Rafting Guide & Kayaker

As a rafting guide and kayaker at Outdoor Norway

You will guide safe river trips on up to Grade III & IV whitewater.  

This person must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to deliver high levels of customer service, have great group management skills, be a strong critical thinker and have the ability to problem solve. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in tailoring trips to suit individual needs, abilities and expectations.

Apply before: 15th January 2025

Compensation: Hourly wage based on experience in the position, education level, and language proficiency.

Contract period: 

• Two positions from 29th April to 25th October
• One position from 1st June to 16th September
• One position from 1st June to 30th September
• One position from 9th June to 23rd August

Start and end dates are flexible.

Available Positions: 5

Main duties and responsibilities

• First and foremost, uphold our mission “Create great memories for our guests”
• Ensure trips are run in a safe and timely manner
• Reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers
• Cleaning and drying of client paddling gear (wetsuits, PFD’s, splash jackets and neoprene booties)
• Ensure that vehicles are cleaned and fuelled as required after the tours
• Maintain a clean and organised work space at base and storage room
• Engage with guests and be attentive to their needs
• Must be able to lift, load and unload rafts/kayaks from a trailer or to a car roof (the raft will be lifted by two persons, at time)
• Must be able to work on team environment
• To deliver informative trips educating guests about the local culture and history
• Conduct tour talks while driving to locations and at viewing points along tour route
• Be aware of weather forecast and monitor weather conditions:  river levels, wind, rain and air temperature

More infos about our river activities ⇔ click here

Key attributes

• Must be flexible and able to work weekends and public holidays
• Be organised and well presented
• Have the ability to manage risk and keep people safe when challenging clients to get out of their comfort zone and push their limits
• You must have strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• You must be reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors all day in all weather conditions
• You need to love what you do

Qualifications required:

• Rafting Guide Certification on rivers grade III and above or at least three years previous experience on Grade III & IV
• Whitewater kayak qualification or at least three years previous experience guiding on up to Grade III & IV whitewater
• Current first-aid certification including CPR  (minimum 16 hours course within the last 3 years)
• Driver license category BE  (with the ability to drive a car up to 8 passengers and with a trailer)
• Must have excellent spoken and written English skills

Preference will be given to candidates with the following

• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder (8 to 10 days course)
• Whitewater Rescue Technician Certification
• A degree or equivalent in Outdoor Recreation
• At least three years experience working in the outdoors and adventure tourism industries
• Have experience guiding/leading other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking an stand up SUP boarding
• Norwegian language skills as well as any other additional languages spoken