Raft Guide

pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"spanPosition Overview/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;" /span/p pspan style="font-size: 15px;"spanJoin our team leading unforgettable rafting experiences through the pristine waters of Alaska's Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. As a raft guide, /spanspanyou'll/spanspan row an 18-foot oar-rig raft carrying up to 8 passengers on 1.5-hour scenic float down the /spanspanTsirku/spanspan, /spanspanKlehini/spanspan, or Chilkat Rivers. This position combines outdoor leadership, risk management, and guest services in one of Alaska's most spectacular settings/spanspan.  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/p pspan style="font-size: 16px;"span  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 16px;" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"spanRequired Qualifications/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;" /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanMust be 19 or older by June 2025  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanWilderness First Responder, CPR, Swift Water Rescue certified  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanWe can /spanspanassist/spanspan with certifications if you are not currently certified  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanAbility to lift and carry 80 pounds repeatedly over uneven terrain  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanExcellent communication and group management skills  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanValid driver's license and clean driving record  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 15px;"span   /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"spanPrimary Responsibilities/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"span /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"spanSafety Guest Experience/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;" /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanMaintain constant awareness of guest safety and river conditions  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanCreate an engaging, educational, and entertaining experience for guests  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanManage groups of up to 48 people during daily tours  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanCollect and verify all necessary waivers and tickets  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"spanEquipment Operations/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;" /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanFoster a positive guest experience  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanSet up and break down rafting equipment daily  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanConduct pre-trip equipment checks and maintenance  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanDrive vehicles with guests and equipment as needed  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanComplete daily guide checklists and incident reports  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanMaintain cleanliness of gear, facilities, and river access points  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"spanTeam Professional Development/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;" /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanWork collaboratively within a tight-knit guide team  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanParticipate in ongoing training and skill development  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanMaintain professional appearance and attitude  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanCommunicate effectively with program managers and maintenance staff  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanAssist/spanspan with other programs and operational needs as /spanspanrequired/spanspan  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 15px;"span /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"spanAdditional Job Responsibilities/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"span /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;" /span/p pspan style="font-size: 15px;"spanEmployees may be called on to /spanspanparticipate/spanspan in other Haines programs at any time.  /spanspanThis may include but is not limited to - hiking tours, gear truck driving, CDL bus driving for other tours, vehicle maintenance, general driving duties, food prep, gear maintenance, and overall operational support./spanspan /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/p pspan style="font-size: 15px;"span /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/p pspan style="font-size: 16px;"span /span/spanspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"spanOptional CDL Program/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;" /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanOpportunity to obtain Class B CDL  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanAdditional/spanspan compensation for bus driving duties  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanRequirements include:   /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanFMCSA pre-employment drug screening  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanValid Medical Examiner's Card  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanCompletion of 8-hour AMG Haines Driver training  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"spanWork Schedule/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"spanSeasonal Flow/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;" /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanShoulder Season (May September)   /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"span20-30 hours per week  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanExcellent opportunity for personal outdoor exploration  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul /li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanPeak Season (June - August)   /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"span40+ hours per week  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanLimited time off during high-volume periods  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul /li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanSchedule flexibility /spanspanrequired/spanspan  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanMay include evening and weekend shifts  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 16px;"span  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 16px;" /span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"spanEmployee Housing Details/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 22px;" /span/p pspanHaines housing consists of our employee campground. The campground is located behind our warehouse, making the commute to work convenient for any staff planning to come to Alaska without a vehicle.  /spanspan /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"First-year guides typically tent camp  /spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanSenior staff may access camper/RV spots  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanPersonal campervans/trailers considered with approval  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"spanAmenities/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;" /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanFour plumbed bathroom/shower facilities  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanSecure communal cooking area (/spanspanrequired/spanspan due to local wildlife)  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanGuide room with /spanspanWiFi/spanspan and electrical access  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanNearby laundromat within walking distance  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanPet-friendly with management approval  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold;"span style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"spanCost Terms/span/span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;"span  /span/spanspan style="color: #0f4761; font-size: 18px;" /span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"span$100 monthly rent ($50 per paycheck)  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanPro-rated first month  /span/spanspan style="font-size: 15px;" /span/li /ul ul lispan style="font-size: 15px;"spanFull final month payment /spanspanrequired/spanspan regardless of early departure/span/span/li /ul