EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

DO YOU LOVE SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS MAKING MONEY? DO YOU LOVE PADDLING OUR LOCAL RIVERS AND NEED A JOB? WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!

All positions will be seasonal with a variable schedule (we try to be as flexible as possible) starting in April through September or October (depending on weather). 

We are hiring for all 3 positions at all 3 of our locations!

Our Open Positions and Job Descriptions are as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading kayaks and canoes from trailer

• Connecting and disconnecting trailers, backing up vehicles

• Driving shuttle vehicles with attached trailer and participants

• Carrying kayaks or canoes to boat launch or from boat take out

• Cleaning and maintaining equipment (kayaks, canoes, PFDs, vehicles, trailers, etc.)

• Verbal delivery of safety/basic paddling prior to participants departing on the river

• Fitting participants for PFDs, kayaks/canoes, and paddles

• Ensure the safety of all participants

• Possibly Lead group guided trips

• Enforcing all policies and procedures

• Answer participants question

• Assist with distribution of marketing materials

• Maintain a clean work environment and professional attitude

Requirements:

• Ability to drive a vehicle with attached trailer

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs (kayaks) & ~ 100 lbs (canoes)

• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in variable weather and non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

• Paddling experience preferred or willingness to learn

• Ability to communicate in a clear, confident and understandable manner with a variety of participants

• Good communication skills required

• Experience leading groups preferred

• Willingness to obtain field related certifications preferred

Responsibilities:

• Answer phone calls and participants questions

• Entering participants into booking system

• Ensuring paperwork is properly filled out by participants

• Cash/Credit Card handling

• Enforcing all policies and procedures

• Assist with distribution of marketing materials

• Maintain a clean work environment and professional attitude

• Ensure the safety of all participants

Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in variable weather and non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

• Paddling experience preferred or willingness to learn

• Ability to communicate in a clear, confident and understandable manner with a variety of participants

• Good communication skills required

• Experience leading groups preferred

• Willingness to obtain field related certifications preferred

Responsibilities:

• Assist getting equipment in/out of the water

• Loading and unloading kayaks and canoes from trailer

• Connecting and disconnecting trailers to vehicles

• Carrying kayaks or canoes to boat launch or from boat take out

• Cleaning and maintaining equipment (kayaks, canoes, PFDs, vehicles, trailers, etc.)

• Verbal delivery of safety/basic paddling prior to participants departing on the river

• Fitting participants for PFDs, kayaks/canoes, and paddles

• Ensure the safety of all participants

• Enforcing all policies and procedures

• Answer participants question

• Assist with distribution of marketing materials

• Maintain a clean work environment and professional attitude

Requirements:

• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs (kayaks) & ~ 100 lbs (canoes)

• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in variable weather and non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

• Paddling experience preferred

• Ability to communicate in a clear, confident and understandable manner with a variety of participants

• Good communication skills required

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. 

Paddle The River, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

If you have questions or need assistance please contact us at (330) 969- BOAT or [email protected]