03/11/2026
Its that time of year: Guide Trainees wanted
Exciting Jobs, Unforgettable Experiences
SUMMER PART-TIME
WHITEWATER RAFTING GUIDES –
CLASS I & II WATAUGA RIVER ELIZABETHTON TN
• LOOKING FOR CLEAN CUT, intelligent, hard working, dedicated individuals THAT LOVE PEOPLE AND THE OUTDOORS.
• NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – WE TRAIN ALL OUR GUIDES
• CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATE REQUIRED – WE OFFER CLASS
HAVE THE DESIRE TO WORK, AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. We look for intelligence, humor, friendliness and attention to detail in our employees it’s also one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll take on in life.
We warn against becoming a guide if you are looking to strike gold. "Don't expect to make a lot of money, but expect to have a lot of fun," . $15 to $20 per trip. paid by the trip plus tips
Know that we demand a lot from our staff because we provide a level of service that is well above the standard in the rafting industry. We look for people seeking to set the high STANDARD in their personal and professional lives. If you are a friendly, self-starting, energetic, physically fit, creative and hard-working person with a love for people and the natural world, and are interested in a long-term relationship with us APPLY TODAY.
Employees must be at least 18 years of age and there's no such thing as being too old to be a guide as long as you are deemed capable of doing the job.
We do not require guides to be experienced when they come to us. We will provide training to enable you to develop the necessary skills and teamwork needed to guide a safe and enjoyable commercial rafting trip. Our goal is that every one of our guests returns from their river trip not just satisfied but excited and already planning their next trip with us.
Who are Guides? College students, Grad students, in-between college and a real job, Young at heart Individuals, School Teachers, Nurses, Professionals, average ordinary individuals who started out as a guide trainee and fell in love with the job – the lifestyle of being a raft guide.
Trainees with existing full time or part-time jobs:
WE WILL WORK AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE IF YOU WANT TO PUT IN THE TIME TO TRAIN.
Please do not apply if you only plan to be a rafting guide for one season.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere around our guests. WE are a family owned and operated business with a drug-free workplace.
