White Water River Guide Job at BSA Summit Group, Oak Hill, WV

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  • BSA Summit Group
  • Oak Hill, WV

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Report

New River Experience Director

Employee Profile and Desired Traits

● High level emotional intelligence

● Active in team dynamics, conflict prevention/resolution, and identifying customer needs

● Cheerful attitude and servant leadership disposition

● Dedicated customer service and people oriented

● Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn and develop hard and soft skills

● Ability to interact with men and women of all ages and maturity levels of staff/customers

Duties & Responsibilities

● Comfortable with 5 days paddling/camping in remote setting without running water/electricity

● Welcome guests and conduct a gear shakedown water experience in the New River Gorge

● Pack and load food / equipment in trucks and boats

● Provide whitewater kayaking instruction

● Ensure guest safety and provide medical care as needed

● Interpret the natural and cultural history of the New River Gorge

● Provide and participate in evening programming

● Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe working area

● Other duties or projects as assigned by SBR leadership

● Abide by policies and procedure outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications & Training

● 18 years of age or older

● Wilderness First Aid & Swiftwater Rescue (training provided)

● Confident Swimmer

● Position is contingent on ability to pass river guide and swiftwater rescue training. You may be reassigned to other jobs if you do not pass the training courses.

● Ability to use Microsoft Teams daily for work related communication and coordination

● Be or become a registered member of Scouting America

Performance Results

● Provide end of year feedback on ways to improve the program

● Receive positive feedback from customers

● Improved paddling and teaching skills

Physical Requirements

● Up to 8 hours a day of either, paddling, swimming, hiking, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

● Must be able to climb back in raft from whitewater

● Can pass the physical exam and approved for SBR height and weight requirements HERE

Uniform

Summit staff uniform

Housing

10x12' Platform Tent; various camping sites

Expected Working Hours

5-day trek

Job Tags

Remote job, Afternoon shift,

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