Guide Employment Application

Email Address*

First Name*

Last Name*

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Primary Phone*

Time Zone*

Are you a student?*

Yes
No

By the river season will you be at least 18 years old?*

Yes
No

By the river season will you be at least 21 years old?*

Yes
No

Are you authorized to work in the United States?*

Yes
No

Are you a veteran?

Yes
No

Type of Employment and Availability

Do you have experience? Select all that apply.*

I have experience guiding at least one full season on commercial multi-day raft trips
I have experience guiding at least one full season on commercial rafting day-trips
I have experience rafting with a school or leadership program or private boating
I have guiding or outdoor leadership experience in an activity other than rafting
I have no experience, but I’m a quick learner

How many river seasons have you worked before and where?*

Indicate which of the following skills you are currently proficient? Select all that apply.*

Paddle captaining
Rowing loaded gear boats
Managing inflatable kayaks
Rigging boats for multi-day trips
None

What location are you applying for? First choice (Please reference area comparison chart to help select)*

American River/Lotus, CA
Angels Camp, CA
Dinosaur/Vernal, UT
Grand Canyon, AZ (Must have at least 3 full trips in Grand Canyon for baggage positions or 10 full trips for guide positions)
Grants Pass, OR
Lewiston/Salmon, ID
Moab, UT
Wherever you think I would fit best

What location are you applying for? Second choice*

American River/Lotus, CA
Angels Camp, CA
Dinosaur/Vernal, UT
Grand Canyon, AZ (Must have at least 3 full trips in Grand Canyon for baggage positions or 10 full trips for guide positions)
Grants Pass, OR
Lewiston/Salmon, ID
Moab, UT
Wherever you think I would fit best

What location are you applying for? Third choice*

American River/Lotus, CA
Angels Camp, CA
Dinosaur/Vernal, UT
Grand Canyon, AZ (Must have at least 3 full trips in Grand Canyon for baggage positions or 10 full trips for guide positions)
Grants Pass, OR
Lewiston/Salmon, ID
Moab, UT
Wherever you think I would fit best

Availability*

Full-time
Part-time
Weekend Warrior

Date you can arrive*

Date you must depart*

Days you CANNOT work (any prior commitment during our season, see website chart for season for each area)*

Learn About You

Why do you want to work for OARS?*

Describe any unique skills that you would bring to your employment as a river guide? What makes you stand out from the rest?*

What is your background in rafting and outdoor leadership? (Be specific with rivers, class, amount worked, your role on the trips, etc)*

Certifications and Licenses

Do you have a current CPR Certification?*

Yes
No
I plan to get before the season if hired
I am currently signed up for a course

Do you hold one of the following or higher? If higher please list your certification.*

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
I plan to get before the season if hired
I am currently signed up for a course

Have you been trained and currently hold a Swiftwater Rescue Certification (in the last 3 years)*

Yes
No
I plan to get before the season
I am currently enrolled in a course

Do you currently possess a commercial driver's license?*

Yes
No
I plan to get before the season
No but I am willing to

Other relevant certifications or licenses?*

Personal Info

Have you completed an application with us before?*

Yes
No

Month/Year of prior application*

Do you know anyone who works for OARS?*

Yes
No

If yes, please provide name(s)

Have you been employed by OARS before?*

Yes
No

If yes, provide dates and location*

Education*

Employment History: Most Recent

Name of Company or Organization*

Job Location (City, State)*

Job Title*

Responsibilities*

Dates employed*

Reason for leaving*

OK to Contact this Employer?

Yes
No

Contact Person*

Contact person position*

Contact Person Phone*

Contact person email*

Contact person time zone*

Employment History: Employer #2

Name of Company or Organization

Job Location (City, State)

Job Title

Responsibilities

Dates employed

Reason for leaving

OK to Contact this Employer?

Yes
No

Contact Person

Contact person position

Contact person phone

Contact person email

Contact person time zone

Employment History: Employer #3

Name of Company or Organization

Job Location (City, State)

Job title

Responsibilities

Dates employed

Reason for leaving

OK to Contact this Employer?

Yes
No

Contact person

Contact person position

Contact person phone

Contact person email

Contact person time zone

References

Non-relatives only

Reference #1 name*

Reference relationship*

Reference phone*

Reference email*

Reference time zone*

Reference how many years known*

Reference #2 name*

Reference relationhip*

Reference phone*

Reference email*

Reference time zone*

Reference how many years known*

Reference #3 name*

Reference relationship*

Reference phone*

Reference email*

Reference time zone*

Reference how many years known*

Any other information you would like to tell us about yourself, your background, or anything we missed?

Where did you hear about us?*

By submitting, I authorize OARS representatives to contact my references listed for the purposes of verifying my qualifications. I understand that information will be used confidentially for employment decisions only.

Guide Employment Application

OARS Guide Employment Application

Type of Employment and Availability

Learn About You

Certifications and Licenses

Personal Info

Employment History: Most Recent

Employment History: Employer #2

Employment History: Employer #3

References