whitewater river guide Job DescriPTIOn

Visualize yourself on a team of high-energy, upbeat, fun-loving people who love the outdoors and our picturesque nature in Upper Michigan. You would live at no charge at our private guide campground close to the Outpost.  Each day, we work hard to provide our guests with unforgettable, high-end, personalized experiences.

You will be working with other guides to help facilitate our guests in their outdoor river adventure.  Safety is the first priority and we will train you to make sure you are comfortable on each trip.  Our guests come to us because we are a cut above the rest in providing high-quality trip that exceeds their expectations.

Responsibilities

We are looking for guides that can facilitate guest trips down the Menominee River including class 3 & 4 whitewater.  You will be responsible for setting up trips, guiding guests down the river, and cleaning up after the trip.  You will be guiding a class 1 to class 4 river in both 14ft rafts with up to 7 people and 16ft rafts with up to 10 people.  Guiding other trips is also encouraged.  Other trips would include outdoor rock climbing, mountain bike trips & flatwater paddle trips. The more you can do the more work we will have for you.

Qualifications

Specific Skills: Exceptional personal communication skills. First aid and CPR training is required (we will train you if needed). Experience in outdoor adventure activities and First responder/EMT certifications are a plus. 

No experience is necessary. On-the-job training (related to each activity) is available for all of the outdoor adventures we offer. For whitewater guiding, each employee will go through our mandatory 2-day introduction training, followed by our 2-day swift water training class. After which you will enter into our 2-week probationary period where you will run several river trips with senior staff and assist in customer trips.

After you “check out” with a senior staff member you will start guiding trips as an official TNO Whitewater Guide. All training is free and provided by True North Outpost. We train more than any other company on the river because we hold ourselves to the highest standards of safety and quality. Some heavy lifting is required. This job is highly physical.

• Must be at least 17 years old

• If under 18 employees must have signed permission from parents for employment.

• No one under 18 is permitted to guide private trips.

Job Benefits

Housing at our private guide campground (staff must provide shelter & sleeping equipment). We offer discounted trips for friends and family, along with discounted gear access. We also offer discounts in our outpost shop and provide an excellent team environment with a whole list of great pop-up opportunities and pay increases depending on experience and training.

Pay

Whitewater river guides will start at a base salary of $35 a trip with pay increases based on skill level. Increased pay and incentives based on returned employment year to year.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Evan Blagec, General Manager
evanblagectno@gmail.com / 906-239-4976