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Whitewater Rafting Guide/Trip Leader


Company : Tourism Golden


Location : Golden, Columbia-Shuswap Regional Dist


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Wild Water Adventures is a premium whitewater rafting operator seeking experienced Class 4 Raft Guides for the upcoming 2025 rafting season. Our daily trips take place on the world-famous Kicking Horse River where you will be expected to provide exceptional service to our guests on all our rafting day trips. Come join our dynamic community, make lifelong friends and have a great summer with people who love to embrace life! Details Contract length : 4 Months Expected start date : May 1, 2026 Expected end date : September 18, 2026 Job Type : Full-time seasonal (flexible arrangements for peak season and part-time guiding also available) Wage : $28.24 to $39.04 per hour Work Location : Kicking Horse River, 2750 Beaverfoot Road, Golden BC Language of Work : English Position Summary The Guiding team is at the heart of our rafting trip operations, providing guests with a memorable adventure while maintaining safety as the top priority. Duties of the Guides Navigate rafts with guests down the river through Class 1 4 whitewater in varying river levels and conditions Delivering trip briefings and talks to guests Raft rigging and de-rigging Manage risk and follow safety protocols Gear maintenance washing gear at the end of each trip, inspecting safety equipment like helmets and life jackets Provide outstanding service to guests Qualifications Minimum 3 to 4 years of commercial guiding experience on Class 3 4 rivers Current First Aid certification (72 to 80 hour preferred) Current Swiftwater Rescue certification Experience guiding with oars Prior experience trip leading an asset Class 2 drivers licence an asset Excellent decision-making skills Friendly, outgoing personality Benefits Gratuities Staff uniforms provided Staff functions Opportunities to raft when space is available Discount in our retail store Limited on-site staff accommodation at subsidized rates Live & work in the beautiful Canadian Rockies! Please contact for all inquiries and resume submissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr