We’re looking to hire fun, enthusiastic, fit and outgoing personalities to join our team this summer. We are currently hiring full-time positions for the Summer of 2024 – our season runs from May 1st to September 30th.
If you think you would be a great fit for our team and are interested in applying for any of the available positions, please send your cover letter stating which position you are applying for and your resume below.
If you are interested, please e-mail us at employment@vancouverwateradventures.com.
All applicants must possess the following qualities:
- Enjoy working as a team yet more than capable of handling tasks alone
- Outgoing, highly motivated, punctual, friendly, approachable and HARD WORKING
- Passionate about showcasing Vancouver’s beauties and landscape to tourists/locals alike
- Maintain an understanding of safety regulation importance
Stand-up Paddle Board Instructor and Guide
Qualifications Required:
- Standard First Aid (40-hour and 80-hour first aid courses are preferred)
- Paddle Canada Stand-up Paddle Certification (Also Administered by VWA once every Spring)
- SUP experience preferred
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing clients with bookings, waivers and payment
- Fitting clients with the proper gear
- Safety checking all equipment before departure
- Leading or assisting clients on paddleboard excursions, lessons and tours
- Sending out paddleboard rentals
- Opening and closing beach-front or Granville Island storefront
- Aiding clients with launch and returns
- Following through with all safety procedures
Seadoo Instructors and Tour Guide
Qualifications Required:
- 80 hour OFA Level 3 First Aid or 90 hour Wilderness
- Sea doo Guide Course (Administered by VWA once every Spring)
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing clients with bookings, waivers and payment
- Fitting clients with proper gear
- Instruct renters with our PWC course and issue 1 day boater license
- Safety checking all equipment before departure
- Fuelling machines
- Leading or assisting clients on Sea doo excursions.
- Aiding clients with launch and return
- Opening and closing beach-front or Granville Island storefront
Zodiac Boat Tour Guide
Qualifications Required:
- SVOP
- VHF Radio Op Certificate
- Marine First Aid
Job duties include yet not limited to:
- Preparing clients with bookings, waivers and payment
- Fitting clients with proper gear
- Safety checking all equipment prior to departure
- Operation of the Zodiac while narrating the tour
- Maintain all safety regulations and protocols
- Opening and closing beach-front or Granville Island storefront
Watersports Rental Staff:
Qualifications Required:
- Standard First Aid
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing clients with bookings, waivers and payment
- Fitting clients with proper gear
- Fuelling & equipment maintenance
- Aiding clients with launch and return
- Helping clients with paddling tips, use of safety equipment and generally waterway guidelines
- Opening and closing beach-front or Granville Island storefront
Sea Kayak Instructor and Guide
Qualifications Required:
- Standard First Aid (40 hour and 80 hour first aid courses are preferred)
- Paddle Canada level 1 Instructor Sea Kayak Certification (or equivalent)
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Guiding clients on sea kayak excursions, tours and rentals
- Preparing clients with bookings, waivers and payment
- Fitting clients with proper gear
- Aiding clients with launch and return
- Teaching clients from beginner to advanced levels
- Opening and closing beach-front or Granville Island storefront
