Kayak & Expedition Guide

Do you love wildlife, the outdoors, and thrive in a dynamic work environment? Spend your summer kayaking, hiking, and exploring with San Juan Island Outfitters. Our Expedition Guides provide industry-leading full and half-day kayak tours, overnight kayak & camp trips, hiking trips, and biking adventures in stunning landscapes across Washington State. Explore the San Juan Island archipelago , Washington State parks, Mt. Rainier , and Olympic National Park . Expedition guides are expected to lead professional, informative tours in a variety of environments in potentially challenging conditions. Guides are involved in all expedition logistics, including route planning, food preparation, and equipment management in addition to educating guests about local flora/fauna, geology, and natural history. Guides must be outgoing, with excellent communication skills, solid decision-making skills, sound risk management decisions, the ability to thrive in group environments, and exhibit a positive attitude. Major Duties Lead informative and fun backpacking, hiking, biking, and kayaking tours Plan expedition routes based on group expectations, tides, weather, and trail conditions Effectively manage groups while in the field, assessing guest safety and well-being Follow Leave No Trace Principles Communicate directly with guests about trip goals and expectations, safety issues, weather, equipment usage, and the natural environment Prepare food for guests in a backcountry setting Prepare food, equipment, and vehicles before expedition departures, and clean all equipment and vehicles at the end of each trip Qualifications CPR/AED and First Aid or higher Washington State Food Handler’s Card (available online) Must be on San Juan Island by early May and attend paid trainings Working cell phone with an international plan Preferred Skills Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED or higher Education background: outdoor education, environmental education, recreation, biology, natural resource manage