Pay: $11-$13/hour
April 1 through Labor Day
We will soon be hiring for the 2021 season! Check back for details after Feb 1.
We don’t sell boats. We sell time on the water. That’s just the truth. Rutabaga Paddlesports is seeking seasonal sales staff - full time and part time positions available. Come work with friends who share the same passion you have for the outdoors! This sales position involves time indoors and outdoors, as we help customers get into the canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard that best suits their needs. You don't need prior paddlesports experience - just enthusiasm for outdoor equipment. Your day is always different than the last. Staff demo equipment, employee discounts, and staff pro-deals are available to help you get out on the water. To apply please download and complete the application and email it to Dan Bowers at danb@rutabaga.com. You can also drop off the application at our store in Monona, WI. We accept applications year-round for seasonal sales positions.


Mid May - September
We will soon be hiring for the 2021 season! Check back for details after Feb 1.
Rutabaga Paddlesports is seeking individuals for seasonal employment at our rental location at Olbrich Park! We are looking to fill Assistant Manager, and Boat Crew positions, for both full and part-time work. Click on each link for detailed descriptions of each position. If working outside, providing great customer service, and being around boats sounds like your idea of great job then apply today! Download and complete either the Manager Application and/or the Boat Crew Application and email it to Amelia Goetz, Director of Rutabaga Outdoor Programs, at ameliag@rutabaga.com by March 8th. You can also drop off the application at our store in Monona, WI.


June - August
Current job opportunities are pending due to COVID-19 restrictions on youth classes. Please check back after Jan 15, 2021.
Does spending the summer on the water introducing kids to the joys of paddling sound like a dream job? If so, apply to be a Youth Instructor with Rutabaga Outdoor Programs! No previous paddling experience required. Applications will be accepted until March 1. Please click the following links for the job description and Youth Instructor Application. Download and complete the application and email Amelia Goetz, Director of Rutabaga Outdoor Programs, at ameliag@rutabaga.com by March 1. You can also drop off the application at our store in Monona, WI.


June - August
We will begin accepting applications for the 2021 season in March.
Are you are a high school student looking to gain leadership experience and work with kids? Consider volunteering this summer with our Junior Leaders program. We are seeking young people looking to gain leadership experience and have an opportunity to spend a summer on the water! Click here to learn more and apply. Applications will be accepted until April 15th. Please download and complete the application and email Amelia Goetz, Director of Rutabaga Outdoor Programs, at amleiag@rutabaga.com. You can also drop off the application at our store in Monona, WI.


Pay: $10/hour
Weekends May - Labor Day
We will soon be hiring for the 2021 season! Check back for details after Feb 1.
If working outside, providing great customer service, and being around boats sounds like your idea of an awesome job then please apply! The main focus of the boatie position is to assist customers with rentals and boat demos by helping them in and out of kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards (SUP). Gear care, boat storage, boat loading, and warehouse runs to get boats are all part of the job too! Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs, be outside for extended hours, and have great people skills. No experience or paddling knowledge required as we will train, but it's always a bonus! To apply please download and complete the application and email it to Dan Bowers at danb@rutabaga.com. You can also drop off the application at our store in Monona, WI.