Whitewater River Director

Position Overview

Provides leadership and oversight to the river trek staff and program. Supervise, train, manage, and deliver the river trek. Use the river trek as a vehicle to deliver the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize/manage 5-day whitewater Treks in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
• Train, manage, and supervise trek leads in all aspects of trek program and safety.
• Manage and supervise participants to ensure safety and quality of program.
• Maintain trek equipment in an organized and good working condition.
• Implement thorough leave no trace standards.
• Work with National Park Service to identify and participate in quality river service projects.
• Ensure staff receive periodically written performance evaluations.
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21+
• Required: Experienced and documented commercial Trip Leader on the New River in West Virginia.
• Required: Competent Class 1-3 whitewater paddler/oarsman. Strong multi-day rafting trip knowledge
• Able to become Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (Training provided)
• Valid driver license and able to obtain a Summit Driving permit.
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, swim, and paddle up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 5-6 day Trek

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds