Reliable transportation to get to different locations is required.
Starting Pay:
Lead guide $20-24+ tips or more depending on experience; assistant guide $16/hour + tips. Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on website Send job Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert