Snorkel Alaska in Ketchikan seeks outgoing individuals to take cruise ship passengers on guided snorkeling excursions in the last frontier. All equipment and paid on the job training are provided with this full-time, seasonal position.
As a Snorkeling Tour Guide you will be responsible for giving snorkeling instructions, issuing equipment and assisting with donning of equipment. You will also provide safety briefings and guided marine life tours while caring for our guests in the water. Equipment maintenance before and after the tour is also part of the responsibilities. Tours are team led with 2 to 4 guides in the water depending on the number of guests.
This is a great opportunity to take a break from active teaching and / or retail sales. You can expect to work 40 hours a week with one or two days off per week on weekends. Pay averages $100 per day depending on certification level and experience based on an 8-hour workday. Overtime and tips are in addition to the hourly wage. Transportation to Ketchikan and housing is at your own expense. We do try to assist with finding suitable housing prior to arrival.
Snorkeling in Alaska? I know, it sounds crazy but water temperatures reach 65 degrees in mid-summer. We provide you with two 7mm SCUBAPRO Everflex Steamer wetsuits, hood, boots, gloves and everything else you need to be comfortable in the water. It’s a great tour with some amazing marine life. We have been voted the Shore Excursion of the Year six years in a row by our guests from Princess Cruises.
You must have current PADI Divemaster or Instructor certification to be considered for employment. We prefer people who can commit to the entire season, which runs from May 6 to September 29, 2010. Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required. You must also have current PADI sponsored liability Insurance.
We would prefer someone with a strong background in customer service but will consider anyone who can learn quickly, is fun loving and can work as part of a team. You should be in excellent physical condition, as you need to be able to freedive to depths of 30 to 40 feet repeatedly during the tour. Smokers need not apply.
Do you have what it takes to become a member of the 2010 team??? If so send a resume and a recent photo to snorkelalaska@gci.net for immediate consideration. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CURRENTLY HAVE PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. We cannot obtain work permits for you. You can learn more about the tour by checking out our website at www.snorkelalaska.com
At this time we have more than enough male applicants. We try to hire an even number of male and female staff to equally assists our guests in the dressing rooms
