Whitewater Raft Guide - Rookie

Arkansas Valley Adventures; Idaho Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employee camping accommodations

Gear discounts

Resumo da oferta

Arkansas Valley Adventures seeks Whitewater Raft Guides for Colorado’s spring through fall season. No prior experience is required, but you must have a current CPR/First Aid certification.

This year’s season runs May through September at our Colorado locations, with onsite camping accommodations offered. As the face of AVA, you’ll lead safe, educational river trips, manage guests, and keep equipment in top condition while delivering memorable outdoor experiences.

Qualificações

• Customer service mindset and ability to engage guests.
• Passion for outdoors and river environments.
• Commitment to safety and risk awareness.

Responsabilidades

• Lead safe, educational river trips for guests.
• Maintain equipment, gear, and work area during shifts.
• Provide excellent guest experience and adapt to river conditions.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Outdoor enthusiast

Safety oriented

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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 employee camping accommodations at the Buena Vista and Idaho Springs Outposts. Employee camping features shower, restroom, cooking, and recreational facilities.

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.

AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join our team as Whitewater Raft Guides for the upcoming season. As a Raft Guide, you will be the face of our company, responsible for leading safe, educational, and fun river trips while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. A Whitewater Raft 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. We provide a raft guide training course at the beginning of the season for all rookie raft guides and a CPR/Wilderness First Aid class for those who do not have their certifications. *NOTE* This job does require onsite location in Colorado, the company does have optional areas for employees to stay during the summer

What You’ll Do

Navigate rafts down a river while managing a great guest experience! 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. 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

• Base pay is $15.16, 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.

With over 25 years of experience in outdoor recreation and transportation, Outlaw embodies the Colorado experience and represents the best of Colorado’s outdoors, mountain communities, and urban areas. Across our brands, we seek to offer unparalleled guest service, foster connection between our guests and Colorado’s natural areas, and increase travel accessibility throughout the state. We believe in the importance of experience and connection, constantly looking for innovative and new ways to explore Colorado, expand our boundaries, and have fun in the great outdoors.