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This is a seasonal position that operates from March 2026 to end of October 2026 with our peak demand being between Memorial Day and Labor Day. You do not have to have the entire season available to be considered for employment, however candidates with more availability will be prioritized higher.</p><p>Nantahala Outdoor Center has rafting operations on the following rivers: Nantahala (NC), French Broad (NC), Pigeon (TN), Ocoee (TN) and Chattooga (SC/GA)</p><p><u>Applicants must be 18 years of age by the agreed upon start date for the 2026 season.</u></p><p><u>Applicants are required to have an active CPR/First Aid certification.</u></p><p><u>Applicants must have prior commercial guiding experience.</u></p><p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>Guide through rapids with crews of varying size, age, and number; understanding and implementing risk-reduction in navigation, communication, and decision-making</li><li>Communicate with guests about local area information, other NOC activities and offerings, river and trip information, and providing general entertainment</li><li>Provide top-notch guest service to all guests, before, after, and during their trip</li><li>Participate in off-the-water tasks, including moving, loading and unloading rafts, assisting guests with gear, delivering instructional talks, and washing and organizing gear and equipment</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Applicants for a River Guide position at NOC should display:</strong></p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>A strong sense of guest service</li><li>Enthusiasm about teaching and sharing outdoor activities with others</li><li>Good judgement in decision-making</li><li>The ability to work well under pressure and be able to respond quickly to emergencies with appropriate judgement</li><li>The ability to speak clearly and with authority while guiding&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Physical Demands and Working Conditions:</strong></p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>Must be physically capable of maneuvering rafts for the duration of the season both on the water by steering and guiding and on land by carrying and lifting</li><li>Applicants should be able to lift 50lbs repetitively</li><li>Applicants should be comfortable sitting in raft for long periods of time and standing for long periods of time as well as able to bend, stoop and twist</li><li>Applicants should be comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain)</li><li>Due to the seasonal nature of this position, hours and schedule will vary from week to week based on business demands</li></ul><p><strong>Certifications and other qualifiers:</strong></p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>Must be 18 years of age by the agreed upon start date.</li><li>Basic First Aid &amp; CPR are required prior to beginning work and this certification must be obtained through a classroom setting <strong>(please note, online First Aid &amp; CPR are not acceptable as per our river permit agreements)</strong></li><li>Wilderness First Aid or higher is encouraged</li><li style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Prior commercial guiding experience</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. 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