Raft Guide

Description

Position Type: Full Time, Seasonal 

Schedule: Variable; Weekend, night and holiday work as required

Compensation: $15 (based on experience); competitive overnight and day rates

Location: Moab, UT

Employment Contingencies: Background Check and Fully Vaccinated for Covid-19 

Job Summary

The Raft Guide position is responsible for guiding one to five-day whitewater rafting trips on class I-III rivers for people with disabilities. Guides will work in a team to facilitate all aspects of the trip experience, including trip preparation, river guiding, facilitation of activities, environmental education, and trip de-rigging. A primary function of this and every other job at the National Ability Center is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor of the National Ability Center receives the highest caliber of service. 

Benefits

• Potential for complimentary housing in Moab, UT in a shared house
• Access to industry pro deals, swiftwater rescue training,  and scholarship funds for continuing education and certification
• Ability to opt into Accident Insurance
• Other benefits for seasonal staff as outlined in the employee manual

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

· Lead paddle and oar rig rafts through class I-III rapids on sections of the Green and Colorado rivers including but not limited to; The Fisher Towers, Ruby/Horsethief, Desolation Canyon, Westwater Canyon

· Lead instructional talks regarding safety and leave no trace camping techniques 

· Teach participants about the natural and human history of the Colorado Plateau and Colorado River 

· Ensure that trips utilize above par safety procedures

· Assist with food packing, preparation and clean up 

· Organize, maintain, and help repair program equipment 

· Adapt equipment to enable participants with special needs to fully participate

· Drive and help maintain 15 passenger vans, large buses, and trucks with trailers

· Assist in trip preparation, implementation, and follow-up 

· Participate fully as a member of the National Ability Center staff team 

· Comply with National Ability Center safety and  health policies and procedures 

· Other duties as identi?ed

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

· Desire to work with people with disabilities (prior experience is helpful, but not required) 

· Ability to lead groups in an outdoor setting 

· Ability to communicate effectively with participants, co-workers and managers

· Demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively within a team 

· Flexible with a strong work ethic to accommodate multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities 

· Demonstrated history of responsibility, dependability, and maturity 

· Ability to positively receive and provide job coaching for personal development 

Requirements

· Must be able to start no later than April 25, 2022 and work until mid/late September 

· Current Wilderness First Responder (through WMI, WMA, or SOLO) and CPR/AED certi?cations 

· Current driver’s license with clean driving record 

· Current Utah Food Handler’s Permit (must be obtained before your start date and costs $30).

· Experience working in the outdoor industry or adaptive recreation preferred

· Experience working with volunteers preferred

· Able/willing to work long hours in temperatures which regularly exceed 100 degrees 

· Able/willing to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 lbs. 

· Able/willing to work irregular hours with a schedule which changes often

· Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19