The Role
Guide Grade III and IV whitewater rafting and kayaking trips while prioritizing guest safety, customer service, risk management, and group leadership. Responsibilities include educating guests about local culture, monitoring weather and river conditions, transporting guests, maintaining vehicles and equipment, cleaning paddling gear, and loading rafts and kayaks. The role requires physical fitness, strong communication, flexibility, and the ability to work outdoors, weekends, and public holidays.
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Rafting GuideCompensation: Hourly wage based on experience in the position, education level, and language proficiency.
Contract period: Full Time | Seasonal position May/June/July 2027
Location: Voss, Norway
Job Role:
You will guide safe river trips on up to Grade III & IV whitewater.
This person must possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to deliver high levels of customer service, have excellent group management skills, be a strong critical thinker, and have the ability to problem-solve. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in tailoring trips to suit individual needs, abilities and expectations.
Essential to have a Driver’s license category B, and the Taxi Driver License endorsement, which gives the ability to drive a van up to 8 passengers. If you have a Class B license, then it’s easy to get the Taxi Endorsement. Needs to take a theory test and get a health check with the doctor.
Key Responsibilities:
- First and foremost, uphold our mission “Create great memories for our guests”
- Ensure trips are run in a safe and timely manner
- Reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers
- Cleaning and drying of client paddling gear (wetsuits, PFD’s, splash jackets and neoprene booties)
- Ensure that vehicles are cleaned and fueled as required after the tours
- Maintain a clean and organized work space at base and storage room
- Engage with guests and be attentive to their needs
- Must be able to lift, load and unload rafts/kayaks from a trailer or to a car roof
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- To deliver informative trips educating guests about the local culture and history
- Conduct tour talks while driving to locations and at viewing points along tour route
- Be aware of weather forecast and monitor weather conditions: river levels, wind, rain and air temperature
- Follow Outdoor Norway's operating procedures and safety standards.
Key Attributes:
- Must be flexible and able to work weekends and public holidays
- Be organized and well presented
- Have the ability to manage risk and keep people safe when challenging clients to get out of their comfort zone and push their limits
- You must have strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- You must be reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors all day in all weather conditions
- You need to love what you do
Qualifications Required:
- Rafting Guide Certification on rivers grade III and above or at least three years previous experience on Grade III & IV
- Whitewater kayak qualification or at least three years previous experience guiding on up to Grade III & IV whitewater
- Current first-aid certification including CPR (minimum 16 hours course within the last 3 years)
- Driver’s license category B, and the Taxi Driver License endorsement
- Must have excellent spoken and written English skills
Preference will be given to candidates with the following
- Candidates with a Driver’s license category D1 for minibus are at a strong advantage.
- Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder (8 to 10 days course)
- Whitewater Rescue Technician Certification
- A degree or equivalent in Outdoor Recreation
- At least three years experience working in the outdoors and adventure tourism industries
- Have experience guiding/leading other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking and stand up SUP boarding
- Norwegian language skills as well as any other additional languages spoken
Skills Required
- Rafting guide certification for Grade III and above rivers or at least three years of Grade III and IV experience
- Whitewater kayak qualification or at least three years of experience guiding Grade III and IV whitewater
- Current first-aid certification including CPR, with at least a 16-hour course completed within the last three years
- Category B driver's license and Taxi Driver License endorsement
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
- Category D1 minibus driver's license
- Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification
- Whitewater Rescue Technician certification
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Outdoor Recreation
- At least three years of experience in outdoor and adventure tourism industries
- Experience guiding mountain biking, hiking, stand-up SUP boarding, or other outdoor activities
- Norwegian or other additional language skills
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The Company
What We Do
Outdoor Norway is an adventure-tour operator based in Voss, Norway, creating guided wilderness experiences across Fjord Norway. Its offerings include kayaking, rafting, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and multi-day fjord adventures. The company connects visitors with the region’s rivers, fjords, forests, and mountains through active, memorable experiences led by outdoor professionals, with a strong emphasis on safety, nature, and personal challenge.
