Lost Paddle Rafting is hiring full-time & part-time experienced river guides
for the 2024 rafting season. Guides must have completed an on-river training
course.
Rafting trips will be guided on the Arkansas river in Ca on City,
Colorado. The 2 sections guided will be the Bighorn Sheep Canyon and the
Royal Gorge. Training runs will be provided by the employer to learn the
sections of the Arkansas river being guided. New hires are required to
complete a successful check-ride with a guide instructor to be certified to
raft commercial trips on the Arkansas river.
River guides must conduct high-quality, safe and fun river trips for both
half day, full day and multi-day trips on the Arkansas River. Guides must
treat guests and fellow employees with courtesy and respect. Guides must
contribute to a positive supportive team atmosphere. Guides must have
knowledge of reading water, providing safety talks, rigging and derigging
rafts, loading equipment and fitting customers with proper gear.
Pay ranges between $60 to $80 per half day trips depending on experience.