Work and have fun in Alaska as a rainforest island Hiking Guide!
Ketchikan, Alaska - Alaska's "First City" and the salmon capital of the world!
Hiking Guide
- Location
- Ketchikan, Alaska
- Wages/Pay
- $15.00 / hour + tips
- Experience Level
- No experience required
- Job Start Date
- Job Starts:
Apr 01, 2025
As a Hiking Guide you will lead clients on a nature hike in the Tongass National Forest. You may also serve as a deckhand on the vessel that transports clients to and from the hiking site. You should be in good physical condition and prepared to work in inclement weather. Current CPR/First Aid certification required. If also working as a deckhand, pre-employment drug testing and enrollment in a random testing pool required. Duties will include but are not limited to:
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- Providing pre-trip safety and skills briefing for the guests & 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
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- 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
