White Water River Guide

Location

West Virginia | United States

Job description

Direct Report

River Experience Director

● High level emotional intelligence

● Active in team dynamics, conflict prevention /resolution , and identifying customer needs

● Cheerful attitude and servant leadership disposition

● Dedicated customer service and people oriented

● Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn

● Ability to interact with men and women of all ages and maturity levels of staff/customers

● Supervise and lead participants on class 1-3 white water ensuring a safe, fun experience

● Remain calm in stressful situations

● Facilitate a 5-day white water experience in the New River Gorge

● Participate and implement Leave No Trace principles

● Provide leadership to implement youth development and transformational experiences

● Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe working area

● Assist logistics drivers with loading and unloading gear

● Enact and conduct safety protocols if needed for on the river emergencies

● Other duties or projects as assigned by SBR leadership

● Abide by policies and procedure outlined in the SBR staff handbook

● 18 years of age or older

● Must pass training to become a documented river guide (training is provided)

● Must be able to obtain Wilderness First Aid (training is provided)

● Required: Strong swimmer

● Preferred: Whitewater and/or camping/trekking experience

● Ability to use Microsoft Teams daily for work related communication and coordination

● Be or become a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America

● Assist all participants to complete the New River Experience

● Regularly show appreciation to coworkers via written and verbal methods

● Participate in team activities

● Up to 8 hours a day of either standing, paddling, hiking, and the ability to lift 75 lbs.

Can pass the physical exam and approved for SBR height and weight requirements HERE

Summit staff uniform

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Salary

$1,510 - $1,590 per month