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BIKE TECHNICIAN – Part or Full Time Position – Eureka

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Pacific Outfitters of Eureka is looking for an experienced Bike Technician. The ideal applicant is reliable, professional, and qualified to work on the bikes brands which we sell. Expect to work on a bike as part of the interview process.

Pay Scale: $16.50/hr to $19.50/hr

Schedule: Full Time (30-40 hours per week)
Part Time (20-30 hours per week)

Weekend & holiday hours are required

Prerequisites: This position requires the applicant to be 18+ year of age and able to possess a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

To apply for this position, please download and fill out an

Employment Application

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please.

Our employees are our greatest assets! They are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the outdoors. Because of this, we take the selection and hiring process very seriously.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we will consider you for the position on the basis of your employment application, prior work experience, and references. Pacific Outfitters does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

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

Pacific Outfitters employee benefits include bonus program, sick leave, paid time off, retirement plan, 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

Academy Instructor – Kayak

Do you want to get paid to play outside, and spend time helping others have amazing adventures in Humboldt? Do you feel at home on the water, paddling the Lagoons, the open ocean, or Humboldt Bay? Does the thought of having to work at a desk or stare at a screen all day make you feel dead inside? Are you the kind of person in your friend group always planning the next outdoor adventure or camping trip? 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 kayaking guide for Pacific Outfitters.

Location: Our store is located in Eureka, CA, but guided tours are throughout Humboldt County

Pay Scale: Hourly work $15.50 – $17.50 or Piece Rate work $100 to $175

Job Type: Seasonal/Part time

To apply for this position, please download and fill out an

Employment Application

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please.

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. While our roots are in the retail business, we started guided adventure tours and classes in 2013. We offer a range of guided experiences, such as:

Guided Kayak and Canoe Adventures
Guided Surfing & SUP Adventures
Diving Certification
Guided Hikes
Firearm Classes

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

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.

Job Duties

These are the skills and tasks required to be one of our adventure guides.

Must be knowledgeable about the area and the activity, prepared to safely guide clients throughout the experience
- Must possess the requisite knowledge and training with regard to conditions at sea as well as on lakes and rivers both during summer and winter.
- On-the-water training on proper usage of towlines is required before leading an activity.
- Establish a prepared and safe trip by verifying that the area is available and weather conditions are acceptable, proactively communicating with administrative staff ahead of time
Must be able to adequately prepared for all tours and trips
- Prepare a lesson/float plan,
- Obtain a signed waiver from each Client
- Prepare all vehicles and equipment prior to the client’s arrival
Must be able to guide clients through experience with approachable demeanor and safety focus
- Review the class outline with clients, instructing them 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.
- Be proactively attentive to all clients to ensure the best possible experience. Assist clients with launching their boat. If it’s a Client’s first time in a boat, the Instructor/Guide must provide extra instruction so that the Client’s boat doesn’t capsize when they’re first on the water. Once the Clients have successfully launched, the Instructor/Guide gives clear direction on a rally point or boundaries to congregate within while other clients launch their boats.
- Keep the group close together and constantly checks the surroundings, Clients, and potential hazards
- Provide clear direction on where the clients should be heading, breaking up long distances with periods of rest
- Direct and assist clients while landing boats
Assist with the clean up after a tour to ensure a smooth process
- Verify that all the gear and equipment has been returned
- Load the gear and equipment, securing it for safe transport
- Unload and clean 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/Safety Program Admin
- 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 assist moving 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

Academy employee benefits include paid sick leave and employee discounts on products, classes, tours and rentals.

June 27, 2021 / Comments Off

Academy Instructor – Surf & Swim

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 Pacific Outfitters.

Location: Our store is located in Eureka, CA, but guided tours are throughout Humboldt County

Pay Scale: Hourly work $15.50 – $17.00 or Piece Rate $125 – $370

Job Type: Seasonal/Part time

To apply for this position, please download and fill out an

Employment Application

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please.

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. While our roots are in the retail business, we started guided adventure tours and classes in 2013. We offer a range of guided experiences, such as:

Guided Kayak and Canoe Adventures
Guided Surfing & SUP Adventures
Diving Certification
Guided Hikes
Firearm Classes

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

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.

Job Duties

Must have sound knowledge and experience of this surfing, both in summer and winter conditions and shall have completed at least a course on first aid.
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

Academy employee benefits include paid sick leave and employee discounts on products, classes, tours and rentals.

June 24, 2021 / Comments Off

Hunting Sales Full Time Position, Ukiah

Pacific Outfitters of Ukiah is looking for an Outfitter in our Hunting Department. If you love guns and have awesome customer service skills, we want to meet you!

Hours for this full time position range between 30 and 40 hours per week, with required holiday and weekend shifts.

To apply for this position, please download and fill out an

Employment Application

Then email it, along with your resume, to
employment@pacificoutfitters.com
No walk-ins please.

Our employees are our greatest assets! They are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the outdoors. Because of this, we take the selection and hiring process very seriously.

Pacific Outfitters personnel are employed on an at-will basis. Employment at-will means that the employment relationship may be terminated, with or without cause and with or without advance notice, at any time by the employee or the Company.

Job Duties

Greet customers with a friendly smile
Meet the legal requirements to sell firearms in California
Greet customers with a friendly smile
Answer incoming phone calls
Assist customers with finding the right products
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
Enthusiastically promote Pacific Outfitters’ mission of outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship
Follow all company and departmental policies and procedures
Consistently provide outstanding customer service

Physical Requirements

Capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
Capable of climbing up and down a ladder to reach merchandise
Able to bend and stretch
Able to place and retrieve products and signs on high and low shelves
Able to navigate through clothing racks, shelves and displays.
Able to assist moving large or bulky items up to eighty (80) pounds
Able to stand for long periods of time

PacOut Benefits

Pacific Outfitters employee benefits include paid sick leave, paid time off, and employee discounts on products, classes, adventure tours, rentals and ski lifts. Medical Insurance and participation in our 401k program are also available to full time employees.

June 30, 2017 / Comments Off