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Working support staff is a fair introduction but has major flaws with operations making your day unnecessarily painful to live. The primary problem is poor support for the field staff. Working extended hours at high temperatures with minimal access to clean reliable water is a major health and morale problem. We get 10L jugs at each site but the water tastes like rubber; nearly unusable. Additionally there is an ongoing problem communication. We get berated for communication issues but don't get the simplest tools to do the job- radios. Expecting staff to be able to communicate using a mobile app is an unreasonable approach for a company of this scale. Lastly we sometimes get tube trackers that aren't properly sealed with holes causing chaos tracking inventory. While this may not happen every day those supply failures create undue hardship to the staff doing some of the hardest physical work that can be asked and we are underpaid. Need significant wage increases to remain effective and maintain safe practices. Fun environment though!

Monthly staff parties and reward systems throughout the summer.

Monthly evaluations and open communication make it clear how to improve and move up in the company.

Everyone looks out for one another.

I recommend keeping a record of the time worked for compensation/ paycheck reasons.

I have started a file folder with all of the updated policies and procedures. I wish I had saved my login information for the new app used to view the paperless paycheck. The company has been impossible to retrieve my login information. Until it is resolved, I have to get a paper copy of my pay stubs weekly.

They offer training opportunities.

The staff and community really feels like a large loving family.

It's a lot of fun but is very stressful. The flood of people that roll through aren't concerned with how badly they effect the environment, so cleaning up after them becomes regular. I learned that no matter how hard you try, if people don't care, they don't and you won't convince them to. I loved meeting new people everyday and did my best to connect them with nature to hopefully give them the lightbulb to help care for the planet. Overall it's a wonderful place to learn some awesome new skills and meet a ton of new people and form bonds that last a lifetime. Even with the downfalls, it's worth the time.

Prepare for what is required of me that day. Could be management duties to guiding trips to daily labor. While at River Riders I have been trained as a driver, guide, and business management skills. Along with training in risk management. Co-workers are geat people we receive for a season are many different walks of life with exceptional personalities. The numbers of guests on the busy day can be a challenge. The most enjoyable part is having pleasant guest with great feedback.

I’ve been going there nearly all my life and plan on moving departments once I’m old enough to a river guide. My manger is like a second mother to me and I’ve known the owners since I was 9. The reason why I stayed for so long is due to the fact River Riders makes me feel like this is where I belong and the people their are so nice. I also partake in river activities in my free time so it’s a perfect match! 

I love the people and the job! It was great to have my office outside and be able to play outside and get people comfortable doing something they never imagined themselves doing. I love being that person that is remembered for helping somebody get over a fear they always wanted to overcome! Unfortunately, I got paid the same amount regardless of whether I took my group out for 2 hours of for 4+ hours so I could no longer afford the guide lifestyle.

If you have any since of adventure in you this place is perfect for you. Such interesting characters. If you truly love being in the outdoors this place is great for you. Had summers at river riders that you only hear about in movies or books.

River Riders was the first job I really loved. I started out as a seasonal raft guide and moved into management. So many opportunities to meet people, work with friends and learn life skills that will help in any job in the future.

Great experience in customer service. I was healthy and happy there. Great managing. Everybody felt comfortable and enjoyed their jobs.

The days fly by and no 2 days look the same, that's what I love about this job. It is a great opportunity to work in a field I have such a strong passion for and to understand the dynamics of making adventures happen.  I love to see our guests and staff enjoy our activities with their families and friends. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Adventure guide 3 salaries reported	$13.33 per hour
Line cook/prep cook 4 salaries reported	$15.63 per hour
Shuttle driver 1 salary reported	$16.00 per hour
Maintenance technician 3 salaries reported	$18.33 per hour
Seasonal associate 2 salaries reported	$10.00 per hour

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