Whitewater rafting guide

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

• In/on water

• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips

• Operate and maintain watercraft

• Operate off-road vehicles

• Plan trips

• Operate photographic and video equipment

• Operate communication (including emergency) devices

• Maintain equipment

• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction

• Address customers' complaints or concerns

• Assist clients/guests with special needs

• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Guide specialization

• General outdoors guiding

• Rafting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Handling heavy loads

• Physically demanding

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Flexibility

• Initiative

• Judgement

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

• Gasoline paid

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available

• Learning/training paid by employer

• On-site amenities

• On-site housing options

• On-site recreation and activities

• Team building opportunities

• Transportation provided by employer

• Variable or compressed work week