Job Description

Rafting Guide Alaska River Trips

Kenai Backcountry Adventures Seward Alaska

Seasonal Position Immediate Opening

Kenai Backcountry Adventures is hiring Rafting Guides for the current summer season in Seward Alaska. We are looking for capable dependable guides who can step into a fast-moving operation and help deliver safe professional and memorable river experiences for our guests.

This is an immediate seasonal opening. We are looking for someone who is ready to work has strong river judgment and understands that guiding in Alaska requires more than just sitting in the boat. The right candidate is professional calm under pressure physically capable guest-focused and willing to support the whole operation.

Position Overview

Rafting Guides are responsible for leading guest trips on Alaska rivers while maintaining KBAs standards for safety professionalism guest service and field readiness. Guides are expected to manage guests on the water prepare and maintain equipment assist with logistics communicate clearly with the team and represent KBA well in all guest-facing situations.

Experience guiding on Alaska glacial braided rivers is a major plus . Candidates with experience reading silty cold dynamic braided river systems will be strongly considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide commercial rafting trips in a safe professional and guest-focused manner
• Rig load unload clean inspect and maintain rafts paddles PFDs dry bags trailers and related river equipment
• Conduct safety briefings and provide clear guest instruction before and during trips
• Read water manage hazards and make sound decisions in changing river conditions
• Assist with shuttles guest transport staging trip preparation and post-trip cleanup
• Communicate effectively with other guides operations staff and leadership
• Help maintain trip readiness and ensure equipment is clean organized and ready for use
• Support other KBA operations as needed throughout the season
• Maintain a professional attitude with guests and coworkers even during busy or stressful days

Preferred Experience

• Prior commercial rafting guide experience
• Alaska river guiding experience
• Experience on glacial silty braided river systems
• Swiftwater Rescue certification
• Wilderness First Responder Wilderness First Aid EMT or similar medical training
• Experience driving trucks trailers or passenger vans
• Strong outdoor judgment and comfort working in remote or changing conditions

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work immediately or very soon
• Strong swimming ability and comfort around cold water
• Physically able to lift carry rig and move rafting equipment
• Professional communication skills
• Dependable punctual and team-oriented
• Willingness to work variable schedules weekends holidays and long field days
• Ability to pass any required company onboarding training or guide assessment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is not just looking for a summer job. They are looking to guide in Alaska work hard and be part of a serious field operation. They understand that guests are paying for a high-quality experience and that safety preparation communication and attitude matter every day.

We are especially interested in applicants who can arrive ready to contribute quickly who have strong river sense and who take pride in keeping equipment and trips dialed in.

Compensation

Compensation depends on experience certifications and ability to step into the role. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note outlining your rafting experience certifications availability and any experience you have guiding on Alaska glacial or braided river systems.

Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

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