Adaptive Rafting Program Trip Leader Job at Environmental Traveling Companions, Lotus, CA

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  • Environmental Traveling Companions
  • Lotus, CA

Job Description

The River Program Trip Leader is responsible for leading one to three day whitewater rafting trips on a class III river for people with disabilities and underserved youth. The Trip Leader is responsible for pre-trip planning including contacting agency leaders, reading a trip packet to become familiar with group goals and trip logistics, and formulating an overall trip plan the accomplishes each groups’ unique objectives. The Trip Leader will lead a team of Guides to effectively execute each trip, is responsible for overall trip safety, and will manage all aspects of trip logistics. The Trip Leader will guide rafts in Class III whitewater and will also be asked to train and mentor new Guides. This may include leading training trips, riding in a boat with an Assistant Guide, or conducting checkout runs. This is a residential position at the ETC River Camp in Lotus, California.

Requirements

  • Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and backgrounds
  • 2+ years guiding Class III/IV rivers, experience working in a Head Guide role strongly preferred
  • Experience guiding paddle rafts required, experience guiding oar rafts preferred
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Experience working with people with disabilities and/or youth from underserved communities preferred
  • Experience with environmental education or outdoor leadership preferred
  • Experience operating large vehicles and pulling trailers preferred
  • Swiftwater rescue training
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certifications (WFA or WFR are preferred)-can be obtained after application and acceptance

Why work here

ETC is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides outdoor adventure and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts Sea Kayak, Whitewater Rafting, and Cross Country Skiing trips for youth and adults from under-resourced backgrounds and people with disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for youths from underserved communities.

Job Tags

Seasonal work

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