Rafting Guide

Outdoor Norway; Voss; Vor Ort; NOK 248.000 - 331.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Outdoor Norway seeks an enthusiastic river guide for a seasonal full‑time role May–July 2027. You will lead guests on whitewater trips (up to Grade III/IV), ensuring safety, delivering memorable experiences, and tailoring sessions to participant needs while engaging with diverse groups.

Applicants must have a B class driver’s license with Taxi endorsement, current first aid/CPR, and English fluency. The job emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and strong customer service in variable outdoor

Qualifikationen

• Rafting Guide Certification on III+ rivers or at least three years guiding on Grade III & IV
• Whitewater kayak qualification or three years guiding on up to Grade III & IV
• Current first-aid certification including CPR (last 3 years)
• Driver’s license category B and Taxi Driver License endorsement
• Excellent spoken and written English skills

Aufgaben

• Uphold our mission “Create great memories for our guests”
• Ensure trips are safe and run on time
• Communicate clearly with guests from diverse backgrounds
• Be physically fit and enjoy outdoor work in all weather
• Handle gear cleaning, drying, and storage after tours
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and fueling as required after tours
• Engage with guests and respond to their needs
• Able to lift, load, and unload rafts/kayaks from trailers or car roofs
• Deliver informative trips about local culture and history
• Conduct tour talks while en route and at viewing points
• Monitor river conditions, weather, and safety risks
• Follow Outdoor Norway’s procedures and safety standards

Kenntnisse

Customer focus

Communication skills

Adaptability

Group management

Jobbeschreibung

Compensation: Hourly wage based on experience in the position, education level, and language proficiency.

Contract period: Full Time | Seasonal position May/June/July 2027

Job Role:

You will guide safe river trips on up to Grade III & IV whitewater.

This person must possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to deliver high levels of customer service, have excellent group management skills, be a strong critical thinker, and have the ability to problem-solve. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in tailoring trips to suit individual needs, abilities and expectations.

Essential to have a Driver’s license category B, and the Taxi Driver License endorsement, which gives the ability to drive a van up to 8 passengers. If you have a Class B license, then it’s easy to get the Taxi Endorsement. Needs to take a theory test and get a health check with the doctor.

Key Responsibilities

• First and foremost, uphold our mission “Create great memories for our guests”
• Ensure trips are run in a safe and timely manner
• Reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers
• Cleaning and drying of client paddling gear (wetsuits, PFD’s, splash jackets and neoprene booties)
• Ensure that vehicles are cleaned and fueled as required after the tours
• Maintain a clean and organized work space at base and storage room
• Engage with guests and be attentive to their needs
• Must be able to lift, load and unload rafts/kayaks from a trailer or to a car roof
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• To deliver informative trips educating guests about the local culture and history
• Conduct tour talks while driving to locations and at viewing points along tour route
• Be aware of weather forecast and monitor weather conditions: river levels, wind, rain and air temperature
• Follow Outdoor Norway's operating procedures and safety standards.

Key Attributes

• Must be flexible and able to work weekends and public holidays
• Be organized and well presented
• Have the ability to manage risk and keep people safe when challenging clients to get out of their comfort zone and push their limits
• You must have strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• You must be reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors all day in all weather conditions
• You need to love what you do

Qualifications Required

• Rafting Guide Certification on rivers grade III and above or at least three years previous experience on Grade III & IV
• Whitewater kayak qualification or at least three years previous experience guiding on up to Grade III & IV whitewater
• Current first-aid certification including CPR (minimum 16 hours course within the last 3 years)
• Driver’s license category B, and the Taxi Driver License endorsement
• Must have excellent spoken and written English skills

Preference will be given to candidates with the following

• Candidates with a Driver’s license category D1 for minibus are at a strong advantage.
• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder (8 to 10 days course)
• At least three years experience working in the outdoors and adventure tourism industries
• Have experience guiding/leading other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking and stand up SUP boarding
• Norwegian language skills as well as any other additional languages spoken

Required Skills

Customer Focus / Service Orientation Communication Skills Adaptability & Flexibility rafting