Zip Line Course Manager
Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours
Canon City, Colorado
Seeking a passionate and experienced Zip Line Course Manager to lead our team this season.
Job Starts: Feb 19, 2024
Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours
Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours
Currently recruiting for the season from April 15th, 2024 to September 15th, 2024.
Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours began running river trips in 2004 and since that time we have become the most popular choice for rafting the Royal Gorge and Colorado's #1 destination for zip line tours. With that, we always keep our focus on quality over quantity and making sure our guests remain our #1 priority in everything we do.
We're located in the upper Arkansas River Basin “An Outdoor Paradise in Central Colorado” Geographically considered a high desert. Offering kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and much much more.
- Location
- Colorado
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 50
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours
Working with Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours certifies you to be the leader of our remarkable outdoor experiences. A guide will help shape new attitudes and outlooks while sharing access to unforgettable adventures. This job is both an exciting and reflective experience. Our goal is oriented towards seamless and memorable experiences for our guests, which creates an easy-going atmosphere and, overall, a fun and positive workplace.
The Employee Experience
The Arkansas River in Colorado offers both amazing excitement and serenity, all centrally located to our base. ? Opportunities abound, including rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, climbing, and much more! ?♂️?♀️?♂️ (see perks section)
We take pride in having a staff that overwhelmingly returns season after season, which is why training opportunities with Royal Gorge Rafting are few and far between. Immediate questions? Call: 719-275-7238. ?
Ideal Candidate
From ensuring overall safety to our goal of exceeding guests' expectations, we know that to get this right, we need to have the best staff both on and off the river. ?
We take pride in offering professional guide training for new guides. We treat your experience in our guide training program with great detail and care as you literally become a part of our company. ?♂️
Experienced guides with at least 4 seasons of experience on Class II-V whitewater are needed for the Royal Gorge Section. You will need to maintain a high fitness level to work outdoors through diverse weather and challenging scenarios, as well as possess current First Aid and CPR certifications. ??️
Room and Board
Accommodations (if needed are as follows):
- Spectacular Accommodations: Enjoy free lodging with breathtaking million-dollar views of the Royal Gorge Region.
- Affordable Deposit: A mid-season deposit of $150 is required, held until the end of your season, ensuring commitment and accountability.
- Deposit Refund: Upon respectfully cleaning up your designated area at the end of the season, your deposit will be promptly refunded.
- Convenient Amenities: Access to refrigerators at our boathouse and an outdoor patio & kitchen area for meal preparation and relaxation. We also recommend you bring you own cap stove set up.
- Expectations: We simply ask for the facilities to be kept respectfully clean, creating a harmonious and enjoyable environment for everyone.
Employee Perks
Experience the Good Life!
Immerse yourself in an array of perks on and off site:
?️ Nature's Playground: Nestled in the Royal Gorge Region, our workplace is an outdoor adventure paradise. Adventurous activities are literally moments away—Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, World Class Climbing, Gold Medal Fishing, Mountaineering, Sailing, Golf, Frisbee Golf, Trail Running, and so much more!
?♂️ Premier Adventures Onsite: Access Colorado's #1 White Water Rafting and Zip Line courses.
? Dynamic Team Dynamics: Join forces with a strong community of kayakers and river guides who share a passion for outdoor camaraderie and value the outdoors, be a part of a team that seeks out challenging and memorable adventures.
Getting Here and Getting Around
You can reach us by plane, train, automobile, bike, hike, or even skateboard or rollerblade if you need to. Once you're here, navigating the area is straightforward. For more information, feel free to give us a call at 719-275-7238
For Fun
There is a ton of activity here. It's bubbling! Hike, bike, climb, raft, ride, photograph, star gaze, dance, attend music festivals, visit cultural attractions and much more. Sky is the limit!
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Jobs in the Spotlight
Current Job Openings
- Capable and entertaining communicators ?️?
- Professional work ethic ?
- Ability to stay calm under pressure ?
- Common sense and integrity ✨
- Positive and personable attitude towards guests & colleagues ??
