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Bigfoot Adventure Academy Hiking and Kayak Guides

We are Humboldt County’s largest and most experienced Outdoor Adventure Academy. Humboldt County is a huge tourism destination. However, our visitors don’t know where to find the BEST hiking trails or places to kayak. In addition to that, our visitors want to learn more about our majestic Redwood ecosystem. That’s where Bigfoot Adventure Academy comes in. Our highly trained guides provide an educational adventure that visitors will never forget! Since we’ve started, we’ve taken 1000’s of visitors on guided adventures.

We are looking for candidates to fulfill the following positions:

Kayak – Tour Guide

Hiking – Tour Guide

To apply, please download and fill out our application.

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please. Applications are always welcome!

Job Duties

Prerequisites: Eligible candidates have-

Completed a course on first aid
Sound knowledge and experience of local kayaking or hiking, both in summer and winter conditions
Have a good understanding of our Redwood forests/ecosystems

Verifies weather conditions are acceptable, confirming with the Booking Manager and the Client and rescheduling if needed.

Prepares a float/safety plan. We can help you with this.

Verifies that all necessary equipment is present and in good condition. Missing or damaged equipment must be flagged/replaced/repaired before the Activity begins.

Inspects vehicles/trailers prior to use

Stages all of the Client’s equipment (if needed), ensuring that the gear is functional and fits properly

Reviews the tour outline, instructing Clients on proper technique, explaining safety plan, explain the contingency plans for emergencies and accidents, and the hazards of the Activity

Assists Clients with launching their kayaks.

Keeps the group close together and constantly checks the surroundings, Clients, and potential hazards

Provides clear direction on where the Clients should be heading, breaking up long distances with periods of rest

Verifies that all the gear and equipment has been returned

Loads the gear and equipment, securing it for safe transport

Unloads and cleans all gear and equipment, staging it for easy loading for the next Activity. Any damage or loss that occurred during the trip must be notated on the Equipment Checklist, which is then turned into the manager or Administrator

Physical Requirements

Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the Activity

Able to carry large or bulky items up to eighty (80) pounds

Able to bend and stretch to place and retrieve items

Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time

Able to wear a wetsuit

Able to withstand cold and hot climates and poor weather conditions

Keep a clean, safe workplace at all times

PacOut Benefits

Pay Range-
Kayak Guides are paid per diem rates of $100 – $135 per 4 – 5.5 hour tour and $20.00 per hour for everything else
Hiking Guides are paid per diem rates of $120 – $155 per 5 – 6.5 hour tour and $20.00 per hour for everything else

Bigfoot Adventure Academy employee benefits include paid sick leave, free rentals, employee rewards and store discounts.

June 12, 2024 / Comments Off

Bigfoot Adventure Academy Surfing Instructor

Do you want to get paid to play outside, and spend time helping others have amazing adventures in Humboldt? Do you feel most alive when you’re in the water, catching a wave? Does the thought of having to work at a desk or stare at a screen all day make you feel dead inside? Do you have a high level of patience and a knack for breaking down a skill that comes naturally to you? Are you a hard worker with a great sense of humor, a healthy dose of energy, and a commitment to safety first?
If you said “YES!” to all of these, then you’re who we’ve been looking for to be a Surfing Instructor for Bigfoot Adventure Academy.

To apply, please download and fill out our application.

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please. Applications are always welcome!

Job Duties

Prerequisites: Eligible candidates have-

Completed a course on first aid
Sound knowledge and experience of local surfing, both in summer and winter conditions.

