Adaptive Rafting Program Associate

Job Overview

The River Program Associate is a full-time seasonal position (May-September) based at the ETC River Camp in Lotus, California. This position works with the Program Manager to ensure that program communication and administrative duties are successful, while also assisting with program operations. Duties include pre-trip and ongoing communication with participant groups, assisting the Program Manager in guide scheduling, and various office work tasks as needed. The Program Associate also guides whitewater rafting trips for diverse groups of participants. In addition, this position will support the Operations Manager in planning weekly staff meetings, and supervision of interns. This is a residential position at the ETC River Camp in Lotus, California.

Special Benefits

• Salary Range of $90-120/Per Day
• Tent platform living space 
• Access to ETC river equipment for personal use, and access to various pro deals
• Ongoing training opportunities, including Swiftwater Rescue Training

Minimum Requirements

• Background in Environmental Education/Environmental Sciences strongly preferred. 
• Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and backgrounds
• Minimum of 3 years guiding rafts in a commercial setting
• Well-organized, thoughtful and clear in communication
• Strong administrative skills (especially time-management, logistics, and problem-solving)
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers preferred
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with deadlines
• Current CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications, WFR or WEMT preferred