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University of Minnesota

Tram Tour Guide - Flex

Chaska, MN · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Temporary Casual, 67 days This is a seasonal/temporary position located at the Minnesota Landscape ... This tour guide could be working up to 16 hour per pweek. * Safely drive visitors on the 40-seat ...

Travel + Leisure Co.

Tour Guide - Indio, CA

Indio, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

Tour Guide - Indio, CA * 42-151 Worldmark Way, Indio, California, United States, 92203 * Sales ... Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off. Medical Dental Vision ...

Travel + Leisure Co.

Tour Guide - Indio, CA

Indio, CA

$16.90/hr

Tour Guide The Tour Guide is the first point of contact for guests and owners, creating a welcoming ... Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off. Medical Dental Vision ...

Wynd Technologies, Inc

Tour Guide - Indio, CA

Indio, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Tour Guide The Tour Guide is the first point of contact for guests and owners, creating a welcoming ... Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off. Medical Dental Vision ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary kayak tour guide in the United States is $18.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Kayak Tour Guide vs Seasonal Kayak Instructor?

AspectTemporary Kayak Tour GuideSeasonal Kayak Instructor
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Basic kayaking skillsCPR, First Aid, Advanced kayaking or paddling certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, guided tours, customer interactionOutdoor, instructional sessions, group classes
Employer & Industry UsageTour companies, outdoor recreationRecreation centers, outdoor education programs
Search & Comparison IntentJob roles involving guiding tourists temporarilyTeaching kayaking skills seasonally

The main difference is that a Temporary Kayak Tour Guide typically leads short-term, guided kayak tours for tourists, focusing on customer safety and experience. A Seasonal Kayak Instructor usually teaches kayaking skills over a season, often in a more instructional setting. Both roles require safety certifications, but the instructor role often demands more advanced paddling certifications and teaching experience.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Kayak Tour Guide job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,124 per year, or $18.8 per hour.
Tour Guide- DeLeon Springs State Park

Tour Guide- DeLeon Springs State Park

Guest Services, Inc.

Deland, FL • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Guest Services Inc. rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 67 rated caterers

Job description

Compensation Amount:
15.50 USD Hourly
Job Summary:
Hiking and Kayak Tours guides are expected to educate, inform and monitor all guests during the hiking and kayaking tours at DeLeon Springs. Presenting information on marine mammals, birds and general ecology. The Tour Guide is keeping the guests safe, informed, and representing Guest Services. This is a full-time role, weekend hours are required, and some hours will be spent working at the cash register.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Educate and inform guests about DeLeon Springs Park history including crocodiles, manatees and vast variety of birds.
  • Monitor all passengers to assure they are comfortable and safe.
  • Clean and prepare kayaks and equipment pre and post trip.
  • Responsible to continue learning new material on marine mammals, and birds in the area.
  • Background in natural sciences preferred.
  • Working knowledge of boats, and experience working on open water.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
  • Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
  • Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
  • People oriented, strong communication/public speaking skills, education experience or background.
  • Strong work ethic and team-oriented skills are a must.
  • Must enjoy educating diverse audience about wildlife and other subjects.
  • Must adhere to company dress code.
  • Subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.
  • Available Saturdays, Sundays, evenings and holidays.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Prior Tour Guide Experience a plus.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
  • Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
  • Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
  • Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.
Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.

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Guest Services, Inc. is a well-established company located in Fairfax, VA, United States, operating in the Hospitality and Food Services industry. The company’s official website is guestservices.com. It was originally founded in 1917 as a small group of soda fountains and since then, it has grown into a nationwide platform providing various services. The wide range of services includes dining, recreation, retail, lodging, and facility management services. The company primarily serves government agencies, corporations, schools, state and national parks, healthcare facilities, and even private homes.

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Traveler accommodation

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fairfax, VA, US

Year founded

1917

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