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AVA Rafting & Zipline: Whitewater Raft Guide
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Summer Season!
Location: AVA Rafting & Zipline has three outposts located throughout the state of Colorado. Those three locations are Buena Vista, Idaho Springs and Kremmling
Schedule: Seasonal Full Time
Guide School Start Date: May 13th, 2024
Apply Here: https://www.coloradorafting.net/about-us/employment/
Looking to make adventure your job? Why not work for the best adventure guide company in the state of Colorado. AVA has several locations that all offer their own unique opportunities and activities (so much more than rafting and ziplining). Employees enjoy consistent work where they help make lifetime memories for their guests every day. The good times don't stop on your days off as AVA employees can experience any of our activities they want for free!
Make incredible mountain peaks, towers of granite, and rushing rivers your office. Our positive and energetic culture have led countless guides to friends and memories that last a lifetime. There are even opportunities for year-round employment through our sister companies, Breckenridge Ski & Sport and Peak 1 Express. What are you waiting for? Adventure awaits.
Perks Include:
- End of Season Bonus
- Cost of Guide School Fully Reimbursed Over Three Consecutive Years at AVA
- Employee Campground Offered at Buena Vista and Idaho Springs Locations!
- CPR/FA Course Provided (additional cost)
- Free Adventure Trips with AVA
- Free Shared Shuttle Services with Peak 1 Express
- Free Ski, Snowboard and Bike Rentals with Breckenridge Ski & Sport
- Year-round work opportunities available through AVA, Peak 1 Express and Breckenridge Ski & Sport
- Health Insurance & 401(k) offered
- Rec Center Access Offered at Idaho Springs Location (additional cost to the employee)
- ProForm Deals Available to All Employees
- Discounts for Friends & Family on AVA Adventure Trips
- Discounts for Friends & Family on Peak 1 Express Services
Pay Rate: According to pay scale of river mileage and sections checked out on, + end-of-season bonus upon completion of contract
- River Guide I Expected Day Trip Range: $37.00 -$104.00 per trip/DOE
- River Guide I Expected Overnight Trip Range: $141.00 - $400.00 per overnight/DOE (applies to Buena Vista and Kremmling locations)
- Hourly Work: Any hourly work will be compensated at $15.00/hour
These are the pay ranges that AVA reasonably expects to pay for this position. A variety of factors are considered when determining individual compensation decisions.
Becoming a Professional River Guide: Our world class guide school will teach you all the skills necessary to become a whitewater industry professional. It will also certify you to legally guide commercial rafting trips in the state of Colorado. We teach our students to safely run any river, any crew anywhere. As a result, your certification, and the skills you will learn can be transferred to other states in the US as well as countries all over the world. The knowledge you will gain in leadership, communication, risk management and critical decision making will strengthen your ability to perform in any carrier and allow you to excel in any industry.
Job Description: As an AVA guide your job is to surpass the expectations of our guests by leading world class adventures that provide safe and unique interactions with our natural environment every day. You should be passionate about setting the bar in our industry of safety, respect, and innovation while holding yourself to the highest personal standards with integrity.
Requirements:
- Successfully complete AHRA approved guide training program, AVA's Guide School or have completed certified guide school elsewhere
- Demonstrate outstanding guest service and professionalism at all times
- Maintain distinct understanding of the guide's integral role in creating the very best guest experience, and take responsibility for this role at all times
- Possess current First Aid and CPR certifications
- Commit to work for entire season, including all weekends and holidays
- Able to have a flexible schedule
- Able to work as productive and positive member of team
- Able to work outdoors for long days in diverse weather conditions
- Have a high physical fitness level
- Over 18 years of age
- Be involved in at least one department (transportation, safety, training, property, equipment) at your outpost
- Help maintain quality and cleanliness of outpost, including picking up trash
- Have strong camping and wilderness skills
- Enjoy working with a variety of people in an active environment
- Have a well-groomed and professional presentation
- Work positively and effectively as part of a team environment
- Able to take constructive criticism about your performance
- Able to speak to large groups of people
- Able to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Adhere to AVA policies and procedures
- Understand and exemplify AVA core values, vision, and mission
If you are interested in joining the AVA Team this summer, then please apply today! AVA strives to deliver the very highest level of guest service while bringing awareness and understanding of the surrounding wilderness to our guests. As leaders in our industry, we set examples in safety, professionalism, outdoor skills and guest service, while providing low-impact environmental recreation. Apply Today!
Apply Here: https://www.coloradorafting.net/about-us/employment/
The Outlaw Group | AVA Rafting & Zipline is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Job Listing Anticipated Close Date: 5/13/2024
