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Formal whitewater kayak instruction experience required for Lead Instructors Professional appearance, excellent communication skills,
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~1 min readEach year, many of our guests and team members return to enjoy the abundance of beautiful rivers we raft and kayak in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Our headquarters are located on the banks of the White Salmon River in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, surrounded by a whitewater paradise and an incredible community of boaters. It's the perfect location for raft guides and kayakers to work and play in the Pacific Northwest.
- Formal whitewater kayak instruction experience required for Lead Instructors
- Professional appearance, excellent communication skills, and team player
- Ability to kayak comfortably at a Class III level at minimum
- Comfortable managing a group of students in a dynamic river environment
- Current Wilderness First Responder & CPR certifications required for Lead Instructors
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications required for Assistant Instructors
- Current River Rescue Certification required (Sierra Rescue, ACA Swiftwater, or equivalent)
- ACA or BCU training for whitewater kayaking instruction required for Lead Instructors
What We Offer
~1 min read✓Full-time, full season: mid-May through mid-September
✓Part-time, peak season: June - August
✓Access to free trips and courses, and discounted professional training (river rescue courses, medical courses, ACA instructor course, etc.)
✓Cross-training for other job areas & opportunities within Wet Planet
✓Discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise in the Wet Planet store and espresso bar
✓Industry Pro Purchase Program
✓Free rafting and kayak courses for friends & family
✓Access to local housing options
✓Accrued Sick Leave
✓Between $153-195 per day, based on experience, training & certifications, and role (from apprentice to assisting or course lead).
✓Simple IRA savings plan option after 2 years
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
White Salmon, US
On-site at the office
About this job
- Posted
- 1800 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- December 7, 2021
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- November 11, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 40
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 22%
- Scored at
- November 11, 2026
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