ROW Adventures

 Each year ROW Adventures seeks to higher a few exceptional individuals to lead outdoor adventures in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene region. ROW Activity Guides lead a diversity of half-day to multi-day activities including rafting, lake kayaking, mountain biking, trail biking and hiking trips. No guiding experience is necessary to apply, but all hires must successfully complete all required training before guiding commercial trips. New ROW Activity Guides join a highly experienced staff of fun-loving, thoughtful and talented outdoor professionals with a tremendous passion for the natural world. As much as we love outdoor recreation, we love sharing about the cultural and natural history of the areas in which we travel even more. ROW hires individuals committed to excellence in hospitality and safety, who desire to provide meaningful interpretation to guests, support conservation efforts, desire to grow and learn, and who seek to set the high water mark in their professional and personal lives. Due to the breadth of rivers and types of trips ROW runs, this position offers a great start to what can become a long, rewarding career in outdoor leadership with ROW Adventures. Does this sound like you? Then apply to join our growing team!

Guide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely convey ROW guests on all ROW activities, including rafting, lake kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and trail biking trips.
• Safely drive 15 passenger van with guests and equipment trailer
• Excellent risk management capability in remote settings
• Work positively with other team members to implement all aspects of a ROW trip from pack-up to clean-up in order to provide guests with a safe, meaningful and memorable experience
• Engage and respond to guests in a positive, friendly and supportive manner, including meeting their expressed and unexpressed needs
• Provide meaningful interpretation to our guests on natural and cultural history topics pertinent to each trip, such as geology, Wild and Scenic Rivers, early homesteaders, Pacific salmon etc.
• Lead guest activities, such as hikes, camp games, storytelling or campfire music (primarily applies to multi-day trips)
• Prepare tasty, appealing meals for guests on applicable trips
• Take care of ROW equipment and facilities
• Professionally represent ROW and its Mission, Vision and Values
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in ROW's Guide Manual
• Act as a good steward of the natural world and follow Leave No Trace practices
• Perform other duties, including a minimum of 15 hours of warehouse work each season, as needed or assigned

Guide Qualifications:

• Legally allowed to work in the United States
• Minimum age of 23 necessary to drive guests
• Successful completion of all ROW training or approved equivalent required prior to first commercial work (can be completed after hiring)
• A current 36 hour minimum or higher advanced First Aid certification (WEC, WAFA, WFR, WEMT, EMT preferred) along with current CPR (can be completed after hiring)
• A positive, supportive team player
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Physically fit, able to work long hours in the field
• Willing and eager to interact positively with a range of age groups, from small children to seniors
• Experienced in guest services or group leadership preferred
• Strong personal connection to local area preferred
• Academic or professional background or equivalent experience in natural science, western American history, environmental education or conservation related field preferred
• Ability to follow ROW's drug-free and tobacco free workplace policy

How To Apply:

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Submit forms electronically to: jobs@rowadventures.com

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Mail forms to:
ROW Adventures
ATTN: Employment
P.O. Box 579
Couer d'Alene, ID 83816

Thank you for your interest in ROW Adventures.