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Kayak Jobs (NOW HIRING)

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is a leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and ...

Canoe/Kayak River Crew

Silver Point, TN · On-site

$9.50 - $12.50/hr

Canoe/Kayak River Crew: Our Canoe/Kayak River Crew will assist with loading and unloading canoes and kayaks for our guests and others as well as assisting with gear and instructions. Additionally ...

Canoe/Kayak River Crew

Silver Point, TN · On-site

$9.50 - $12.50/hr

Canoe/Kayak River Crew: Our Canoe/Kayak River Crew will assist with loading and unloading canoes and kayaks for our guests and others as well as assisting with gear and instructions. Additionally ...

Canoe/Kayak River Crew

Silver Point, TN · On-site

$9.50 - $12.50/hr

Canoe/Kayak River Crew: Our Canoe/Kayak River Crew will assist with loading and unloading canoes and kayaks for our guests and others as well as assisting with gear and instructions. Additionally ...

Kayak Tour Guide

Titusville, FL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

TOUR GUIDE - FULL TIME/PART TIME Guide At A Day Away Kayak Tours, you can have the privilege to kayak in phenomenal areas while getting paid for it! As exciting as that is, our mission is more than ...

Kayak Tour Guide

Titusville, FL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

TOUR GUIDE - FULL TIME/PART TIME Guide At A Day Away Kayak Tours, you can have the privilege to kayak in phenomenal areas while getting paid for it! As exciting as that is, our mission is more than ...

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How much do kayak jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for kayak in the United States is $15.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a kayak?

Kayaks are small, narrow watercraft that are typically propelled by means of a double-bladed paddle. Originally developed by indigenous peoples in the Arctic regions for hunting and transportation, kayaks are now widely used for recreation, sport, and adventure activities on rivers, lakes, and oceans. Modern kayaks come in various designs, including sit-in and sit-on-top styles, and are made from materials like plastic, fiberglass, or inflatable fabrics. They are popular for activities such as touring, whitewater paddling, fishing, and sea kayaking.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a kayak guide?

To thrive as a Kayak Guide, you need strong paddling skills, water safety knowledge, and typically certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and sometimes ACA or BCU instructor credentials. Familiarity with GPS devices, rescue equipment, and weather tracking systems is also important for guiding trips safely. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help guides manage groups and respond to emergencies effectively. These skills and qualifications ensure guest safety, enhance the overall experience, and allow guides to handle challenging situations on the water.

What challenges do kayak tour guides face and how can they be addressed?

Kayak tour guides often encounter challenges such as managing groups with varying skill levels, unpredictable weather, and ensuring safety on the water. Effective communication, thorough pre-trip briefings, and contingency planning are essential for handling these issues. Guides must stay vigilant, adapt routes as needed, and foster teamwork among participants to create a positive and safe experience for everyone. Building strong rapport with guests and maintaining up-to-date safety certifications also contribute to successfully overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Kayak vs Travel Agent?

AspectKayakTravel Agent
CredentialsNo formal credentials requiredCertifications or licenses often preferred
Work EnvironmentOnline platform, remoteOffice or in-person consultations
Industry UsageTravel search engines, online bookingPersonalized travel planning, bookings
Search & ComparisonCompare prices across multiple providersCustomized travel options, expert advice

Kayak is an online travel search engine that compares prices across various providers, while a travel agent offers personalized travel planning and booking services. Kayak is ideal for self-service travelers seeking quick comparisons, whereas travel agents provide tailored assistance based on individual preferences.

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Infographic showing various Kayak job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,202 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Technical Product Manager, Experimentation Platform KAYAK · Data and Operations

Kayak

Concord, MA • On-site

$140 - $155/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is a leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We're also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

KAYAK is seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of its experimentation platform. This is a role with global scope and clear accountability for the roadmap, prioritization, adoption, and success of a strategic platform that supports A/B testing today and will expand over time to broader testing use cases across the company! You will work closely with Engineering, Data, and Product partners and help a small cross-functional team deliver a platform that enables faster, more trusted decision-making across KAYAK.

Note, this position is required to work from our Concord, MA office 3 days per week.

In this role you will:

  • Own the roadmap for KAYAK's experimentation platform, aligning priorities with business goals and platform needs.

  • Define and communicate a clear product direction, from current A/B testing capabilities to broader testing use cases over time.

  • Partner closely with Engineering, Data, and Product teams to shape features, requirements, and implementation plans.

  • Translate user needs and ambiguous asks into clear product requirements and well-scoped initiatives.

  • Define success metrics, drive adoption, and continuously improve the platform through data and partner feedback.

  • Improve experiment setup, execution, monitoring, analysis, and decision-making workflows across the platform.

  • 4+ years of experience in product management, technical product management, or platform product management within a technology environment — equivalent experience, training, or transferable skills are considered.

  • Strong knowledge of experimentation methodologies, including A/B testing concepts, statistical foundations (significance, power, confidence intervals, multiple comparisons, and sequential testing), trade-offs, and common pitfalls.

  • Experience owning complex products or platforms with multiple collaborators and technical dependencies.

  • Strong product and project management skills, including roadmap definition, prioritization, and cross-functional execution.

  • Comfort working with engineers and data practitioners on technically complex topics.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • High ownership, sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.

  • Experience reading and writing SQL.

Bonus points (not required):

  • Hands-on familiarity with the statistics underpinning experimentation — power and sample-size planning, confidence intervals, multiple testing / false discovery, and sequential or group-sequential analysis.

Benefits and Perks

  • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year

  • Focus on mental health and well-being:

    • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth

    • Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace

    • Company-wide week off a year – the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)

    • No meeting Fridays

  • Paid parental leave

  • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday

  • Paid volunteer time

  • Focus on your career growth:

    • Development Dollars

    • Leadership development

    • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

  • Travel Discounts

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Competitive retirement and health plans

  • Free lunch 2 days per week

  • Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Massachusetts based role is $140,000 - 155,000.00, not inclusive of annual bonus and recurring RSU grants.

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits.

Inclusion

At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That's why we're focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.

Need any adjustments for the interview, application or on the job? No problem – just give us a heads-up. We've got you.

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