Spend your summer guiding in the mountains of southeast Alaska!
Ketchikan, Alaska -- Alaska's "First City" and the salmon capital of the world!
Backcountry Jeep 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 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!
