Spend your summer as a Backcountry Jeep Guide guiding in the mountains of southeast Alaska!

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Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Jeep Guide

Alaska Travel Adventures

Ketchikan, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$15.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 01, 2024

As a Backcountry Jeep Guide, you will lead clients on historic logging trails to an alpine lake. Once at the lake you will guide clients in a traditional style canoe, delivering narrative information on the history, flora, and fauna of the area. You should be in good physical condition and prepared to work in inclement weather.  Current CPR/First Aid certification required. 

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Providing pre-trip safety and skills briefing for the guests & the operation of a safe tour
  • Accurate completion of administrative paperwork
  • Daily cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and facilities
  • Sanitary food service during the snack portion of the tour
  • Learning the information necessary to deliver an entertaining and informed narrative during the tour including flora, fauna, and natural history of the area
  • Creating a positive, professional culture and work environment
  • Understanding and compliance with company safety & operational policies

Flexible start/end dates, housing assistance available, competitive wages plus tips, and a performance-based bonus program!

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Alaska Travel Adventures

Alaska Travel Adventures is in the business of making our guests’ Alaska vacation dreams come true! We are looking for enthusiastic, adventurous individuals to help us create the best possible experience for our guests. We are one of Alaska's most diversified vacation companies, with a team of over 300 statewide employees and over 40 years of industry leading experience.

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
350
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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