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Fishing Ice out of the Glacier Lake while on tour
Posted: Mar 01, 2024

Wilderness/Canoe Guide

Liquid Alaska Tours

Juneau, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$19.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 22, 2024

You will be in charge of leading an adventure tour based around the Mendenhall Glacier Lake with equal time guiding guests on the lake in a large canoe and leading guests around the Mendenhall Glacier Moraine. This is a highly independent position, which requires the ability to guide safely and responsibly with limited supervision. Applicants should be outgoing and comfortable providing our guests with entertaining and informative narration.

PERKS FOR WORKING WITH US:  GREAT PAY, SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, RETURN FLIGHT, AND SEASONAL BONUSES!

Responsibilities:

  • Canoe Guiding –  Instruct and lead guests in the use of an 8 or 14-passenger canoe on a glacial lake at our Juneau location.
  • Wilderness Guiding – Responsible for providing clients with safety information and for leading clients on a guided hike over varied terrain.
  • Driving – Operating 14 passenger vanthe ability to tow a trailer is helpful.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential qualifications:

  • Clean driving record and ability to drive
  • Wilderness First Responder or EMT/W-EMT training.
  • Fluency in English
  • 21+ years old by first date of employment

Desirable qualifications:

  • Mountaineering experience
  • Kayak and/or canoe guiding experience
  • Cold Water Rescue Training
  • Bilingual

How to Apply

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Contact Info

Liquid Alaska Tours

Liquid Alaska Tours is an equal opportunity employer that operates guided excursions in Juneau, Alaska. We are looking for highly motivated adventure-seeking individuals to have the time of their lives in Alaska!

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
15
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Individual rooms with shared bathroom in medium sized home
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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