Whitewater River Guide

Position Overview

Provide our guests with a world class multi-day whitewater experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a gear shakedown / inventory with guests
• Provide whitewater kayaking instruction and ensure rafter safety, providing medical care as needed
• Pack and load food / equipment in trucks and boats
• Potential act as "Sweep" boater and be competent with river rescue skills and rigging
• Interpret the natural and cultural history of the New River Gorge
• Provide and participate in evening programming
• 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: 18+
• Higher salary for document whitewater experience / certifications
• Required: Confident swimmer
• Comfortable with 5 days paddling/camping in remote setting without running water/electricity
• Wilderness First Aid & Swiftwater Rescue (training provided)
• Position is contingent on passing Swiftwater rescue training. You may be reassigned to other jobs if you fail the course
• 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 50 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