- Communication Skills
- Leading & Entertaining Groups
- Organizing & Leading Daily Expeditions
- Properly Loading & Unloading Equipment
- Vehicle & Trailer Inspection
- Proper Inspection, Fitting, Wearing & Use of PFD's & Associated Gear
- Rigging, Maintenance & Inspection of Rafts & Gear
- Reading & Understanding River Currents, Eddies & Waves
- Reading & Understanding of River Hazards
- Maneuvering through Currents, Eddies & River Hazards
- On River Communication & Importance of Clear Communication
- Scouting (Reading) & Running Rapids
- Assessing & Safely Approaching River Rescue Scenarios
- Carrying Out Emergency & Rescue Procedures
- Proper White Water Swimming Techniques
- Minimizing & Explaining Resource Impacts
- On & Off River Etiquette & Proper Communication with other Peers
- Understanding & Communication of Local History & Environment
Royal Gorge Rafting
Raft Guides in Training
$50.00 - $100.00 / trip + tips
Canon City
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our whitewater raft guide training and employment opportunities.
Join us on an exciting journey with Royal Gorge Rafting! Our profession is all about confidently guiding guests down the Arkansas River on half-day & full-day adventures in the stunning Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
What we look for in our guides:
Open-minded communication is a must within our staff and, above all, with our guests. Join us, where being a quintessential guide means being an entertainer, educator, and communicator, just as much as being a solid boater! ?
Starting wages are $50 per half day trip / ($70 to $100 per experienced guides)
The primary skills you will obtain through training will be:
Rafting
Experienced Raft Guides
$70.00 - $100.00 / trip + tips
Canon City
Royal Gorge Rafting is hiring both new and experienced river guides and kayakers with professional river guiding/kayaking experience. (No experience necessary if you are joining our guide training program)
GUIDE TRAINING: No experience needed.
EXPERIENCED GUIDES: Ideal experienced guide candidates possess four years or more in the whitewater industry and or in personal experience • Class 4/5 skillset • Advanced certifications not mandatory but advantageous. (In house training available - WFR SRT etc.) Wages run from $70 to $100 per trip based on experience.
Must love the outdoor industry and have a strong passion for sharing all the river life has to offer with your guests.
We are the number one destination for Rafting in Colorado. We employ a strong and diverse professional team of river guides and kayakers. If this is what you are looking for, let's set up an interview!
Apply here: https://royalgorgerafting.net/careers/ or call Jimmy for more information: 719 924 0594
Royal Gorge Zipline Tours
Zip Line Guides
Canon City
ATTENTION ALL ADVENTURE SEEKERS!!
We are looking for adventurous souls to join our existing Zipline guide team at Royal Gorge Zipline Tours!
A Day in the life of a Zipline Guide:
We have two different courses, our Classic and our Extreme. We start running our tours at 8 am, and our last go out at 6 pm. Every 30 minutes a trip can typically go out in between those times daily. Though we stay open all year long, our high season falls between Memorial Day and Labor day when guides can run up to 3 tours a day. Though we remain open all year long, our high season falls between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Two guides run together on each trip, on each course with up to 8 guests. A Classic tour has 9 zip lines ending with a dual race line, ¾ mile of hiking between lines, and takes up to 2 hours. An Extreme tour has 11 zip lines, ending with a dual race line, ¾ mile of more intense hiking, and ends on a 70 ft. tower. Extreme guides are responsible for facilitating guests jumping off using an arrest system, lowering them to the ground. Extreme tours usually take about 3 hours.
Wages:
Guides are paid per tour plus tips. Guides may also pick up extra hours as ground support, performing daily inspections, course maintenance, and/or being a course photographer.
Training:
We conduct our new guide training in house, which consists of both classroom and on-course practice. The training program is a 6 day/60-hour course. After successful completion, new guides are required to take two tours with a mentor guide before being able to take tours on their own.
Canon City:
Canon City has so much to offer if you enjoy any outdoor activities. There are lots of local hikes, over 100 miles of mountain biking trails, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and tons of sightseeing.
It's a season filled with fun and exploration within a great outdoorsy community!
Hope to hear from you soon!
Bus Drivers
We will be looking for drivers with a Commercial Drivers License with a passenger endorsement to accommodate our trip shuttles. Must be personable and outgoing to fully fit in with our staff and guests.
Customer Service Representative
$15.00 / hour
We are looking for intelligent individuals that like to be challenged with their work. This position will require you to learn about and experience all of the trips and locations we offer. If you like to interact with people in a positive workplace environment this is a great job for you!
How to Apply
Complete our online application. If you have specific questions that we haven't answered here on our Profile or on our website, give a call - 719 924 0594
Contact Info
- James Whiteside
- james@royalgorgerafting.net
- (719) 924-0594
- royalgorgerafting.net
