Sockeye Cycle Co. is a locally-owned bicycle business based in Haines and Skagway, Alaska. We’re a small company focused on getting people out on bikes, from sales & repairs to rentals & tours.
Most positions will begin in April or May, 2026.
Please read the information below before submitting your application. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Positions Available
Bicycle Tour Guides:
Guides ride on tour with guests, presenting information, answering questions, and keeping on top of tour logistics, timing, and safety. All guides will drive our tour vans and help with gear maintenance and organization.
- Skagway based guide positions generally guide day tours 2-4 hours in length, working 5-6 days per week on a full-time schedule between May – September.
- Haines based guide positions are generally part-time, 20-30 hours per week, but may be combined with other roles for a full time position. Work is available early May through mid-September.
- Multi-day tour guides may be based in Haines, or elsewhere in Alaska based on agreed upon tour schedule. Haines based guides may combine day tour guiding with multi-day tours for a more full-time schedule. Multi-day tour guiding is available from late May through early September, with a tour schedule that is agreed upon in advance.
Candidate Qualifications
A genuine enthusiasm for cycling in all weather conditions and a passion for leading bike tours for guests from diverse backgrounds.
Strong customer service skills and a commitment to creating a positive, memorable experience for every guest.
Ability to learn and confidently share information about the local area in an engaging and informative way with small groups.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), or possess a valid U.S. work visa.
(Please note: We do not participate in the J-1 visa program and are unable to sponsor work visas.)Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required (certifications can be obtained after a job offer).
Must be able to travel to and from Canada regularly as part of the role.
Willingness to sign a seasonal employment contract (typically 3–5 months) and commit to the full duration of the term.
Must be 21 years of age or older and able to drive company tour vans. This includes:
Passing a DOT (Department of Transportation) medical physical (can be completed after a job offer)
Providing a clean driving record with a DMV report covering the last three years
Possessing a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or being willing to obtain an Alaska state driver’s license
Additional Employment Information
All employees must be US Citizens or have a work visa for the US and be 21 years of age. Most positions require a clean driving record with no major offenses in the past 5 years. We do not have an internship program at this time and are not able to sponsor work visas.
Housing in Skagway
We have housing in Skagway available for our employees. The group housing is located upstairs in the same building as the business and consists of 10 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, a large kitchen, a common area, and free laundry. The large south facing deck has a view of the Harding Glacier and is a popular spot on sunny days and for cooking out. The house is furnished and rent includes utilities and internet. Rent runs $300 to $400 per person, depending on the room. The term of your lease will match your employment term, so you’ll only pay rent when living/working in Skagway. Please note that most of our rooms in employee housing are shared. We love pets, but due to the shared nature of our housing, we cannot allow pets in our employee housing.
Independent housing in Skagway is extremely limited – including RV hookups and parking for RVs, full-size vans, converted buses, and similar setups. While finding your own housing is not impossible, it is challenging and not guaranteed. If you do have housing in Skagway, please let us know. If you are offered a position, we may be able to include a stipend to offset housing costs.
Please note that since housing is difficult to find in Skagway, job offers will only be extended to candidates who are comfortable living in the Sockeye Cycle employee housing or have already secured other housing arrangements.
Housing in Haines
Sockeye Cycle does not own or rent housing in Haines, though there are generally a variety of seasonal housing options, from renting a room or apartment to vehicle based camping. We can help put you in touch with a few landlords and renters that previous employees have had good experiences renting from.
Employee Perks
We provide a thorough paid training session at the beginning of the season. We offer competitive pay, partially subsidized housing, and a fun teamwork environment. We also offer a performance based end of season bonus.
Other perks include the ability to use good quality rental bikes (gravel road bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, ebikes, etc.) and take staff trips to great mountain bike trails, wilderness rides, and other areas outside of town. Our team also qualifies for industry pro deals on bikes, parts, and a wide variety of outdoor apparel.
Area Information
Haines and Skagway are located north of Juneau in Southeast Alaska. Skagway has a population around 1000, which grows to over 2500 in the summer. The economy is primarily based on tourism and Skagway sees multiple cruise ships most days throughout the summer. Haines has a year-round population around 2500. The economy is a mix of industries including commercial fishing, tourism, mining, timber, construction and city/school positions. You can drive to both communities from the Alaska/Canadian Highway, about a 4-day drive from the Canadian border with the lower 48. Ferry and airline travel (through Juneau) are also options.
The area is a part of the coastal temperate rainforest stretching up the northwest coast of North America through Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Haines and Skagway are somewhat drier than other areas of Southeast Alaska, but gray “Pacific Northwest” weather is common. We are at the northern end of the Tongass National Forest, the country’s largest at 17 million acres. It is home to brown and black bears, moose, mountain goats, bald eagles, five species of salmon and a multitude of other wildlife.
Recreational opportunities abound depending on your abilities and cooperation from the Alaskan environment. Locals and visitors enjoy hiking the extensive trail systems, kayaking, canoeing, pack rafting, backcountry skiing/split-boarding, trail running, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, and of course road, gravel, mountain, and fat biking!