Whitewater Express
Whitewater Express
Looking for an awesome summer job in the outdoors? Whitewater Express is the place to be! From horseback riding the trails at our 300 acre camp on the Ocoee river, to zip-lining from Georgia to Alabama over the mighty Chattahoochee river, we've got it all! Flexible schedules, free housing and free meals! No experience necessary, just a genuine love of the Great Outdoors!
The Ocoee River - the most popular whitewater in the country! The Nantahala River - "Land of the noon-day sun"! The Chattahoochee River - Warm as Costa Rica and Wild as Colorado!
- Location
- North Carolina and Tennessee
- Season
- Year Round
- Staff size
- 250-350
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Good
About Whitewater Express
Whitewater Express is a professional river and high adventure outfitter with over 40 years of experience. Our safety record is unsurpassed in the industry and has remained our top priority since opening in 1980. Whitewater Express was founded with a love for adventure and the Great Outdoors and it's that same love that has allowed WWE to become the fastest-growing outfitter in the industry. "Find a job that you love and you'll never work a day in your life" has never been applied greater than here at Whitewater Express. Whether you love horses or climbing, rafting or ziplining, mountain biking or paintball, or helping organize it all, we've got a spot just for you!
The Employee Experience
Working at WWE is not just a job... you become part of a family of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts that are hanging out after work around a campfire, hiking trails on and off property, learning new skills, and making friends and experiences that will last a lifetime!
Ideal Candidate
At Whitewater Express we pride ourselves on providing phenomenal customer service backed by our strong work ethic. We are recruiting like-minded individuals with a passion for the outdoors and sharing these experiences with others.
Room and Board
WWE provides free housing and meals for our employees so that you can save most of your earnings! Employee housing is provided in camp-style bungalows and you will typically have a roommate.
Employee Perks
Flexible Scheduling. Have a wedding you need to go to, your annual family vacation, or other arrangements? Not a problem! Want to switch between different activities? No problem at all, we will happily train you in them all!
Learn to kayak, raft, ride horses, play disc golf, and much more! Even if you predominately want to work at the front desk, you have the ability to learn all activities we offer, as well as much more from other talented employees.
Free housing and meals
Oftentimes, the best compensation is the smile on a kid's face who came in scared to death of horses and leaves wanting to become a cowboy or from helping someone conquer their fear of heights
Getting Here and Getting Around
We are located in a small town off of Highway 64 called Copperhill, Tennessee right where North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia meet. We recommend bringing a personal vehicle to get around as most stores are at least a 15 minute drive from the camp. The closest major cities are Chattanooga (1.5 hrs) and Atlanta (2 hrs).
For Fun
Southeast Tennessee is an outdoor adventure lover's paradise with hiking, fishing, rafting, kayaking, and much more within close proximity of our camp. Additionally staff are encouraged to cross train on our other activities (you might be a raft guide that wants to learn how to ride horses or a ropes course instructor that wants to learn how to kayak). Having such a robust and knowledgeable staff allows everyone to learn many skills they never would have thought of over the summer.
Current Job Openings
Horseback Trail Guides
Do you love horses? Or do you want to learn more about caring for and riding horses? We've got just the spot for you! As a horseback trail guide, responsibilities include feeding and caring for a herd of 25 horses, tacking up horses and caring for tack and equipment, leading customers in groups of 2-16 on trail rides around the property (being safety conscious and having strong communication skills are necessary), and cleaning the barn area daily. We are looking for people who have experience with horses, but will accept applicants with a strong desire to learn.
Ropes Course Instructors
As a ropes course instructor, responsibilities include rigging up our ropes course, caring for gear and equipment, ensuring guests are geared up properly and transitioning through the course safely, and encouraging guests to conquer their fears and make it as far as they can through the course. Our ropes course includes a climbing wall, two different elements, a giant swing, and a low ropes (team building course). Prior experience is a plus, but not necessary as we will train!
Paintball Instructors
As a paintball instructor, responsibilities include caring for paintball equipment, ensuring guests are safely participating, and keeping the paintball shop clean. No experience is necessary as we will train!
Office Staff
Office staff responsibilities include communicating with our guests to answer any questions they may have, taking reservations and emailing confirmations, using square to sell products to guests, stocking retail inventory, and cleaning the store. Must have strong communication and customer service skills.
River Guides
As a River Guide, responsibilities include loading and carrying rafts on and off of trailers, safely navigating rafts down class III - IV rapids, and ensuring guests have an amazing time! Training is free and typically takes about 2-3 weeks.
Assistant Camp Director
Daily tasks include scheduling employees for activities, identifying and solving any issues that may arise, ensuring all operations are on time and operating safely, and communicating with guests to ensure we are providing the best customer service. At Whitewater Express, we believe in leading from the front so applicants must be willing to take on any job that we are asking others to do. An applicant for assistant camp director should be hardworking, organized, with excellent problem solving and customer service skills
Ultimate Zone Staff
Lead week long trips with older Boy Scouts focusing on high adventure at our Ocoee and Nantahala locations including horseback riding, ropes course, lots of rafting, hiking on property and parts of the AT. Applicants should be outdoor enthusiasts and energetic about getting others excited about high adventure activities.
Zipline Staff
How to Apply
To apply, click APPLY HERE
Please fill out the application and email it to brittain@whitewaterexpress.com
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Contact Info
- Brittain Gilbert
- jobs@whitewaterexpress.com
- www.whitewaterexpress.com
