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Hilo Tour Guide at Kapohokine Adventures

Kapohokine Adventures No longer available

Job Description

Hilo Adventure Tour Guide Fast-paced team environment both in Kona and Hilo on Hawaii Island looking for hard working, customer service oriented, detail driven candidates who love the outdoors and the stunning Hawaiian flora and fauna. KapohoKine Adventures is looking for that special someone who wants to work for the BEST of the Big Island, and is looking for a daily challenge. Positions are indoor/outdoor rain or shine. If you think you've got what it takes then we want to hear from you. Positions are available immediately. Shifts range from 6 to 14 hours. Tour itineraries can run island-wide. Tour Guides -
Guide guests in full size vans and other specialty vehicles to locations around Hawaii Island.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds, climb steps, be a strong swimmer, have a positive attitude, pass a required State of Hawaii Department of Transportation health exam, acquire all necessary County, State, and Federal credentials and feel comfortable driving large vehicles. Experience in the industry encouraged, but not required. Must be over 21 years old. Must have a clean driver history in the State of Hawaii. All positions start as part-time and candidates must be available on cruise ship call days, calendar provided. Candidates must be able to accommodate a variable schedule through the week depending on cruise ship calls.

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Typical mid-level pay: $37k for Tour and Travel Guides nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$37k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$27k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $60k

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+8%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024