– Verifies that the area is available and weather conditions are acceptable, confirming with the Reservations Desk and the Client or rescheduling as needed
– Prepares lesson / float plan
– Verifies that all necessary equipment is present and in good condition. Missing or damaged equipment must be replaced/repaired before the Activity begins
– Obtains a signed waiver from each Client
– Inspects vehicles prior to use
– Stages all of the Client’s equipment, ensuring that the gear is functional and fits properly
– Reviews the class outline with Clients, instructing Clients on proper technique, and explaining the communication terminology and signals used while on the water, the contingency plans for emergencies and accidents, and the hazards of the Activity
– Assists Clients with launching their board
– Keeps the group close together and constantly checks the surroundings, Clients, and potential hazards
– Provides clear direction on where the Clients should be heading, breaking up long distances with periods of rest
– Directs and assists Clients while landing
– Verifies that all the gear and equipment has been returned
– Loads the gear and equipment, securing it for safe transport
– Unloads and cleans all gear and equipment, staging it for easy loading for the next Activity
– Any damage or loss that occurred during the trip must be notated on the Equipment
– Checklist, which is then turned into the manager or Administrator
– Files all waivers, checklists, and any Incident/Injury reports for the trip

Physical Requirements

Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the Activity

Able to carry large or bulky items up to eighty (80) pounds

Able to bend and stretch to place and retrieve items

Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time

Able to wear a wetsuit

Able to withstand cold and hot climates and poor weather conditions

Keep a clean, safe workplace at all times

Lead Instructors must be able to perform the following:

1000 yard ocean swim in less than 25 minutes, to include entering and exiting the surf zone with waves up to 6 feet.

Stand up surf and body surf all wave types up to 6 feet comfortably

Assistant Instructors should be able to perform the following:

500 yard open water swim in less than 15 minutes, may include surf zone entry / exit with waves up to 3 feet

Stand up surf and body surf gently cresting and white water waves up to 3 feet comfortably

PacOut Benefits

Pay Range- Instructors are paid per diem rates of $120 – $150 per 5 hour lesson and $20.00 per hour for everything else

Bigfoot Adventure Academy employee benefits include paid sick leave, free rentals, employee rewards and store discounts.

June 12, 2024 / Comments Off

Ukiah Location Firearms Outfitter

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Everyone heads to our hunting department with their own story. Some are looking to get into a new hobby like kayaking or archery. Others are wanting some peace of mind with their personal safety and looking into purchasing a handgun. Others are avid hunters, gearing up for their next season.

We’re looking for a helpful and attentive team member to help each of those customers feel comfortable and ready for their next adventure.

To apply, please download and fill out our application.

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please. Applications are always welcome!

Job Duties

Prerequisites: This position requires the applicant to be 18+ years of age
Must be able to possess a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and become an FSC Instructor

Possesses first-hand knowledge of firearms and firearm compliance and safety
Ensures that all firearm movement is logged in the FFL Log Book within 24 hours
Accurately prepares and processes 4473, DROS, and supporting paperwork for sale of firearms
Greet customers with a friendly smile
Answer incoming phone calls
Assist customers with finding the right products
Use POS system to ring up purchases
Recommend, describe and demonstrate the use of products
Keep sales floor clean, stocked and organized
Help your coworkers with various tasks as needed
Maintain professional relationships with coworkers and customers
Follow company and departmental policies and procedures
Enthusiastically promote Pacific Outfitters’ mission of outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship
Consistently provide outstanding customer service

Physical Requirements

Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Able to lift and carry up to five (5) pounds overhead to highest shelf and back down
Able to assist moving large or bulky items up to eighty (80) pounds
Able to use carts and hand trucks to move heavy items and loads
Able to bend and stretch to place and retrieve products and signs on the highest and lowest shelves
Able to navigate around clothing racks, product shelves and displays
Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
Able to climb stairs and ladders on a daily basis
Keep a clean, safe workplace at all times

PacOut Benefits

Pay Range- $16.50 – $19.50 per hour

Pacific Outfitters employee benefits include paid sick leave, paid time off, retirement matching, employee rewards and discounts. Medical Insurance is available to full time employees.

April 23, 2024 / Comments Off

Ukiah Location Outfitters

People love Pacific Outfitters because of our employees. They add a personal touch to getting ready for outdoor adventures, helping find the best gear, giving first-hand experience on places to go play, and helping people feel confident to try new outdoor hobbies.

