Training cost ranges based on experience up to $125. Serve as a whitewater rafting guide on both paddle and oar rafts. If hired, training will continue on the Arkansas River (unpaid) until you are ready to guide commercially (usually two to three weeks). We hire only professionals, and we expect the highest level of professionalism from our staff.Colorado Adventure Center also offers a First Aid & CPR class during our training program. Guides will run full-day, half-day, and third-day river trips on Clear Creek. You must have accurate and up-to-date guide logs (including training and certification) to be eligible for employment. These positions are available at our Idaho Springs basecamp.Select staff may work March through October. Responsibilities include handling waivers, money, data entry, inventory control, checking in guests and cleaning the office space.
It’s important to us and it should be to you that your training exceeds the standards of the the industry. A minimum of 50 hours of on-river training (30 of which must be with a certified training guide) are required by law. Please realize there is much more training in May and June than commercially paid trips so you must be able to support yourself financially through those times. White water rafting jobs are paid by the trip and you will be paid $36 per half-day trip and $68 per full-day trip in your first season. We define experienced staff as those with at least 200 hours of at-height experience, and knowledge of basic rescue and lowering techniques. Job Summary. Even though we hire most or all of our new guides from the training course, we’d like to emphasize that you are not guaranteed a job after the program is over. CPR & First Aid training is available at a minimal cost.
Both courses are open 7 days a week in the summer so staff will be required to work weekdays and weekends with varying days off. Candidates should understand risk management, be organized, have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced and busy environment.
Whitewater rafting employment involves many job types in addition to river guides. We employ approximately four year-round positions at our company and 50 summer seasonal staff. It is the foundation of your career with us, and the foundation of our business. Anyone who applies should recognize that this is a lifestyle more than a typical job and standard work hours do not apply – fun and adventure is in your job description!We are looking for new and experienced office staff to welcome our guests as they check in for their various activities. Minimum age 25.The primary responsibility of this job is to manage the inherent risks of working in the adventure industry. Responsibilities include taking action shots of outdoor activities-rafting, zip line, and aerial ropes course, sorting, filing, uploading, and storing digital pictures, selling photo packages to guests, time management, and responding to email and voicemail inquiries. You must have a current DOT physical, Colorado CDL (commercial driver’s license) and be able to pass a pre-employment and possible random drug screenings. All staff must meet the participant requirements (48” tall and between 65-250lbs). Your cost will be determined during the interview process.The exact dates vary each year – typically there is a training in May & June. Must have a professional attitude, and be willing to learn and accept new ideas. Everyone is expected to spend time acting as a guide as well as a participant… rain, snow, or shine. We will need a copy of your driving records. If you are an experienced guide or safety kayaker, or are interested in joining our team as a Guest Services Representative, Guest Services Manager, or CDL Bus Driver, please fill out an application online.Thank you for your interest in Colorado rafting employment with American Adventure Expeditions. Advanced certifications are not only taken into consideration during the application process, but they will also result in pay increases. A standard training day includes 3 parts: time at height practicing skills, rescue practice, group discussion/training on the ground or in a conference room. Our training program greatly exceeds the state requirements in all areas.Our training will give candidates the skills and know-how to perform the job of a white water professional. We also cover risk management, customer service, teamwork, decision making, time management, vertical rescues and many more exciting skills!We are looking for team players who enjoy the outdoors and are passionate about photography.