Become a professional river guide at the largest artificial whitewater facility in the world! The US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC is seeking full and part-time seasonal guides starting spring of 2010. No prior experience needed!
Course Information:
This is a 6-day intensive class that covers everything from hydrology to river rescue. From the classroom to the river, top-notch instructors will teach all of the necessary skills expected of a professional raft guide.
Upon completion of guide school, preferential consideration will be given to top graduates in order to complete USNWC’s qualifying check-out process. Upon qualification, a fun, physical, and customer interactive job awaits!
Benefits of being a guide:
Free water time and climbing
20% off all activities
25% off restaurant and retail items
Discounts and access to pro deals on gear
Guide School Tuition Reimbursement Program
Starting Pay Rate of $9.43/hour
Guide School Tuition:
$175 includes 6-day guide school.
First Aid, AED and Adult CPR certifications are required for employment—classes are offered through USNWC at an additional $45 cost.
Raft Guide Job Requirements (Attending guide school does not guarantee a job at the USNWC):
You must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate by summer 2010
You must have completed all guide school requirements
You need to have current Adult CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications
You need to have completed at least 3 ride-a-longs and have 2 successful qualifying runs with 2 different Trip Leaders.
You need to be available to work at least one weekend day, either Saturday or Sunday, every week.
All employment-related paperwork must be approved by our Human Resources department.
Your level of physical fitness and swimming capabilities must be appropriately developed to handle the safety-related responsibilities of this position.
Click on the Guide School and/or CPR, AED, First Aid session that you would like to attend to register online.
Guide School Dates:
Guide School A - REGISTER NOW
March 7 Orientation 4pm-6pm
March 8-12 9-6pm
March 13 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School B Weekend School - REGISTER NOW
March 12 Orientation 6pm-8pm
March 13,14,20,21,27 9-6pm
March 28 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School C - REGISTER NOW
March 14 Orientation 4pm-6pm
March 15-19 9-6pm
March 20 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School D - REGISTER NOW
[No Orientation due to Easter Holiday]
April 5-9 9-6pm
April 10 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School E Weekend School - REGISTER NOW
April 9 Orientation 6pm-8pm
April 10,11,17,18,24 9-6pm
April 25 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School F - REGISTER NOW
April 11 Orientation 4pm-6pm
April 12/16 9-6pm
April 17 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School G Weekend School - REGISTER NOW
May 7 Orientation 6pm-8pm
May 8,9,15,16,22 9-6pm
May 23 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School H - REGISTER NOW
May 9 Orientation 4pm-6pm
May 10-14 9-6pm
May 15 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School I - REGISTER NOW
May 16 Orientation 4pm-6pm
May 17-21 9-6pm
May 22 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School J Weekend School - REGISTER NOW
June 4 Orientation 6pm-8pm
June 5,6,12,13,19 9-6pm
June 20 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Guide School K - REGISTER NOW
June 13 Orientation 4pm-6pm
June 14-18 9-6pm
June 19 First Aid/Adult CPR 9-5pm - REGISTER NOW
Orientations do not take place on the water.*
Book your spot in guide school today by calling 704-391-3900 x 8 or book online by clicking on the REGISTER NOW link ofthe school that you would like to attend. Guide School has a 1 to 6 instructor to student ratio, ensuring the quality instruction needed to succeed as a professional raft guide. There are limited spaces available, so signup early to secure a spot. You can also email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional information.
*All employment offers are subject to successful completion of a background check. USNWC is a drug-free and smoke-free establishment.
