Whitewater River Trip Lead

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