Overview
Do you have a passion for educating people while guiding them into wild places? ✔️
Are you a naturally curious, enthusiastic explorer? ✔️
Do you love living, laughing, and working hard within a community of like-minded people? ✔️
Does problem-solving, and a positive attitude come naturally to you, even in challenging situations? ✔️
Do you love to connect with a diverse group of people, learn from them, and hear their stories? ✔️
Are you a person who is at ease with giving, receiving, and learning from constructive feedback? ✔️
Are you passionate about learning from the people and the world around you? ✔️
Do you enjoy living in a communal environment, and the respect, forgiveness, and understanding required for living in a diverse culture? ✔️
Are authentic experiences, and making lifetime friends important to you? ✔️
Do you share the values of Sunny Cove Kayaking’s C.A.R.E.S philosophy? ✔️
Do you connect with these statements?
If so, Sunny Cove Kayaking might just be a perfect fit for you. Sunny Cove offers a different kind of seasonal lifestyle experience. Is it hard work? Yes. Are there long stretches with little time off? Yes. Is sharing wild places with people from all over the world rewarding? Yes.
Joining Sunny Cove Kayaking means joining a value-driven culture and immersing yourself in a lifestyle. It also means joining a diverse culture of adventurers who love newly forged friendships, traveling in wild places, enjoying amazing experiences, and quiet once-in-a-lifetime moments in the wilderness.
Are you still intrigued? Great! Our application process is rigorous, and we have high expectations when it comes to bringing in new staff members. If you’re game to prove you are the best fit for Sunny Cove Kayaking, we’re excited to meet you!
Prior leadership experience, preferably in remote locations
Leadership and outdoor education background
Current Wilderness First Responder Certification from a nationally accredited organization
may be obtained after hiring, and before training
fully online courses are not considered valid
must be valid through the end of the season
Current CPR/AED certification
must be valid through the end of the season
Current, clean driving record, and willing to drive guests between locations
must be at least 23 years old to drive
Top-notch communication and listening skills
Natural curiosity, and a passion for continued learning
Strong sense of empathy, compassion, and caring
Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
Comfortable working outdoors for long periods of time, in adverse conditions
Willingness to work overtime (with appropriate pay) regularly
Comfortable with limited time off
ACA/BCU certifications (preferred, not required)
Comfortable living respectfully in communal, co-ed bunk housing with little privacy
Available late April through late September
About Sunny Cove Kayaking
Half-day, full-day and multi-day sea kayaking, hiking and wildlife tours in Resurrection Bay, Fox Island and Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Alaska.
