Shop Associate and Eco-Tour Guide Job at Paddle the Florida Keys, Tavernier, FL

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  • Paddle the Florida Keys
  • Tavernier, FL

Job Description

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. 

 

*Must have availability on Fridays and Weekends *

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 [email protected]

Job Tags

Holiday work, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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