Colorado White Water Rafting - Guide Jobs -- Trainee Program Available

Thank you for your interest in working with Echo Canyon River Expeditions and Four Corners Rafting. Since 1976 we have been treating guests to the beauty and adventure of Colorado’s rivers.

We are committed to safety, conservation and providing a fun working environment that will provide you with skills you can utilize long after your employment with us. We place an emphasis on guiding skills as well as general knowledge of the Arkansas River including local history, geology, plants and animals.

Your training at Echo and Four Corners will be comprehensive to say the least. A minimum of 50 hours of on-river training is required by law to guide in the state of Colorado, but it has been our experience that trainees usually do not attain the professional skills required in that short amount of river time. You can thus expect to accrue more than 100 river hours before we are comfortable certifying you on the river. This extensive training lasts about four weeks. Our training is a physically and mentally demanding program which will require an unfaltering commitment. Upon completing your certification run, a conference will take place between you and your trainers. The strength of your guiding skills, growth and overall performance will be discussed, as well as possibility of offering a full time position to you either at our Echo Canyon or Four Corners office.

Recreation

Echo Canyon River Expeditions is centrally located in one of the most beautiful regions of Colorado. We're only a 2-hour drive from Denver, and an hour away from Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Salida, Pueblo and Pikes Peak. There's so much to see and do, and as an employee you'll have opportunities that others only dream about.

Playing on the River of course tops the list, but when you need a break, ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad or visit the world famous Royal Gorge Bridge both of which are just a few miles from our location. There's also mountain biking, climbing, hiking and camping opportunities in the Royal Gorge region. This area also offers unique shopping, excellent dining and cultural opportunities.

Room and Board

Housing options: Shared Room

Staff is able to live on the company’s designated property for a flat $125 a season.

How to Apply

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Our goal is to find outstanding individuals and train them to become outstanding guides.

All prospective guides need to remember that an invitation to join the training program does not necessarily guarantee employment. The hiring of trainees from the training class will be based on training performance and growth, ability to perform essential job skills, work ethic, and ability to work in a team setting. Due to the time and monetary investment we are both putting into training we will require you to work at our Echo/Four Corners office for at least two seasons if you are hired.

In addition to offering the Trainee program, we also hire Experienced Guides, Reservationists, and are also hiring an Office Manager for summer 2008. See our web site for details about applying.

Please carefully review our application procedure by clicking HERE.

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