Job Description: Have you trained to be a whitewater rafting guide in North Carolina or another state? Are you ready to take your guiding career to the next level with more technical whitewater and trip-leading opportunities? Asheville Adventure Company, AAC is now accepting applications for experienced river guides at our Asheville Outpost. Peak season runs from May through September with opportunities to guide until October.
All experienced guide candidates must complete three familiarization runs plus a checkout run. A leadership team will evaluate your technical skills, teamwork, customer service, and leadership qualities. Upon successful completion of the evaluation process, you’ll spend the summer guiding guests down the French Broad.
Successful applicants are encouraged to learn about the environment, geology, and history of the French Broad corridor to better serve our guests.
Experienced guides must provide copies of their River logs, and documentation of their first regulated trip, along with current CPR and First Aid (or higher) certifications.
Additional certifications such as Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Swiftwater Rescue are highly encouraged and can increase your hourly pay once hired.
Experienced guides must be team players with excellent customer service skills—after all, rafting is about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
Pay: $15-$23 an hour depending on experience
How to apply: Email resume to [email protected]
Asheville Adventure Company values diversity and inclusion among our community of staff members and seeks to recruit the most talented from a diverse pool of applicants. AAC does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
