Job Details

This position requires the Day to Day Management of a busy Sea Kayak tour and rental company in Tofino. You will be responsible for managing a team of 16-20 sea kayak guides and working with an assistant Manager and reporting to the owner. You will also be required to conduct the duties of a Sea Kayak Guide as and when required. Being a trained Sea Kayak Guide is essential to be able to work with our rental clientele, and make safe informed decisions for the staff and customers out on the water.

Job Description

Office Manager: Communicate and coordinate a team of 16-20 guides, create and update staff schedules, be proficient at managing booking software and maximize potential bookings, problem solving, efficient use of Microsoft Office Suite AND Google docs, aid in the payroll process, train office, administer policies and procedures, progress and advance current policies and procedures, rent sea kayaks, and make informed and safe route decisions, support guides with sending out kayak tours, cleaning and maintaining the office and its equipment.
Sea Kayak Guide: 1 day a week or as needed, to lead safe, fun and informed kayak tours.
MUST HAVE: Minimum Level 1 Sea Kayak Guide Course via the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC, VHF Marine Radio Operator (ROC-M), minimum 16-hr Standard First Aid with CPR-C (40-80 hr Wilderness First Aid is preferred)