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
We will begin hiring for the 2026 season in November of 2025.
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 full-time guide positions are filled for 2025. We are hiring part-time positions focused on guiding daily tours in Haines starting in May.
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
Bicycle Mechanics:
This position is responsible for maintaining our tour and rental bike fleet, as well as local customer service and sales. Applicants should have previous training/certifications or shop experience. Continuing education, including subsidized tuition for professional instruction, are available.
This position has a start date between February 18th and April 15th, and runs through at least mid-September with a full-time, 40 hour per week work schedule. This position can continue year-round work with a flexible winter work schedule for the right candidate and has opportunities for advancement.
Additional Employment Information
All employees must be US Citizens or have a work visa for the US and be 21 years of age. We are not able to sponsor J1 Visa’s for foreign applicants. 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.
Housing in Skagway
We have housing in Skagway available for our employees. The group housing is located 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 fully stocked for kitchen needs, cleaning supplies, and most other communal items. Furniture, utilities, and wifi are also included. Rent costs $300 (shared room) to $400 (private room) per person. 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.
Job offers will only be extended to candidates who are either:
Comfortable living in our provided employee housing, or
Have already secured their own independent housing in Skagway.
Housing in Haines
We can help with finding and securing housing in Haines, though at this time do not have housing that we offer directly. Haines provides many opportunities for securing traditional housing as well as parking for converted vans, RVs, etc.
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 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, and city/utility 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!