Lead Whitewater River Guide & Safety

The Summit Bechtel Reserve; Glen Jean (WV); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

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Housing in Staff Camp

Summit Staff Uniform

Descripción de la vacante

The Summit Bechtel Reserve is seeking a knowledgeable river guide to lead multi-day whitewater adventures. You will verify participant details, provide safety briefings, and manage trip dynamics in challenging environments, including emergency coordination with park authorities.

The role requires a strong swimmer, proven commercial guiding background, and comfort with five days of paddling and camping in remote settings. Training for Wilderness First Aid and Swiftwater Rescue is provided.

Formación

• Age 20 or older.
• Documentation and references proving prior commercial river guiding.
• Confident swimmer.
• Experience with 5 days paddling/camping in remote setting.
• Wilderness First Aid & Swiftwater Rescue (training provided).
• Swiftwater rescue training required; may be reassigned if failing.
• Willing to become registered Scouting America member (background screening).
• Familiar with Microsoft Teams.

Responsabilidades

• Review and verify participant tent assignments, waivers, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions before trip.
• Provide pre-trip safety briefing and kayak orientation.
• Responsible for trip dynamics, safety, and communications.
• Coordinate with SBR leadership and National Park Service in case of emergency evacuation.
• Interpret the natural and cultural history of the New River Gorge.
• Complete post trip reporting with West Virginia DNR.
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership.
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook.

Conocimientos

Commercial river guiding

Confident swimmer

Microsoft Teams

Swiftwater rescue training

Descripción del empleo

The Summit Bechtel Reserve is seeking a knowledgeable river guide to lead multi-day whitewater adventures. You will verify participant details, provide safety briefings, and manage trip dynamics in challenging environments, including emergency coordination with park authorities.

The role requires a strong swimmer, proven commercial guiding background, and comfort with five days of paddling and camping in remote settings. Training for Wilderness First Aid and Swiftwater Rescue is provided.