Overview
You will be in charge of leading an adventure tour based around the Mendenhall Glacier Lake with equal time guiding guests on the lake in a large canoe and leading guests around the Mendenhall Glacier Moraine. This is a highly independent position, which requires the ability to guide safely and responsibly with limited supervision. Applicants should be outgoing and comfortable providing our guests with entertaining and informative narration.
Compensation:
$20/hr+ DOE
Uncapped Bonus Potential
Paid return travel from Juneau
Partially subsidized, fully furnished company housing available
Optional 401k Plan
Responsibilities:
Canoe Guiding – Instruct and lead guests in the use of a 10 or 14-passenger canoe on a glacial lake in Juneau, Alaska.
Wilderness Guiding – Responsible for providing clients with safety information and for leading clients on a guided hike over varied terrain.
Driving – Operating a 14-passenger van while providing a narrative
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential qualifications:
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Clean driving record and ability to drive
Wilderness First Responder or EMT/W-EMT training.
Fluency in English
21+ years old by the first date of employment
Desirable qualifications:
Mountaineering experience
Kayak and/or canoe guiding experience
Cold Water Rescue Training
Bilingual
Trailer Towing Experience
Required Skills:
Essential qualifications:
* Current First Aid and CPR certification
* Clean driving record and ability to drive while providing a narrative
* Wilderness First Responder, EMT or ETT training.
* Fluency in English
* 21+ years old by first date of employment
Preferred Skills:
*Guiding Experience
* Mountaineering experience
* Kayak and/or canoe guiding experience
* Glacier Guiding and/or Ice climbing
* Cold Water Rescue Training
About Liquid Alaska Tours
Liquid Alaska Tours is an adventure travel company headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. We are dedicated to providing high-end Alaskan experiences that showcase our unique landscape, culture, and untamed spirit. Founded in 2009, our dream became our mission: to provide visitors of the Last Frontier with unforgettable and unparalleled vacation experiences.
We are a small, locally owned and operated company. We strive to be the best in every way; for our guests, our team, our environment, our community, our world.
