Professional River Guide
Boulder City, NV, USA
Starting Pay:
Position Type:
Education:
Requirements:
Duration:
$15/hour + tips
Part Time / Full Time
High School or above; Outdoor Education / Natural Science degree a plus
CPR / First Aid, WFA or WFR, Health Card, Clean Driving Record
Year-round / Seasonal
About The Position
Applicants must be outgoing, enjoy educating a diverse audience, confident in a leadership role, and have a passion for nature. In addition to knowledge of the natural history of the area, applicants must also have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to entertain the clients. Strong communication and public speaking skills are a must. Guides must demonstrate solid work ethic, possess high standards, and be patient, detail-oriented, and extremely organized. Qualified applicants must be able to make proper decisions quickly and work calmly in tense or chaotic situations and be efficient within a team.
Must be willing to work long hours in harsh environments, be physically fit, and able to lift 50+ lbs overhead. Guides will lead trips, assist in river launches, retrievals, shuttles, and transportation to/from Las Vegas hotels. Experience with multi-day camping and desert travel is important. Preference will be given to those with WFR, WEMT, ACA or BCU Rescue certifications. While guides may specialize in one area, they are expected to support and cross-train in other disciplines. You must always act in a professional manner, and dress according to your job function.
Two years previous guiding experience on fast moving water is highly desired. Applicants with no prior guiding experience can gain the necessary skills by enrolling in our Guide School (additional fee). Scholarships may be awarded to qualified applicants.
Requirements
Requirements:
Must pass drug screen / random tests
Must pass post-offer background check
Clean driving record, CDL a plus
Clean professional appearance
Non-smoking work environment
Clark County Food Handler Card
CPR/First Aid/AED
WFA or WFR
Cell phone with texting capabilities
Internet and email access
Previous experience (or) Guide School
Must be at least 21 years old
About Desert Adventures
Desert Adventures is an outdoor adventure tour company based in Boulder City, Nevada. Our focus is connecting people with nature through authentic experiences and education. We offer a variety of tours including biking, hiking, paddling, and scenic tours as well as a livery service and rental program. We also instruct courses in SUP, kayaking, canoeing, river safety and rescue, CPR / First Aid, and Wilderness Medicine. We have one of the most comprehensive training programs in the area and encourage diversity and inclusion in the outdoors and the workplace. We have been in business since 2004 and are proud to be a woman-owned and operated business.