Join the Durango Rivertrippers/Flexible Flyers/Four Corners Raft/Kokopelli Rafting Team
Working as a professional in the outdoor recreation industry is a highly rewarding job where you get to be outside, work with awesome people, and gain important leadership skills. Benefits include the use of company gear, and pro-deals with over 400 brands, including NRS. Go through one of our Guide Schools to become certified as a professional raft guide and join our team of fun-loving, friendly, and hardworking guides this summer!
The Rivers we raft are Lower & Upper Animas, Dolores, San Miguel, Piedra, Rio Chama, West Water, Moab Daily, and Ruby Horsethief. Our company is growing larger each season.
Note: The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer.
Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
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We are looking for reliable and engaging tour guides who will deliver a memorable experience to our guests while touring the cultural and natural wonders at Mesa Verde National Park and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service.
If you’re able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we’re looking for!
The job involves 8 to 10-hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend shifts split with other team members, as our tours operate seven 7 days a week. We are looking for part-time and full-time guides.As an Interpretive Guide you will be responsible for:
- Develop your own unique tour addressing various topics that will engage, educate, and entertain the guest. Provide an educational narrative explaining the story of
- the Ancestral Puebloans.
- Ensure guests are comfortable and feel safe.
- Manage and guide small groups of (usually) 2 to 8 people while in a vehicle and on the trails.
- Driving guests from Durango to the various sites within the parks, and back to Durango.
- Adhering to strict timelines associated with the beginning and ending of the tours.
- Pre and post prep activities associated with launching and ending a tour.
- Coordinating with other team members in various aspects of scheduling and prepping for the tours.
- Respect and protect natural and cultural resources, including but not limited to artifacts and ruins.
Job Requirements
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Physically able to perform duties of the job.
- Flexibility in availability to accommodate guest reservation/scheduling changes.
- Good driving skills and a clean driving record.
- Valid driver’s license
- Current First Aid and CPR card.
- Ability to quickly establish a positive rapport with guests and teammates.
- Work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to tend to detail while seeing the big picture.
- Willingness to learn and expand personal and professional boundaries.
- Availability to train and then conduct tours.
Preferred
- Minimal 1-year experience as a tour guide or relevant transferable skills.
- 25 years of age or older.
- In-depth knowledge of the prehistory of the Four Corners area and Southwest with the ability to communicate that knowledge through great storytelling and oral narrative.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $18-21 before gratuity. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer.Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
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Are you certified to raft on the Lower Animas or other rivers? We are hiring for certified raft guides on the Lower Animas and other rivers in the Southwest. Other rivers we run include, Ruby Horsethief, Westwater Canyon, and the Moab Daily in Utah. The San Miguel, Dolores River, Upper, and Lower Animas, and the Piedra in Colorado. Along with the Rio Chama in New Mexico.
We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service.
If you’re able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we’re looking for!
The job involves 8 to 10-hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend shifts split with other team members, as our tours operate seven 7 days a week. We are looking for part-time and full-time guides.As a Raft Guide you will be responsible for:
- Develop your own unique tour addressing various topics that will engage, educate, and entertain the guest.
- Ensure guests are comfortable and feel safe.
- Manage and guide small groups of (usually) 2 to 9 people while on a raft.
- Adhering to strict timelines associated with the beginning and end of each trip.
- Pre and post prep activities.
- Coordinating with other team members in various aspects of scheduling and prepping for trips.
Job Requirements
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Physically able to perform duties of the job.
- Flexibility in availability to accommodate guest reservation/scheduling changes.
- Current First Aid and CPR card.
- Ability to quickly establish a positive rapport with guests and teammates.
- Work independently and as a member of a team.
- Willingness to learn and expand personal and professional boundaries.
Preferred
- Minimal 1-year experience as a raft guide or relevant transferable skills.
- Colorado State Certified Raft Guide.
- Has an up-to-date guide log with recorded trips and river miles
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position ranges between $16- $18 before gratuity. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employers.
Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
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Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Job description:
Front Desk Sales and Guest Experience Specialist
Durango Rivertrippers | Durango, Colorado
Seasonal Position | April through SeptemberThis is a front desk position with real revenue responsibility.
Durango Rivertrippers is hiring a confident, sales driven professional to lead the guest experience from first contact through check in. This role is ideal for someone who loves sales, enjoys face to face interaction, and takes pride in running a tight, organized front desk.
You will help guests plan their vacations, close bookings, check in trips, sell retail, and maintain a clean, professional environment. This is not a passive customer service job. We expect energy, accountability, and performance.
Season Details
April through September
Part time and full time available
6 to 9 hour shifts
Weekend shifts rotate
We operate seven days per weekSales Expectations
You will work toward daily, weekly, and bi weekly sales targets.
You will be expected to convert phone calls, walk ins, and online inquiries into reservations.
You will confidently recommend rafting trips, Jeep tours, and package combinations.
You will upsell retail and add on experiences when appropriate.Key Responsibilities
- Own your individual sales goals and contribute to team revenue targets
- Check in guests efficiently and professionally
- Plan and coordinate guest vacations and adventure itineraries
- Answer phones, respond to live chats, and handle email inquiries
- Process reservations and manage booking systems accurately
- Sell retail merchandise at the front desk
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment
- Communicate clearly with guides and operations staff
- Solve problems quickly and professionally
- Represent the brand with confidence and professionalism
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Loves sales and enjoys hitting measurable goals
- Is confident speaking with guests in person and on the phone
- Can manage multiple tasks during peak season
- Takes ownership of the front desk environment
- Is reliable, punctual, and detail oriented
- Thrives in a fast paced tourism setting
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 or more years of sales or hospitality experience
- Strong computer navigation skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive
- Ability to learn booking software quickly
This role is critical to our success during peak season. High performers who take ownership of sales and guest satisfaction will have opportunities for increased responsibility as we grow.
If you are competitive, professional, and ready to run the front desk with confidence this summer, we want to hear from you.
Note: Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
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We are hiring Off-Road Adventure Tour Guides for Durango Rivertrippers LLC. We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service. If you’re able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we’re looking for!
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The job involves 8 to 10-hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend/holiday shifts split with other team members, as our tours operate 7 days a week. We are looking for both full-time and part-time candidates.
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As an Off-Road Adventure Tour Guide you will be responsible for but not limited to:
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Tour NarrationClient relations
Vehicle maintenance/inspection record keeping
Safe operation of tour vehicles
Safety of the tour clients
Pre and post-trip preparations
Maintain high standards of safety rules and regulations
Neat and professional appearance
Operating the vehicles on the highways and Forest Service roads
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Preferences:
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*25 years of age or older
Extremely detail-oriented
Experience with off-road vehicles such as Jeeps.
Current First Aid and CPR
Excellent driving record
·Defensive driving skills and a driver’s license clear of major moving violations
·pass a DOT physical
·Able to conduct tours for up to 10 hours per day
·Team player who is self-motivated and takes initiative; good judgment and problem-solving skills
·Experience with guiding, educating, sales or customer service preferred
·Outdoor enthusiast with an interest in flora, fauna, history, archaeology, and geology
·Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to converse with a wide variety of people from all over the world
.TIme management and punctual
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Compensation:
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The hourly rate for this position ranges from $19-$21 per hour before tip. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.
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Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer.
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Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.Durango Rivertrippers LLC operates under special use permit #COL937 from the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest.
*Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 – $21 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On-call
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Location: Multiple Locations