Livery Operation Assistant
Do you love spending time outdoors making money? Do you love paddling local rivers and need a job? We are looking for people like you!
Paddle The River, LLC DBA Burning River Adventures is looking to hire individuals that share a love for the outdoors, kayaking/canoeing and The Cuyahoga River to assist with daily operations throughout the paddling season. This will be a seasonal position with a variable schedule starting in Mid-April on weekends through September or October (depending on weather). We are able to be flexible with schedules for those taking college courses throughout the Summer!
Livery Operation Assistant
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) & ~ 90 lbs (tandems)
- 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
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. Burning River Adventures is an equal opportunity employer.