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Position Overview
Provide our guests with a world class multi-day whitewater experience. Key Responsibilities
Review and verify participant tent assignments, waivers, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions before trip. Provide pre-trip safety briefing and kayak orientation Responsible for trip dynamics, safety, and communications Coordinate with SBR leadership and National Park Service in case of emergency evacuation Interpret the natural and cultural history of the New River Gorge Complete post trip reporting with West Virginia DNR 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+ Required: Documentation & references proving you have worked as a commercial river guide Required: Confident swimmer Comfortable with 5 days paddling/camping in remote setting without running water/electricity Wilderness First Aid & Swiftwater Rescue (training provided) Position 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 70 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
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Provide our guests with a world class multi-day whitewater experience. Key Responsibilities
Review and verify participant tent assignments, waivers, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions before trip. Provide pre-trip safety briefing and kayak orientation Responsible for trip dynamics, safety, and communications Coordinate with SBR leadership and National Park Service in case of emergency evacuation Interpret the natural and cultural history of the New River Gorge Complete post trip reporting with West Virginia DNR 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+ Required: Documentation & references proving you have worked as a commercial river guide Required: Confident swimmer Comfortable with 5 days paddling/camping in remote setting without running water/electricity Wilderness First Aid & Swiftwater Rescue (training provided) Position 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 70 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
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