Raft Guide (RETURNING) - Summer 2026
About The Position
Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor. This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play! Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass Free and discounted friends & family day passes Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more) Employee housing program 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting Discounted onsite daycare Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more) Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts This posting is for RETURNING Guides only We will be posting for NEW Guides later in the Spring. Position Summary The River Guide position requires a professional, fun, energetic individual with good organization and communication skills to guide guests down various rivers and clearly convey safety information. The River Guide works with people of varying ages, skill levels, and familiarity with outdoor environments. Must be able to guide at a proficient level, operate safely, understand river hydrology, and have the ability to make quick decisions on whitewater. River Guides must have a passion for water and be a steward for the outdoor environment. Must be able to work outside in all conditions.
Requirements
- License(s)/Certification(s): 1st Aid & CPR
- Technical: Have or develop proficient paddle captain technique
- Physical Capabilities: Can remain outside in all conditions for long periods of time. Must be physically capable of being on the river for hours and handle boat navigation independently if needed.
- Additional: Applicant must own an approved PFD, helmet, river knife, and whistle.
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum Experience: 2+ Years
Responsibilities
- Guide day trips on the Upper and Lower Deschutes, McKenzie, and North Umpqua Rivers.
- Performs lead, sweep, and safety of boat duties as assigned.
- Stack, unstack, and tie down boats on trailers and trucks.
- Complete assigned tasks while waiting for guests to arrive for trips.
- Fit personal floatation devices (PFDs), helmets, and splash gear for guests.
- Complete and submit incident and accident reports, when necessary, immediately following an incident or accident.
- Participates in pre-and post-trip meetings as scheduled.
- Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude in dealing with managers, office staff, co-workers, and guests.
- Behave professionally at all times.
- Learn about the natural environment and human history of the area and share knowledge with guests.
- Treat guests with respect and compassion.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
- Clean the guide area, refrigerators, and kitchen.
- Pack equipment, unpack, clean, and put away all trip gear after the trip.
- Wash and hang out the trip rental gear and PFDs.
- Assist with vehicle clean-up and fueling.
- Provide input on areas for improvement.
Benefits
- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
- Free and discounted friends & family day passes
- Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
- Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
- Employee housing program
- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
- Discounted onsite daycare
- Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
- Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
