River-Raft Guide
Whitewater Rafting, Whitewater Guides, Adventure Guides, Outdoor Guide, Outdoor Industry
For 44 years French Broad Adventures has been a leader in the outdoor industry in Western North Carolina and has trained thousands of adventure guides. Our adventures offer you the opportunity to join a family-oriented small business and gain important skills in outdoor adventures for this season and beyond.
*This job will be based at our Marshall, NC Outpost
Hiring for 2026 - Submit Your Resume
WANT A FUN JOB IN THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE INDUSTRY?
Whitewater rafting, zipline canopy tours, canyoneering, calm water trips-- we've got it all! We operate our adventures outside Asheville, Marshall, and Hot Springs, NC.
The mission of French Broad Adventures is to combine experienced guides, excellent customer service, and exceptional outdoor adventures to create incomparable memories for our valued guests. Our main season goes from mid-May through September. This is a seasonal position. Experience is preferred, but we will train the right candidates. Training for inexperienced guides will be the last weekend in April and the first three weekends in May. Classes are offered through Asheville-Buncombe Community College. The cost is $400, which is refundable at the end of the season if all commitments are met.
The Whitewater Rafting Professional Guide Course is for those interested in learning the skills required to efficiently and safely paddle a commercial raft on rivers with Class I-IV rapids. This two-day course is taught in conjunction with ABTECH and includes advanced river reading, safety considerations, and paddling techniques. Whitewater Rafting Guide training will focus on the fundamentals and skills needed. Learn to read whitewater, use river signals, maneuver, and rig rafts, tie knots, work with guests, and other basic river operations.
Interested in spending the summer whitewater rafting with us on the beautiful French Broad River? Join our team of adventure-loving outdoor enthusiasts!
Search for Whitewater Rafting Guide or SEF-0015-432WT
Saturdays and Sundays | April 25 - May 17 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Marshall Outpost, RM 112
French Broad Adventures
Fees: Course: $415.00
SEF-0015-432WT
Raft Guides must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Maintain a current First Aid/Basic CPR/AED certification
- Complete FBA Raft Guide training and check-out process
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- Work well under pressure
- Have a positive attitude
- Possess the ability to take direction
- Demonstrate risk management strategies
- Work well as part of a team
- Have enthusiasm about sharing outdoor activities with guests
- Show good judgment and decision-making
- Be comfortable speaking to large groups
- Have the willingness to work weekends and holidays
To be considered for Raft Guide employment, please fill out an application here, resume, and certifications, and go to the following link to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $15.00 per hour
- Tips from our amazing guests
- Paid training
- Family atmosphere
- Retail Shop discounts on FBA Gear
- Discounts on Adventures with French Broad Adventures
French Broad Adventures is a veteran-owned, inclusive, equal-opportunity employer and adventure provider. We welcome all people and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political beliefs, parental status, veteran status, marital status, gender, or gender identity. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and value diversity in our employees.
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