Whitewater Rafting Guide

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• German

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Assemble camping gear and supplies
• Operate and maintain watercraft
• Plan trips
• Prepare meals
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Set up and take down camps
• Maintain equipment
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Wilderness First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Guide specialization

• Rafting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available