Whitewater River Director

The Summit Bechtel Reserve; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platform tent housing

Summit Staff Uniform

Job summary

The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV seeks a River Trek Supervisor to lead and oversee our river trek program. You will organize 5-day whitewater treks, train trek leads, supervise guests, and ensure safety and program quality along the New River Gorge.

You will maintain equipment, implement Leave No Trace, collaborate with the National Park Service on river service projects, and conduct staff evaluations.

Qualifications

• Experienced commercial Trip Leader on the New River in West Virginia.
• Competent Class 1–3 whitewater paddler/oarsman with multi-day rafting knowledge.
• Able to obtain Red Cross First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (training provided).
• Valid driver license and Summit Driving permit eligibility.
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening).
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize/manage 5-day whitewater Treks in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
• Train, manage, and supervise trek leads in all aspects of trek program and safety.
• Manage and supervise guests to ensure safety and quality of program.
• Maintain trek equipment in an organized and good working condition.
• Implement thorough leave no trace standards.
• Work with National Park Service to identify and participate in quality river service projects.
• Ensure staff receive periodically written performance evaluations.
• 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

Skills

Commercial Trip Leader experience

Class 1-3 whitewater paddling

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Provides leadership and oversight to the river trek staff and program. Supervise, train, manage, and deliver the river trek. Use the river trek as a vehicle to deliver the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize/manage 5-day whitewater Treks in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
• Train, manage, and supervise trek leads in all aspects of trek program and safety.
• Manage and supervise guests to ensure safety and quality of program.
• Maintain trek equipment in an organized and good working condition.
• Implement thorough leave no trace standards.
• Work with National Park Service to identify and participate in quality river service projects.
• Ensure staff receive periodically written performance evaluations.
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21+
• Required: Experienced and documented commercial Trip Leader on the New River in West Virginia.
• Required: Competent Class 1-3 whitewater paddler/oarsman. Strong multi-day rafting trip knowledge
• Able to become Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (Training provided)
• Valid driver license and able to obtain a Summit Driving permit.
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, swim, and paddle up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 5-6 day Trek

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds

Salary: $2150 - $2500 per month