Lead Rafting Guide Job Information
May – September Annually
June, July, August – full time 5 or 6 days a week
May, September – part time, weekends
Apply by April 1st
1 position available seasonally
*usually internal hire from company unless relocating with experience
Work Site: Rafting and Fishing Headquarters, 39 Juniper Lane Alberton MT 59820
(35 min west off Missoula)
Responsibilities
Main guide contact for all rafting guides, direct supervisor
Responsible for smooth execution of customer trips
Maintains a clean and organized raft shop and check in center
Works closely with Business Office Manager to plan next days trips/guide schedules
Open up routine making the property and customer areas clean and presentable, ready for operation each day
Schedules shuttles and reorganized as needed to accommodate last minute trips
Redirects and corrects guide staff, teaching correct etiquette
Documents rafting staff performance and reports to owners
Documents CFS River Log
Carries out closing routine, making sure vans are cleared out, wiped down, clean on the outside and inside, locked at the end of the day and all keys are back in their homes. Coolers cleaned out and cold packs are in freezers
Oversees recycling program
Responsible for garbages/debris in Surfer Steve Bus and in the Rafting Shop
In Charge of Presenting the Golden Paddle Award Every two weeks
Counting Food for Orders and Working with Office Lead to make sure that the order is adequate for anticipated next two weeks of trips
Oversees food preparation in safe and clean bus
Builds strong company community through Sunday Dinner, penalty, and award systems for guide staff
Repairs gear, boats, and maintains order
Reports incidents to owners
Desired Candidates
Optional: Bachelors in Outdoor Recreation Management
2 Years experience at Adventure Missoula or other location
Housing Available on site
Rafting trips, flexible outdoor schedule
2+ Years Experience with whitewater rafting a must
Flexible schedule on shoulder season
Summer months: full time
Must include resume and three references with cover letter and email to: adventuremissoula@gmail.com
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Must have a cell phone and basic computer skills
Some knowledge about area fishing, river, basics of white water and river safety, outdoor activities, etc.
Freedom for professional growth as opportunities arise
Motivated by happiness in the outdoors
Tech savvy
Forward thinking and creative
Highly dependable and excellent communication skills
Willing to do what is physically and mentally asked of you
Personally healthy to supervise young energetic staff
Team/group motivated, inclusive
Takes responsibilities for mistakes
Honest and genuine with customer service
Strong work/life balance, Inspirational and positive attitude to oversee staff
Schedule and Pay: Lead Rafting Guide Job
Schedule and pay is flexible for a graduate student or for someone who may have other seasonal outdoor management employment in the six month off season.
Shifts:
Summer: On Call, 5 days a week
Spring/Fall: On Demand
Ability to grow and fill full or part time niches in the company as it adjusts with it’s talent/personnel and move between roles.