Whitewater River Guide Job at Summit Bechtel Reserve, Glen Jean, WV

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  • Summit Bechtel Reserve
  • Glen Jean, WV

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Provide our guests with a world class multi-day whitewater experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct a gear shakedown / inventory with guests
  • Provide whitewater kayaking instruction and ensure rafter safety, providing medical care as needed
  • Pack and load food / equipment in trucks and boats
  • Potential act as "Sweep" boater and be competent with river rescue skills and rigging
  • Interpret the natural and cultural history of the New River Gorge
  • Provide and participate in evening programming
  • Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
  • Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
  • Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
  • Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

  • Minimum age: 18+
  • Higher salary for document whitewater experience / certifications
  • Required: Confident swimmer
  • Comfortable with 5 days paddling/camping in remote setting without running water/electricity
  • Wilderness First Aid & Swiftwater Rescue (training provided)
  • Position is contingent on passing Swiftwater rescue training. You may be reassigned to other jobs if you fail the course
  • Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, swim, and paddle up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
  • Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record , including height/weight guidelines
  • Housing : 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours : 5-6 day Trek

Desired Traits

  • High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
  • Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
  • Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds

Job Tags

Remote work, Afternoon shift,

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