WILDERNESS AND CANOE GUIDE

Guide Employment Application

About the role

Become a Wilderness and Canoe Guide with Liquid Alaska Tours for our 2027 season!

Responsibilities

• Lead guided tours on wilderness and canoe trips
• Ensure safety and emergency preparedness
• Provide instruction and support to clients
• Operate boats and equipment safely

Requirements

• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
• Age 21 or older
• Valid driver’s license
• No major driving violations or DWI/DUIs in the past five years
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Qualifications

• Safety certifications such as Swift/Cold Water Rescue, Crevasse/Ropes Rescue, Kayak/Canoe Instructor, CDL/Professional Driver's License, Professional Mountaineering Guide, Professional Watersports Guide, Professional Glacier Guide, or Alaskan Wilderness Guide
• Experience in wilderness and canoe guiding
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Skills

• Navigation and map reading
• First aid and CPR
• Emergency response planning
• Boating and paddling skills

Benefits

• Seasonal employment from April 19 – September 30, 2027
• Competitive pay
• Accommodations provided

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon acceptance of offer.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon acceptance of offer.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon acceptance of offer.

Employment History

Not applicable for this position.

Personal Statement

Please tell us a little about yourself and your interest in working in Alaska.

Resume Upload or Link

Please upload your resume or provide a link to your resume. Not submitting a resume may delay or impair your application process.

Consent

I authorize Liquid Alaska Tours to investigate any information, including my employment history, education and references that it believes is relevant to my application for employment. I understand that false statement, omissions, misleading information or misrepresentation given in my application or during the interview process may result in a refusal to hire, or in discharge if employment has commenced. I understand that I will be required to provide documentation establishing my legal authorization to work in the United States within the first three days of employment. I understand that if employed, my employment will be at will and that I will not have a contract for employment nor a guarantee of employment. Liquid Alaska Tours is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all employees and applicants for employment equally and fairly based upon job-related qualifications and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws. I have read this application carefully and have provided the above information accurately.

Contact Info

This is a full-season position running April 19 – September 30, 2027. We are only able to hire guides who can commit to the entire season — including the April 19 start date. We are not able to accommodate late starts.