Adaptive Rafting Program Field Internship

Job Overview

River Program Field Internship is a comprehensive educational experience that includes technical skill instruction in whitewater rafting, workshops on outdoor leadership development, and specific training
on adventure program management. Interns will regularly staff one to three day whitewater rafting trips on the
South Fork of the American River for people with disabilities and underserved youth. Through formal training
and practical experience facilitating whitewater rafting trips, interns will develop skills that are valuable for
future employment in the outdoor industry or in other professional or educational settings. This is a residential
internship at the ETC River Camp in Lotus, California.

Special Benefits

$500 stipend at the end of each month

Included Training:
• Inclusion Training, May 20-21, 2023 (2-Days)
• River Guide School, May 22-28, 2023 (7-Days)
• Swiftwater Rescue Training, June 3-4 (2-Days)
• Ongoing skills development and training in guiding whitewater rafts, Swiftwater rescue, outdoor
leadership, and adventure program management.

Access to industry pro-deals

Tent Platform living space and partial board

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:
• Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and backgrounds
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Desire to become a whitewater rafting guide on a class III river
• Experience working with people with disabilities and/or youth from underserved communities preferred
• Experience with environmental education or outdoor leadership preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications (WFA or WFR are preferred)-can be obtained after application
and acceptance