Job Description - Day Trip Operations Manager

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Our Day Trip Operations Manager is responsible for operational oversight of our ½ and 1 day trips.  He/she reports to our General Manager.

Responsibilities include

• Ensure the operation of high quality river trips
   
• Manage day trip guides and any part-time shop employees
   
• Supervise trip packing, unpacking and clean-up
   
• Conduct and arrange for trip shuttles
   
• Purchase and manage trip food
   
• Work a specified number of days on the river per month
   
• Repair, maintain, and organize rafting equipment and gear
   
• Maintain a clean and efficient workplace
   
• Maintain vehicles in good working order
   
• Operate within budget guidelines
   
• Maintain petty cash account and submit accounting reports
   
• Insure that all guides are familiar with O.R.E. and government policies
   

Benefits 

• Casual, friendly work environment
   
• Competitive pay    
   
• Complimentary and discounted river trips for family and friends
   
• Free housing
   
• Training opportunities on other rivers
   
• Pro-deal program to enables you to purchase outdoor gear at deep discounts
   

 Qualifications

Required

• At least 18 years of age.
   
• At least one and preferably two or more seasons of commercial whitewater rafting experience.
   
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and people skills.
   
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
   
• Personable and friendly demeanor, and an enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with guests.
   
• Strong work ethic, and the willingness to be a team player. 
   
• Good driving record.
   
• Good health is a must: position involves occasional heavy lifting.
   
• Willingness to work varied and occasionally long hours. (This is not a conventional, 9 to 5 job)
   

Desirable

• First-hand knowledge of the day-trip rivers we run
   
• Mechanical aptitude
   
• WFR or EMT certification
   
• SWT certification
   
• 4 year college degree

Other Details

Work Schedule

Full time seasonal, 5-6 days per week. Flexible start and end dates (Mid-May or later through late August or later).

Wages  

• Salaried. $1,500 to $2,000+ monthly, depending on both assigned duties and prior experience.
• Paychecks are issued twice monthly.

Housing

Our guide house includes kitchen, living room, bathroom, storage area, and indoor sleeping areas. Private bedroom is available for Manager.

Drug/Alcohol Policy

O.R.E. is committed to maintaining a safe environment for both staff and guests. We have a zero tolerance policy for impairment at work due to drugs or alcohol, and we reserve the right to terminate the employment of any employee found using illegal substances on the job, drinking while driving, or allowing alcohol to impair their work performance.

Tobacco-Free Workplace

O.R.E. is a tobacco-free company. Smoking and chewing tobacco are not permitted at any time while on O.R.E. property, in an O.R.E. vehicle or while on the river.

How to apply

Visit our web site to learn more about our operation. Then email or mail us a resume along with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why we should consider hiring you.