ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Night Shift River Rafting Guide Jobs in Colorado

Middle Park Health

RN ED Nights Granby, CO

Granby, CO · On-site

$34 - $57.69/hr

... our night shift in Granby, CO. Granby, CO in Grand County is home to more than you could ever find time to do! There is skiing, snowboarding, white water river rafting, 600 miles of mountain bike ...

Estes Park Shuttle LLC

Tour Guide

Estes Park, CO · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

As a Tour Guide, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience by educating ... Night Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: * Estes Park, CO 80517 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate:

Estes Park Shuttle LLC

Tour Guide

Estes Park, CO · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

As a Tour Guide, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience by educating ... Night Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: * Estes Park, CO 80517 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate:

The Outlaw Group

River Manager

Idaho Springs, CO

$16K - $19K/mo

Coordinate outpost operations with outdoor guides. * Handle and assist in customer service ... AVA Rafting & Zip Line is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsRiver Rafting Guide JobsNight Shift River Rafting Guide JobsNight Shift River Rafting Guide Jobs in Colorado

Night Shift River Rafting Guide information

What is the difference between Night Shift River Rafting Guide vs Day Shift River Rafting Guide?

AspectNight Shift River Rafting GuideDay Shift River Rafting Guide
CertificationsRequired certifications include CPR, first aid, and guiding licensesSame certifications as night shift guides
Work EnvironmentWorks during nighttime, often with limited visibility and cooler temperaturesWorks during daytime with natural light and warmer conditions
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in adventure tourism companies offering overnight tripsMore common in daytime tours and beginner-friendly trips
Work ScheduleTypically overnight shifts, possibly less crowdedStandard daytime hours, busier during peak hours

Night Shift River Rafting Guides operate during nighttime, requiring specific certifications and working in cooler, darker conditions. Day Shift Guides work during daylight hours, often in warmer weather. Both roles require similar certifications and are essential in the river rafting industry, but they differ mainly in timing and environment.

What are popular job titles related to Night Shift River Rafting Guide jobs in Colorado? For Night Shift River Rafting Guide jobs in Colorado, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Night Shift River Rafting Guide jobs in Colorado look for? The top searched job categories for Night Shift River Rafting Guide jobs in Colorado are:
What cities in Colorado are hiring for Night Shift River Rafting Guide jobs? Cities in Colorado with the most Night Shift River Rafting Guide job openings:
Night Shift River Rafting Guide jobs near you
Infographic showing various Night Shift River Rafting Guide job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.
Whitewater Raft Guide - Experienced

Whitewater Raft Guide - Experienced

The Outlaw Group

Kremmling, CO

$13.50 - $15.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Join the Team!

At the Outlaw Group, we believe in working hard, playing hard, and constantly striving for excellence.

Not only do we seek to provide unforgettable experiences for our guests, but we encourage our employees to reimagine the best of Colorado's outdoor spaces and urban areas. We are adventurers, innovators, and explorers, and we look for employees that share this same passion for life. We intend to grow together, testing the boundaries of what is possible, as we constantly consider new ways to challenge ourselves and industry standards.

Job Description:

AVA Rafting & Zipline: Raft Guides

Location(s):

Moab Utah

Work Season:

Full time and Part Time, June 2026 to September 2026,
Relocation?:

Would you be moving to Utah for this summer gig? AVA does offer some employee campgrounds for accommodations.

Pay Rate:

Starting pay for experienced guides is 15.56 an hour, with tips adding anywhere from an additional 10 to 20 dollars an hour on average. Guides with additional experience are eligible for further compensation.

AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join our team as Whitewater Raft Guides for the upcoming season. As a Raft Guide, you will be the face of our company, responsible for leading safe, educational, and fun river trips while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

A Whitewater Raft Guide is responsible for safely navigating a commercial raft down the river while managing guests, providing interpretive information, and executing swiftwater rescue techniques as needed.

Have River Experience?

AVA is looking for experienced raft guides to join our team across Utah. If you are looking for new water and great people we are the company for you! If you have experience in class III+ whitewater, apply today.
*Experienced raft guides will need up-to date and verifiable river miles upon employment start and will be required to perform checkout runs for each stretch of river to be commercially guided with AVA*
*NOTE*This job does require onsite location in Utah, the company does have options areas for employees to live during the summer

What You'll Do

  • Navigate rafts down a river while managing a great guest experience!

  • Maintain equipment, gear, and the work area.

  • Maintain situational awareness and readiness to help perform river rescue maneuvers if needed.

  • 2 -3 trips a day typically ~9-hour workdays

  • Having a great time outdoors with guest and coworkers!

What we Look For

  • Physically capable individuals passionate about the outdoors.

  • Strong teamwork skills.

  • People with an emphasis on customer care.

  • Experience on class III to class V whitewater.

  • Individuals with up-to-date CPR, First Aid, and other training is always a plus!

Work Availability

  • Part Time < ~30 hours

  • Full Time ~ 40 hours

  • Holidays (4th of July)

Benefits

  • The job is a service industry job meaning guest are encouraged to tip.

  • Base pay is, with tipped income commonly adding an additional 10 to 20 dollars an hour.

  • Gear discounts! AVA works with many companies in the outdoor industry, as an AVA employee you have access to discounts strictly for outdoor industry professionals across many major brands such as North face, Yeti, Patagonia, and more.

Why Apply Today?
Whether it's your love for the Rockies, soaking up the sun, meeting new friends, or trying something new - AVA offers all this as a Whitewater Raft Guide!

Apply on Indeed or directly with our website,
Careers | AVA Rafting: https://www.coloradorafting.net/about-us/employment/

If you are interested in joining the AVA Team this summer, then please apply today! AVA strives to deliver the very highest level of guest service while bringing awareness and understanding of the surrounding wilderness to our guests. As leaders in our industry, we set examples in safety, professionalism, outdoor skills and guest service, while providing low-impact environmental recreation.

AVA Rafting & Zip Line is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Apply