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Uncle Ducky Outdoors / Paddling Michigan


Kayak Tour Guide

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Recruitment began on October 14, 2025
and the job listing Expires on April 13, 2026
Full-time
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Come spend the summer guiding kayak tours on Lake Superior in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We are looking for fun, energetic and extremely personable outdoor enthusiasts to add to our adventure staff. Safely lead groups on 2 to 8 hour kayak tours. Give instruction and safety orientations, answer questions, provide narration of local history, geology, folklore and help customers with any needs they might have while kayaking.

Qualifications include but are not limited to No Fear of Water, Kayak experience preferred but not required, a person that is safety orientated and can manage small groups of inexperienced paddlers. Must be 18 years old, friendly, personable, reliable and honest.

Driver’s license, First Aid and CPR/AED certification is mandatory. You must also become certified in Open Water Rescue Training developed in conjunction with the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior.

This is a seasonal job only from May-Sept. Must be in good physical condition and have a great attitude! At Uncle Ducky Outdoors & Paddling Michigan fun is what we do so if you’re ready to join the fast paced work environment filled with outdoor enthusiasts that enjoy working hard and having fun while we do it then please submit your resume.

We pay a flat rate fee of $125 per day to start plus great tips! We do not provide lodging but we do provide a bussing service for all of our employees from Marquette to Munising daily.

Please include a cover letter stating your interest in the position along with relative experience.

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