Whitewater Raft Guide
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mountain Rest, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ocoee, Tennessee, and Walnut, North Carolina
Spend Your Summer on the River — Join NOC’s 2026 Raft Guide Team!
Job start date
ASAP
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Currently recruiting for the season from March 9th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026.
For 53 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures and provides unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services.
NOC's main campus is located in beautiful western North Carolina and situated in the Nantahala Gorge. NOC is surrounded by endless miles of hiking and biking trails and some of the best whitewater the southeast offers. NOC also has outpost locations on the following rivers: French Broad, Pigeon, Ocoee, Chattooga, and Chattahoochee.
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