Sea Kayak Trip Leader
Job description
Environmental Traveling Companions
Sea Kayak Program
Sea Kayak Trip Leader
Job Announcement
Description of Organization
ETC is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that provides outdoor adventure and
environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts one- to three-day
Sea Kayak, Whitewater Rafting, and Cross Country Skiing trips for youth and adults from under-
resourced backgrounds and people with disabilities, as well as extended Youth Leadership
Programs for under-resourced youth.
Position Description
The Sea Kayak Trip Leader is a contracted, seasonal position with a flexible commitment
between June-November 2023. The Trip Leader will work collaboratively with a team of guides
to facilitate all aspects of ETC trips including on-water guiding, camp setup, meal preparation,
natural history interpretation and environmental education, and trip preparation and clean-up. The
Trip Leader is responsible for leading sea kayak trips, collaborating with agency partners to
complete trip goals, overseeing trip logistics, and supervising volunteers and other seasonal staff.
Trips are conducted on San Francisco and Tomales Bays. Most trips are 1-2 days, with some
longer trips possible. The position requires a flexible schedule and weekend availability—trips
will be agreed upon on a monthly basis. The ideal Trip Leader can make a commitment of 6-8
days/month during the peak season (June-September).
Though the Trip Leader role is a field-based position, additional opportunities for administrative
support may be available for interested applicants. Responsibilities could include assisting the
Program Manager with pre- and post-trip communications, agency and volunteer outreach, and
trip staffing.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of guides and interns to facilitate one- to five-day sea kayak trips
groups
- Provide safe, educational, and fun outdoor experiences for ETC participants
- Evaluate on-water conditions and group abilities to make decisions on safety specific to
common ETC trip locations (Sausalito Waterfront and crossings to Angel Island,
Tomales Bay from Heart’s Desire to Marshall, Tomales, and other beaches)
- Respond appropriately to incidents and hazards throughout the trip
- Outfit participants and demonstrate proper use of kayak equipment
- Facilitate activities focusing on group development, kayak instruction, environmental
- Set up and break down trips, including transporting and cleaning kayaks and gear
- Delegate roles appropriately and provide basic instruction and constructive feedback to
- Organize and support environmental education trainings and kayak skills trainings for
- Further develop environmental education resources and role model stewardship-oriented
curriculum
Qualifications
- 1-2 years sea kayak guiding experience
- Comfort with basic paddle strokes, knowledge of how to self-launch and land in surf less
than one foot, how to assist with launching and landing of a participant boat, reliable self-
rescue and assisted rescue techniques, towing, and ability to read and interpret tides and
currents.
- Previous experience in kayak trip leader role (managing a team of guides) highly desired
- Previous environmental education experience highly desired
- Ability to set a positive tone while supervising diverse groups of people, preferably in an
- Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and backgrounds.
- Experience working with youth or people with disabilities a plus
- Ability to communicate professionally over phone and email with partners and guides
- Reliable transportation to Sausalito and Inverness
- CPR and First Aid Certified, or willingness to get certified before starting the position
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Training
- Individual training from Sea Kayak Program Manager
- Ongoing skills development throughout employment
Term & Commitment
- Flexible commitment between June and November 2023
- 6-8 days/month during peak season (June-August), with negotiable commitment for the
remainder of the program season
Reports To
- Sea Kayak Program Manager
Compensation
- $120-150/day, DOE
- Use of ETC sea kayak equipment for personal use (subject to ETC boat use policy)
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume with references via email to Andrew Miller, Sea
Kayak Program Manager: kayak@etctrips.org
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