Whitewater Raft Guide - Return

Join the Team! At the Outlaw Group, we believe in the adventure, and in living day to day, in what is real and in front of us. Not only do we seek to provide unforgettable

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s 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.

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AVA Rafting & Zip Line: Raft Guides Location(s): Kremmling, CO. Idaho Springs, CO. Buena Vista, CO Work Season: Full time and Part Time, May 2026 to September 2026, Relocation?: Would you be moving to Colorado for this summer gig? AVA does offer some employee living accommodations at Buena Vista and Idaho Springs Outpost.

Return Pay Rate: Starting pay for return guides is 15.56 an hour (guides returning after rookie year) with tips adding anywhere from an additional 10 to 20 dollars an hour on average.

• Guides returning to AVA receive pay increase relative to their years at the company and white-water skill level.

As a Raft Guide, you will be the face of our company, responsible for leading safe,

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al, and fun river trips while ensuring an exceptional customer

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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. Returning Guide? AVA is looking for

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d raft guides to join our team across Colorado. If you are looking for new water and great people we are the company for you! If you have

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in class III+ whitewater, apply today. *

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d raft guides will need up-to date and verifiable river miles upon employment start and will be required to perform checkout runs for any new river stretches to be commercially guided with AVA* *NOTE* This job does require onsite location in Colorado, 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

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! 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

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the outdoors. Strong teamwork

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People with an emphasis on customer care.

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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 relative to your previous time at AVA. 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! AVA Rafting & Zip Line is an equal

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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. With over 25 years of

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in outdoor recreation and transportation, Outlaw embodies the Colorado

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and represents the best of Colorado’s outdoors, mountain communities, and urban areas. Across our brands, we seek to offer unparalleled guest service, foster connection between our guests and Colorado’s natural areas, and increase travel accessibility throughout the state. We believe in the importance of

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and connection, constantly looking for innovative and new ways to explore Colorado, expand our boundaries, and have fun in the great outdoors.