Also called: Sea Kayak Guide
Leads groups on sea kayak and paddleboard tours for tour companies, resorts and parks, teaching paddling basics and pointing out wildlife.
Guides teach basic paddling, lead tours through mangroves or sea caves, point out wildlife, and keep everyone safe.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. First aid and paddling certifications (ACA).
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Outdoor Recreation.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Leading kayak tours, spotting wildlife and keeping paddlers safe is human, outdoor guiding.
Age 18+. One way to start: Take Wilderness First Aid and an ACA paddling course, then apply to kayak tour companies First: Wilderness First Aid (2 days), CPR and an ACA course
Classes: Physical education and swimming, AP Biology, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-7011.
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