Whitewater Raft Guide, Spring-Fall 2027 (Nantahala Outdoor Center, NC/SC/TN)

Nantahala Outdoor Center is hiring whitewater raft guides for the 2027 season, operating March through the end of October 2027 on the Nantahala, French Broad, Pigeon, Ocoee and Chattooga rivers across North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Pay is 4,500 to 8,000 dollars per season plus tips. No experience is required and NOC trains new guides. Employer housing is listed on the posting (details are not described; confirm with the employer) and some meals or discounts are offered. Job start date is March 7, 2027. Listing posted on CoolWorks November 8, 2026.

Guide commercial whitewater rafting trips safely, lead guests through river rapids, and support river operations through the season.

Must be 18 by the start date. Current classroom Basic First Aid and CPR certification (online certification not accepted). Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly. No guiding experience required. Eligibility to work in the United States.