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Kauai Zodiac Tours

Join our Team!

We are continuously accepting new job applications from those with a passion for the ocean and specifically those who like to facilitate memorable vacations for visitors!  If you consider yourself the BEST in the business we want to hear from you!!!

Our team combines passion for ocean and snorkeling experience with education and conservation practices to provide each and every one of our guests with an amazing and memorable adventure while on vacation here in Kauai with the hopes of inspiring them to learn something about the ocean and how to protect it along the way.

The positions we seek applicants for are our Snorkel Guides/Crew and Zodiac Boat Captains. These are very much hospitality positions first and foremost with the expectation of providing exceptional guest services to all of our visitors! We offer both Guided Shore Snorkel Tours and Zodiac Boat Snorkel Tours year round with Whale Watching Tours during Whale Season (November -March) and NaPali Snorkel & Sea Cave Adventures (May-September).

When working with our company you’ll actually be working as an employee for BOTH Kauai Z Tours and Kauai Sea Riders.

Snorkel Guides/Crew need to be patient, dependable, good with kids and capable of teaching/guiding a fun, engaging and informative tour.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have valid drivers license
  • Must be able to legally work in the USA
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Strong Swimming Skills
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification and Lifesaving Skills (or willing to get certified)
  • Knowledge of how to perform basic equipment repair and maintenance (or willing to learn)

Captains: The captain position is very dynamic with our company.  Captains will work across 3 companies for Snorkel Tours, Whale Tours, Napali Tours and Dive Tours.  For scuba tours, the captain assists with scuba gear off and on the boat.  Assisting divers in and out of the boat.  For snorkeling & whale watching tours the captain is more the lead tour guide with history, lore and overall enjoyable experience. Detailed safety briefings must be conducted specifically for each vessel before each and every tour.

  • All candidates must hold US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentials.  Full time candidates must have minimum Master 25 GRT Credential.  Part time candidates must hold minimum OUPV “6-Pack” credential.
  • Must be able to work legally in the USA
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification and Lifesaving Skills (or willing to get certified)
  • We are a year round activity company and can provide full time year-round hours to the right candidates. We do work all holidays and weekends, however, we do provide a set schedule a month at a time for all staff.  When possible a typical schedule is a 4 day work week / 3 day off.  We provide excellent benefits including exceptional pay, guest gratuities, activity benefits, health insurance, set schedule and more!

To apply, please submit an application and one of our managers will be in communication with you!