Weekend Kayak, SUP, & Sailing Instructor at Hopkinton Boathouse

Kayak Instructor

Boating In Boston, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is now hiring part-time instructors for the 2023 summer season. Kayak, SUP, and Sailing instructors are needed to help teach children and adult classes on weekends through our summer season. If you love working outdoors and teaching people how to sail and kayak, this is a great opportunity for you! Apply today to join our All-Star Team!

JOB SUMMARY

Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, SUP and/or Sailing classes to customers and junior staff. Additional opportunities to lead small group informative tours on the lake on Kayak or SUP or teach Universal Access programs. Provide supervision of the water to ensure safe boating operations. Opportunity to assist with rentals, boating pass members and groups.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach beginning and intermediate Kayaking, SUP and/or Sailing
• Lead and guide clients on an informative tour
• Assist customers
• Leading/teaching groups of adults and children
• Ensuring safety and supervision of on the water activities
• Manage the registrations and paperwork of designated programming
• Other duties as required
• Working weekend and holiday hours required

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Customer Service skills
• Intermediate knowledge of boating, such as sailing, kayaking, SUP, etc.
• At least one year teaching experience with at least one type of boating discipline such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing, etc.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• One of the following will be required depending on the discipline you are teaching:
• American Canoe Association Level 1 (minimum) Certifications Kayak or SUP (can be trained by company upon hire)
• American Canoe Association Tour Guide Kayak or Stand Up Paddle
• US Sailing Level 1
• Driver’s License
• Red Cross CPR , First Aid

PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work required is moderately physically demanding and requires a medium level of physical fitness. You will be required to do the following:

Activity Approximate %

Standing > 2 Hours 80%

Lifting > 20Lbs. 30%

Twisting 10%

Kneeling 10%

Swimming 5%

Squatting 10%

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.