River Rat Whitewater

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Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 13th, 2024 to September 1st, 2024.

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    Whitewater Raft Guide -AtTheRat.com

    Hartford, TN

    Whitewater Raft Guide- AtTheRat.com !

    Join our top rated team at  RIVER RAT WHITEWATER RAFTING in The Great Smoky Mountains for our 29th Epic Season!!!

    Currently seeking all experience levels!

    We offer training for new guides!

    Housing, Pro-deals on Equipment, Bonus Programs available.

    We at River Rat Whitewater are Extremely proud of our dedicated staff who continually strive for the Gold Standard of whitewater adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains. We offer competitive pay based on experience and commitment.
    We are seeking new guides to share outdoor adventures with our guests for the 2024 season.

    We are located in the old Hartford elementary school on the Class IV Pigeon river in East TN one of the 5 most commercially rafted sections of whitewater in the United States. We specialize in making our trips a personal adventure from mild to wild.

    Our training program will start May 13th.

    This intensive program will include First-aid, CPR, whitewater hydrology instruction, teambuilding, safety and rescue procedures, and up to 50 river trips on various southeastern rivers,
    as you learn the skills to enable you the greatest opportunity of success.

    Most applicants can complete the training program in 2-3 weeks before being hired.

    There is a non-refundable $350 training fee that you can secure with a $50 deposit.

    This training fee primarily covers your certifications and purchase of your personal required equipment at industry discounts.

    Housing (Dormitory style) is also available at no charge during the training period.
    After hiring, housing is available for rent at $150 per month.

    We look forward to your application and encouraged those who are outdoor adventure enthusiast with customer service experience to apply.

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