River Fishing Guide - Whitewater Guide -> Fishing Guide
About The Position
The Outlaw Group is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join their team as Whitewater Raft Guides and Fishing Guides for the upcoming season. This is a dual role where you will train and start your season on the river as a raft guide while doing regular training throughout the summer as a Fly Fishing guide. You will assist on trips with experience fly fishermen from walk and wades to river float trips. A river 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. This job does require an onsite location in Colorado, and the company does have options for employees to live during the summer.
Requirements
- Up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification.
- Raft guide training at the start of the season.
- Physically capable individuals.
- Fishing experience.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Emphasis on customer care.
- Work Availability: Part Time < ~30 hours, Full Time ~ 40 hours.
- Availability for Holidays (4th of July).
Nice To Haves
- Individuals with up-to-date CPR, First Aid, and other training is always a plus!
Responsibilities
- Navigate rafts down a river while managing a great guest experience!
- Assist in fishing operations such as walk and wades and fishing float trips.
- Teach guests to fish and follow state fishing regulations.
- Maintain equipment, gear, and the work area.
- Maintain situational awareness and readiness to help perform river rescue maneuvers if needed.
- Conduct 2-3 trips a day typically ~9-hour workdays.
- Have a great time outdoors with guests and coworkers!
Benefits
- Base pay is $15.16 an hour + tips.
- Tipped income commonly adding an additional $10 to $20 dollars an hour on average.
- Gear discounts!
- Access to discounts on outdoor industry professional gear across many major brands such as North Face, Yeti, Patagonia, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
