Multi-Day Raft Guide

Wet Planet Rafting And Kayaking; McCall (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free trips

Training courses

Housing options

Discounts store

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Wet Planet invites experienced multi-day raft guides to join our team on the Owyhee River in Oregon and the Salmon River in Idaho. You will lead multi-day trips, prioritize guest care, and manage risk to deliver memorable wilderness river adventures.

As a Wet Planet guide, you will share river history, operate safely, and work with a team of professionals to provide outstanding experiences for guests on river and at camp.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial multi-day experience on Class III whitewater.
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Team player with a positive mindset and guest focus.
• Prioritizes guest care and risk management.
• Current Wilderness First Responder & CPR certification.
• Current River Rescue Certification (Sierra Rescue, ACA Swiftwater, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-day trips on the Owyhee River (OR) and Salmon River (ID).
• Ensure guest safety, interpret river history and environment for guests.
• Collaborate with guides and staff to provide memorable river experiences.

Skills

Class III whitewater

Guest care

Risk management

River rescue

Wilderness First Responder

CPR certification

Team player

Communication

Professional appearance

Job description

Wet Planet is looking for experienced multi-day raft guides to join our team on the Owyhee River in Oregon, and the Salmon River in Idaho.

Our multi-day raft guide team enjoys making it possible for guests to experience the magic of a multi-day wilderness river adventure. In addition to having prior rowing experience, multi-day guides must prioritize guest care and risk management in order to create seamless, memorable and joyful river adventure experiences for our guests. As the face of Wet Planet, our guides enjoy working with a team of fellow river professionals to make sure our guests have amazing experiences both on the river and at camp.

Wet Planet

Each year, many of our guests and team members return to enjoy the abundance of beautiful rivers we raft and kayak in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Our headquarters is located on the banks of the White Salmon River in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, surrounded by a whitewater paradise and an incredible community of boaters. It's the perfect location for raft guides and kayakers to work and play in the Pacific Northwest. Our multi-day trips are operated in Oregon and Idaho.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous commercial multi-day experience on Class III whitewater
• Professional appearance, great communication skills, a team player with a positive mindset
• You love to share the river with guests and interpret natural and human history
• You prioritize guest care and risk management
• Current Wilderness First Responder & CPR certification
• Current River Rescue Certification (Sierra Rescue, ACA Swiftwater, or equivalent)

Multi-Day Season:

Our Owyhee season is mid-April through mid-May, and our Main Salmon season is mid-June through mid-September.

Availability:

• Full-time, full season: Mid April through the second week of September
• Full-time, peak season: Mid-June through the second week of September
• Part-time, peak season: Must be available for a minimum of 2 trips in July and/or August

Many of our river team combine work in multiple disciples and enjoy the variety of work throughout the season. For those with skills in paddle rafting, rowing, and/or kayaking, work is available April-September, combining day-trips, multi-day trips, and kayak instruction.

Wet Planet Perks:

• Access to free trips and courses, and discounted professional training (river rescue courses, medical courses, ACA instructor course, etc.)
• Cross training for other job areas & opportunities within Wet Planet
• Discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise in the Wet Planet store and espresso bar
• Industry Pro Purchase program
• Free rafting and kayak courses for friends & family
• Access to local housing options
• Accrued Sick Leave
• Retirement plan after two years of employment

Compensation:

• Compensation by day, Range: $184-$220, based on experience, training & certifications, and role (trainee, guide or sr trip leader)

Combine your desire to play outside with your professional skillset and experience – join our team!