Lead Multi-Day river trips on the Deschutes River in Oregon!

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Posted: Mar 09, 2024

Lead Guide

Deschutes River Adventures

Maupin, Oregon

Wages/Pay
$145.00 - $165.00 / day + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 15, 2024

Deschutes River Adventures is looking for an experienced multi-day guide to join our crew this season! We run about 30, 2, 3 and 4 day trips per season on the Deschutes River. The Lead Multi-Day River Guide oversees the planning, packing, and launching of our overnight river trips. The position requires collaboration with DRA guides and managers to ensure a smooth planning, shopping, and packing process for all of our overnight trips. This lead position will have a vast river, camping, and rafting gear knowledge, previous rowing experience, and have worked overnight river trips in the past. The lead position will realize the importance of Deschutes River Adventures' goals of excellent guest service, prioritizing safety, and an overall commitment to excellence in our work. We are a highly organized well well-oiled machine when it comes to our guided river trip schedule!

Priority will be given to the candidate with overnight river trip experience. Housing and meals are provided. 

Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Current First Aid / CPR (we can help you renew)
  • Swiftwater Training 1 (preferred)
  • Clean driving record
  • 18 y/o or older
  • Timeliness
  • Flexibility 
  • Follow Instructions 
  • Helpful and positive attitude
  • Professionalism on the river and in the shop at all time

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Contact Info

Deschutes River Adventures

Since 1981 Deschutes River Adventures is committed to providing excellent equipment, guides & service on the Lower Deschutes River in Central Oregon. The DRA crew is full of hardworking people who are passionate & knowledgeable about running rivers all over the world. We specialize in multi-day & single-day guided river trips (Class III, IV) raft rentals, coffee shop, retail & photos.

Location
Oregon
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
20 Full time, 10 part time
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Large employee house is available for up to 12 and located next door to our shop location. There are two single occupancy housing options available, up to 4 people total.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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