Whitewater Rafting Guide Grade 3 & 4

JOB OVERVIEW

You will guide safe river trips on Grade III & IV whitewater.

This person must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to deliver high levels of customer service, have great group management skills, be a strong critical thinker and have the ability to problem solve. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in tailoring trips to suit individual needs, abilities and expectations.

We run epic half-day whitewater trips on the Raundal River. You'll guide guests down the Urdland Section (class 3, class 4 at high water) and Bjørke Section (class 2, class 3 at high water). Our crew is all about safety, teamwork, and delivering an unforgettable experience!

If you're a bit on the delicate side, our river's intensity and our company demands might be a challenge. We're a dynamic team, navigating powerful waters with a focus on safety and excitement. This role calls for resilience and a love for high-energy environments---if that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on board!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

First and foremost, uphold our mission "Our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect our guests with the natural world while delivering top-tier experiences to families, friends, corporate groups, and adventure seekers."

• Ensure trips are run in a safe and timely manner

• Reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds

• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers

• Cleaning client paddling gear (wetsuits, PFD's, splash jackets and neoprene booties) and place to dry.

• Ensure that vehicles are cleaned and fuelled as required after the tours

• Maintain a clean and organised work space at base and storage room

• Engage with guests and be attentive to their needs

• Must be able to lift, load and unload rafts/kayaks from a trailer or to a car roof (the raft will be lifted by two persons, at time)

• Must be able to work on team environment

• To deliver informative trips educating guests about the local culture and history

• Conduct tour talks while driving to locations and at viewing points along tour route

• Be aware of weather forecast and monitor weather conditions: river levels, wind, rain and air temperature

For more info about our river activities ⇔ click here

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Rafting Guide Certification on rivers grade III and above or at least three years previous experience on Grade III & IV

• Whitewater kayak qualification or at least three years previous experience guiding on up to Grade III & IV whitewater

• Current first-aid certification including CPR (minimum 16 hours course within the last 3 years)

• Driver license category BE (with the ability to drive a car up to 8 passengers and with a trailer)

• Must have excellent spoken and written English skills

* Experienced and capable whitewater kayaking skills are a strong asset.

* Mountain Bike Guide certification or relevant work experience is a strong asset.

HOW TO APPLY

You must apply at https://www.outdoornorway.com/rafting-guides-kayakers.

Please include the following info: Cover Letter, CV and Certifications.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following

• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder (8 to 10 days course)

• Whitewater Rescue Technician Certification

• A degree or equivalent in Outdoor Recreation

• At least three years experience working in the outdoors and adventure tourism industries

• Have experience guiding/leading other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking an stand up SUP boarding

• Norwegian language skills as well as any other additional languages spoken

Note: You must have guided two seasons commercially at least to be considered a relevant work experience.

Let us know about any other interesting skills or any hobbies you may have.

We strong recommend Norwegians apply. Applications can be submitted in English or Norwegian.

Deadline for application: As soon as possible

We are looking forward to hearing from you. >> APPLY NOW >>

Krav til kompetanse | Qualification requirements

• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder or similar

• Whitewater Rescue Technician Certification

• A degree or equivalent in Outdoor Recreation

• At least three years of experience working in the outdoors and adventure tourism industries

• Have experience guiding/leading other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking and Standup SUP boarding

• Conversational Norwegian language skills as well as any other additional languages spoken

Ønsket kompetanse | Desired competence

• Rafting Guide Certification on rivers grade III and above or at least three years previous experience in Grades III & IV

• Whitewater kayak qualification or at least three years previous experience guiding on up to Grade III & IV whitewater

• Current first-aid certification including CPR (minimum 16 hours course)

• Driver license category BE (with the ability to drive a car with up to 8 passengers and with a trailer)

• Must have excellent spoken and written English skills

Personlige egenskaper KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Must be flexible and able to work weekends and public holidays

• Be organised and well presented

• Have the ability to manage risk and keep people safe when challenging clients to get a little out of their comfort zone and push their limits

• You must have strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds

• You must be reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic

• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors all day in all weather conditions

• You need to love what you do