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Summer Jobs 2026

Join Our NYC Team

Be the Heart in I ❤️ NY

Live in NYC, unplugged, and serve the public on the water.

Launch a local into their first float on water. Snap a timeless shot of a family raising their paddles. Our open roles put you at the center of someone’s personal transformation on NYC’s 520+ miles of coastline.

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Boathouse Crew →

Social Content Manager →

NYC Kayak Guide →

A woman wearing a beanie, sunglasses, life jacket, and kayaking gear is lying on top of her sea kayak on Coney Island Beach. She is in deep relaxation.

A satisfied kayaker.

Boathouse Crew

Power the daily launch and keep our boathouse moving.

Responsibilities

  • Answer guest questions with warmth and clarity
  • Check in, outfit, launch, and land paddlers safely
  • Present basic paddling instructions once you’ve mastered our training
  • Keep our boathouse spaces clean and ready for action

Required Skills

  • Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing
  • Stay calm under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Use Google Suite to keep our dashboard and check-ins organized
  • Bring the athletic capability to move gear and carry up to 95 lbs with assistance

Nice To Have

  • A background in fitness, athletics, or customer service
  • A natural interest in water sports or being outdoors

Schedule

  • Part-time May–September/October
  • Weekend availability is required.

Pay and Benefits

  • Starts at $17/hour for all new hires
  • Gratuities for all activities you participate in
  • Active, unplugged work with daily opportunities to get on the water

Social Content Manager

Capture the real story of our community while you work on the water.

Responsibilities

  • Team up with the crew to catch authentic moments
  • Collect the small details that bring our stories to life
  • Create and post high-energy Reels, Stories, and TikToks
  • Turn views into bookings with clear invitations to join us
  • Keep our content library organized and ready for action

Required Skills

  • Think ahead so you know which moments to capture
  • Focus on inspiring people to visit us, not just gathering likes
  • Proactively communicate with the rest of the team
  • Edit and post content with enough speed and clarity to keep it fresh
  • Use Instagram and TikTok creator tools with ease and expertise

Nice to Have

  • Weave this role into your active, outdoor day without missing a beat
  • Use good judgment to keep it simple so you don’t overwork the details
  • Spot standout moments that others might paddle past

Schedule

  • Part-time May–September/October
  • Flexible hours, focused on weekends

Pay and Benefits

  • $400/month flat stipend added to your hourly pay
  • Full reimbursement for your preferred editing apps and file storage
  • Performance bonus based on your impact on bookings

NYC Kayak Guide

Lead outdoor adventures and teach people on the water.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or assist river trips ranging from 1 to 30 miles
  • Adapt float plans on the fly based on changing river conditions
  • Teach paddling and safety essentials to guests of all levels
  • Build rapport and keep the energy high within your groups
  • Check in, outfit, launch, and land paddlers with care
  • Set up and maintain boats and gear to keep the boathouse ready

Required Skills

  • Bring prior on-water guiding experience to the team
  • Use effective listening and observation to keep the group safe
  • Give loud, clear, and supportive instructions in any environment
  • Stay athletic enough to carry boats up to 95 lbs with assistance
  • Handle towing, rescuing others, and launching boats with confidence

Nice to Have

  • General knowledge of NYC waterways and currents
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications
  • ACA or BCU paddling certifications

Schedule

  • Part-time May–September/October
  • Weekend availability is required

Pay and Benefits

  • Starts at $17/hour for all new hires
  • Gratuities for all trips and activities you participate in
  • Unplugged, active work in a world-class environment

Apply Now for Summer 2026.

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