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The Outlaw Group

Whitewater Raft Guide - Experienced

Moab, UT · On-site

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

AVA Rafting & Zipline: Raft Guides Location(s): Moab Utah Work Season: Full time and Part Time, ... Have River Experience? AVA is looking for experienced raft guides to join our team across Utah. If ...

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Overnight Cooks

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

... river rafting, and more. Peak Restaurant Partners is committed to making a difference in our ... Every decision we make is guided by our Mission Statement and Guiding Principles. We strive to make ...

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Overnight Servers IHOP 3625

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

... river rafting, and more. Peak Restaurant Partners is committed to making a difference in our ... Every decision we make is guided by our Mission Statement and Guiding Principles. We strive to make ...

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All shifts' Servers - 1774

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... river rafting, and more. Peak Restaurant Partners is committed to making a difference in our ... Every decision we make is guided by our Mission Statement and Guiding Principles. We strive to make ...

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Restaurant Assistant Manager - 3625

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$49K - $54K/yr

... river rafting, and more. Peak Restaurant Partners is committed to making a difference in our ... Every decision we make is guided by our Mission Statement and Guiding Principles. We strive to make ...

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Restaurant Assistant Manager - 1745

Springville, UT · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

... river rafting, and more. Peak Restaurant Partners is committed to making a difference in our ... Every decision we make is guided by our Mission Statement and Guiding Principles. We strive to make ...

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Restaurant Assistant Manager - 1739

Washington, UT · On-site

$44K - $50K/yr

... river rafting, and more. Peak Restaurant Partners is committed to making a difference in our ... Every decision we make is guided by our Mission Statement and Guiding Principles. We strive to make ...

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Restaurant Assistant Manager - 3031

West Valley City, UT · On-site

$50K - $52K/yr

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What is the difference between Volunteer River Rafting Guide vs Paid River Rafting Guide?

AspectVolunteer River Rafting Guide
CredentialsBasic safety training, CPR/First Aid (often provided by organizations)
Work EnvironmentOutdoor river settings, seasonal and part-time
EmployerNon-profit organizations, conservation groups, or adventure charities
CompensationVolunteer, no monetary pay but possibly provided with accommodations or meals

The main difference between a Volunteer River Rafting Guide and a Paid River Rafting Guide is compensation. Volunteers assist in guiding river trips without pay, often to support conservation or community projects, while paid guides earn a salary or hourly wage for their services. Both roles require safety training and involve working in outdoor river environments, but paid guides typically have more extensive certifications and work full-time or seasonally for commercial companies.

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Whitewater Raft Guide - Experienced

Whitewater Raft Guide - Experienced

The Outlaw Group

Moab, UT • On-site

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 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.

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