River Manager AVA Rafting & Zipline

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 16,500 - 19,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gear discounts with outdoor brands

Living accommodations available

Job summary

A leading outdoor adventure provider is seeking a River Manager to oversee river operations at multiple locations in Colorado for the summer. This role involves planning, managing daily operations, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent customer service to guests. Candidates should have previous experience in outdoor tourism, strong teamwork and management skills, and be physically capable. A relocation assistance and accommodation options are available for employees. Join a passionate team and enjoy outdoor adventures with guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor tourism and recreational industries.
• Physically capable individuals passionate about the outdoors.
• Strong teamwork skills and emphasis on customer care.
• Individuals must demonstrate customer service expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing outpost operations.
• Maintain equipment, gear, and the work area.
• Coordinate operations with outdoor guides.
• Handle customer service interactions.

Skills

Outdoor tourism experience

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Management skills

CPR and First Aid training

Job description

At the Outlaw Group, we believe in the adventure, and in living day to day, in what is real and in front of us. 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:

Outpost Management Team - River Manager

Location(s): Kremmling, CO. Idaho Springs, CO. Buena Vista, CO

Work Season: Full time and Part Time, May 2026 to September 2026,

Relocation?: Would you be moving to Colorado for this summer gig? AVA does offer some employee living accommodations at Buena Vista and Idaho Springs Outpost(s).

Pay Rate: SALARIED POSITION: $16,500 to $19,800 for the summer (May to September)
AVA is seeking enthusiastic, well organized and dynamic individuals with a passion for the outdoors to join our management team across our outpost. In this role you will help maintain a organized and well functioning work environment serving many outdoor adventures to the world.

*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

Assist in planning and managing outpost operations. (Aerial managers are responsible for managing ziplining and via ferrata operations while river managers are responsible for managing river operations)

Maintain equipment, gear, and the work area.

Coordinate outpost operations with outdoor guides.

Handle and assist in customer service.

Having a great time outdoors with guest and coworkers!

What we Look For

Experience in outdoor tourism and recreational industries.

Physically capable individuals passionate about the outdoors.

Strong teamwork skills.

People with an emphasis on customer care.

Individuals with strong customer service skills and previous management skills.

Individuals with up-to-date CPR, First Aid, and other training is always a plus!

Work Availability

Full Time ~ 40 hours
Holidays (4th of July)

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.

Why Apply Today?
Whether it's your love for the Rockies, soaking up the sun, meeting new friends, or trying something new – AVA offers all this as a Whitewater Raft Guide!

AVA strives to deliver the very highest level of guest service while bringing awareness and understanding of the surrounding wilderness to our guests. As leaders in our industry, we set examples in safety, professionalism, outdoor skills and guest service, while providing low-impact environmental recreation.

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.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.