We’re looking for attentive and knowledgeable people who genuinely love outfitting others. Are you an approachable team-player with a strong work ethic and sense of situational awareness? Are you in your happy place when talking about outdoor adventures or recommending the best gear?

If you answered “YES”, we want to meet you!

Please download and fill out our application.

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please. Applications are always welcome!

Job Duties

Greet customers with a friendly smile
Answer incoming phone calls
Assist customers with finding the right products
Use POS system to ring up purchases
Recommend, describe and demonstrate the use of products
Keep sales floor clean, stocked and organized
Help your coworkers with various tasks as needed
Maintain professional relationships with coworkers and customers
Follow company and departmental policies and procedures
Enthusiastically promote Pacific Outfitters’ mission of outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship
Consistently provide outstanding customer service

Physical Requirements

PacOut Benefits

Pay Range- $16-17 per hour

Pacific Outfitters employee benefits include paid sick leave, paid time off, retirement matching, employee rewards and discounts. Medical Insurance is available to full time employees.

February 5, 2024 / Comments Off

Eureka Location Outfitters

If you answered “YES”, we want to meet you!

Please download and fill out our application.

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please. Applications are always welcome!

Job Duties

Physical Requirements

PacOut Benefits

Pay Range- $16-17 per hour

Pacific Outfitters employee benefits include paid sick leave, paid time off, retirement matching, employee rewards and discounts. Medical Insurance is available to full time employees.

January 10, 2024 / Comments Off

BIKE TECHNICIAN – Part or Full Time Position – Eureka

If you answered “YES”, we want to meet you!

Please download and fill out our application.

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please. Applications are always welcome!

Job Duties

Be an expert at the repair and care of bike products
Properly diagnose mechanical problems
Efficiently schedule repairs
Greet customers with a friendly smile
Answer phone calls from and make calls to other locations, customers and vendors
Describe and explain features, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
Prepare sales orders and work orders, using our database software
Assist your coworkers with various tasks as needed
Maintain professional working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and customers
Enthusiastically promote Pacific Outfitters’ mission of outdoor adventures and environmental stewardship
Consistently provide outstanding customer service
Follow company and departmental policies and procedures

Physical Requirements

Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
Capable of climbing up and down a ladder to reach merchandise
Able to bend and stretch
Able to reach high and low shelves
Able to navigate through racks, shelves and displays
Able to assist with moving large or bulky items
Able to stand for long periods of time
Be comfortable using hand and power tools
Keep a clean, safe workplace

Keep a clean, safe workplace at all times

PacOut Benefits

Pay Range: $17.00 – 19.50 per hours

Pacific Outfitters employee benefits include bonus programs, paid sick leave, paid time off, retirement plan matching, and employee discounts on products, classes, adventure tours, and rentals. Medical Insurance is available to full time employees.

Who We Are

We are an outdoor sporting goods store based in Eureka, California (with a second store location in Ukiah, California). Since 1968, we’ve been committed to preparing our customers for their next adventure while also making a positive impact on people and the planet. As so much more than just a retail store, we offer:

Outdoor Apparel and Footwear
Camping Gear
Hunting and Fishing
Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboards, Surf, and Full-service Dive Shop
Bikes & Bike Technicians
Firearms and Firearm Classes
Guided Adventure Tours (Hiking, Kayaking, SUP, & Surfing)
Adventure Classes (Kayaking, SUP, & Surfing)

At our core, we’re just a bunch of outdoor enthusiasts who are stoked to share our love for adventure with our customers. These are the values that guide our business every day.

Our Values

Love for Adventure: We love sharing our excitement for the outdoors with our customers. Every item in our store and every outdoor experience we lead is designed to help enhance your pursuit of adventure!

Prepared for Anything: Adventures always have an element of the unexpected. We work hard to make sure you are never unprepared for the road ahead.

Committed to Stewardship: We want to make sure our actions have a positive impact on our community and our planet. We partner with eco-conscious brands, proactively support our local community, and we take the initiative to leave our green spaces better than we found them.

April 1, 2022 / Comments Off