River Fishing Guide - Whitewater Guide -> Fishing Guide

The Outlaw Group; Kremmling (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing options in Colorado

Tips-based income

Job summary

AVA Rafting & Zip Line in Colorado is seeking enthusiastic Whitewater Raft Guides and Fishing Guides for the 2026 season. No prior experience is required, but CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory and raft-guide training is provided at season start.

Work involves guiding rafts, assisting with fishing trips, teaching guests to fish, and upholding safety standards. The role runs May–September with onsite housing options in Colorado.

Qualifications

• No experience required but CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Raft-guide training provided at season start.
• Must be onsite in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Navigate rafts down a river and manage guest experience.
• Assist in fishing operations and teach guests to fish while following regulations.
• Maintain equipment, gear, and work area.
• Maintain situational awareness and assist in river rescue maneuvers if needed.
• 2–3 trips per day, ~9-hour workdays.
• Enjoy outdoor time with guests and coworkers.

Skills

Outdoors enthusiasm

Fishing experience

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Join the Team!

At the Outlaw Group, we believe in working hard, playing hard, and constantly striving for excellence.

Not only do we seek to provide unforgettable experiences for our guests, but we encourage our employees to reimagine the best of Colorado’s outdoor spaces and urban areas. We are adventurers, innovators, and explorers, and we look for employees that share this same passion for life. We intend to grow together, testing the boundaries of what is possible, as we constantly consider new ways to challenge ourselves and industry standards.

Job Description:

Work Season:

Full time and Part Time, May 2026 to September 2026,
Relocation?:

Would you be moving to Colorado for this summer gig? Kremmling offers much public land for camping and campers with the Kremmling outpost featuring facilities for guides to utilize.

Pay Rate:
Starting pay for first year rookie guides is 15.16 an hour + tips, with tips adding anywhere from an additional 10 to 20 dollars an hour on average. Guides with additional experience are eligible for further compensation.

Basic Breakdown:

AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join our team as Whitewater Raft Guides and Fishing Guides for the upcoming season. This is a dual role where you will train and start your season on the river as a raft guide while doing regular training throughout the summer as a Fly Fishing guide. You will assist on trips with experience fly fishermen from walk and wades to river float trips. A river guide is responsible for safely navigating a commercial raft down the river while managing guests, providing interpretive information, and executing swiftwater rescue techniques as needed.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
The job is a perfect summer opportunity for work, with the season lasting typically from May to September. No previous experience is required but we do require an up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification. As a fishing guide on the river, we do require raft guide training at the start of the season. Througout the season you will develop your fishing skills and begin to work as a fishing guide. We also offer CPR/First Aid courses for those in need of up to date certifications.

*NOTE**This job does require onsite location in Colorado, the company does have options areas for employees to live during the summer

What You’ll Do

• Navigate rafts down a river while managing a great guest experience!
• Assist in fishing operations such as walk and wades and fishing float trips. Teach guest to fish and follow state fishing regulations.
• Maintain equipment, gear, and the work area.
• Maintain situational awareness and readiness to help perform river rescue maneuvers if needed.
• 2 -3 trips a day typically ~9-hour workdays
• Having a great time outdoors with guest and coworkers!

What we Look For

• Physically capable individuals passionate about the outdoors.
• Fishing experience.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• People with an emphasis on customer care.
• Individuals with up-to-date CPR, First Aid, and other training is always a plus!

Work Availability

• Part Time < ~30 hours
• Full Time ~ 40 hours
• Holidays (4th of July)

Benefits

• The job is a service industry job meaning guest are encouraged to tip.
• Base pay is, with tipped income commonly adding an additional 10 to 20 dollars an hour.
• Gear discounts! AVA works with many companies in the outdoor industry, as an AVA employee you have access to discounts strictly for outdoor industry professionals across many major brands such as North face, Yeti, Patagonia, and more.

AVA Rafting & Zip Line is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.