Kayak/SUP Instructor

Compensation Amount: 20.00 USD Hourly Job Summary: Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking and/or SUP to customers and junior staff. Additional opportunities to lead small group informative tours on the Potomac River via Kayak or SUP. Provide supervision of the water to ensure safe boating operations. Opportunity to assist with rentals, boating pass members and groups. Classes and tours are mainly held on evenings and weekends. Weekend availability is necessary for this position. Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking and SUP Lead and guide clients on an informative kayak or SUP tour. Follow and learn tour script and be prepared to answer guests questions about surrounding Monuments and History of the area Assist guests on/off equipment and with paddling technique Leading/teaching groups of adults and children Ensuring safety and supervision of on the water activities Manage the registrations and paperwork of designated programming Other duties as required Working weekend and holiday hours required especially 4th of July SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS Customer Service skills Intermediate knowledge of boating, such as kayaking, SUP, etc. At least one year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing, etc. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS One of the following will be encouraged depending on the discipline you are teaching: American Canoe Association Level 1 (minimum) Certifications Kayak or SUP (can be trained by company upon hire) American Canoe Association Tour Guide Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Driver’s License Red Cross CPR , First Aid PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS The work required is moderately physically demanding and requires a medium level of physical fitness. You will be required to do the following: Activity Approximate % Standing > 2 Hours 80% Lifting > 20Lbs. 30% Twisting 10% Kneeling 10% Swimming 5% Squatting 10%