DogGoneIt Tours Looking for Sled Dog Tour Guide at Cantwell, Alaska Full Time

Spend the summer in Alaska on the outskirts of Denali National Park caring for sled dogs and presenting about the Iditarod Race to summer visitors.

DogGoneIt is an award winning tour facility.  We welcome thousands of guests to our home and kennel for a presentation about what it is like to live in Alaska and what is involved in caring for, training, and racing sled dogs.

Come join us as we present our life in Alaska raising sled dogs and racing in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. 

Primary duty is to assist in the care of our dogs and facilitate a safe and enjoyable tour experience for our guests.   We offer kennel tours two to four times a day. As part of this position, you will be responsible for feeding and caring for our dogs, visiting with guests and ensuring they have a safe experience, and completing cleaning and retail maintenance to prepare for tours. 

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidates are outgoing, flexible, and committed to guest satisfaction. Here are some characteristics that help our staff deliver an incredible experience to our guests:

• A cheerful, outgoing personality
• A strong work ethic
• A positive attitude
• Excellent presentation & communication skills

Guides will work between 2 and 3 tours a day, depending on our schedule and the tour size.   Guides will have 1-2 scheduled days off a week.   The days are long, but the jobs are fun. We have a staff of 3-4 guides.  

Guide compensation starts at $18/hour.  Housing is available. 

DogGoneIt is located on the edge of Denali National Park.  There are endless opportunities for hiking and exploring.  At the park entrance there are numerous gift shops and restaurants.  There are also other tour facilities including white water rafting, fly fishing, ziplining, and flightseeing.  Guides have the opportunity to try these other tours either free or at an employee rate.  

Guides must be able to commit from May 1st -September 20th.