Denali Park Resorts – Aramark Parks and Destinations Hiring for Raft Guide at Alaska Full Time

Flowing north through the Alaska Range, the Nenana River is the most popular whitewater river in Alaska. Just outside Denali National Park, the river offers a unique rafting experience: The river is big, icy cold, with glacially fed waters that make the river water silty and hard to read.

Shared housing is available for this position. Must be Swift Water Safety certified or able to obtain certification prior to travel to Alaska.

What does a Rafting Guide do? 

The Rafting Guide acts as a personal guide on the park(s) cultural, historical, and natural resources while providing support to the guests during the interpretive raft experience.

What is a typical work week like?

• Participate in on-river guide’s training
• Stage, load, rig, unload, and maintain required safety equipment for rafts
• Greeting and outfit guests with proper safety and river equipment
• Assist in all Interpretation programs relating to the natural and human history material of the river in conjunction with the Interpretive Trainer
• Guides will ensure guide compliance with the operations manual and the NPS Commercial Operating Requirements (CORs)
• Be aware of MSDS sheets books and be able to use this information when necessary
• Guides should test the communications equipment at the warehouse for operation
• Must provide an orientation to clients about basic rafting etiquette, area regulations, safety procedures, resource protection information, and emergency procedures
• Must be a knowledgeable guide for clients, and provide encouragement
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Ensure the rafting gear is in good condition
• Have the physical ability to perform rafting excursions in extreme weather
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager
• Raft the Nenana!

Who are we looking for?

• 21 years of age or older (required)
• Training in Whitewater Rescue Technician or Swiftwater Rescue Technician protocols REC-1 or PRO-1 courses from Swiftwater Safety Institute or equivalent from Rescue 3 or Sierra Rescue – partial reimbursement for Swiftwater Rescue Certification available!
• 2 years of commercial guiding experience in Class IV whitewater operations
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Verifiable experience or training in whitewater rafting techniques
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Valid US Driver’s License
• Advanced training in First Aid protocols such as Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness EMT or EMT/Paramedic
• Experience with: 18′ or 16′ Inflatable watercraft, rowing frames, whitewater rescue equipment, cell phone, trailer jacks, cargo straps and ratchets

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