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Row Adventures Family of Companies | Full time Seasonal Bike Tour Guide (Experienced) Coeur D Alene, United States | Posted on 12/01/2023 Work Experience Minimum 1 Year Experience as a Commercial Bike Tour Guide, Multi-Day Preferred State/Province Idaho Country United States
About Us: About ROW Adventures ROW Adventures is an award-winning adventure travel company founded in 1979 in northern Idaho. We hire professional Guides to deliver high-quality outdoor adventure experiences in the United States and internationally. Our guided adventures include: Whitewater rafting Kayaking and sea kayaking Hiking and biking Fly fishing ROW Adventures Guides work across Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Oregon, as well as Baja California, British Columbia, and select global destinations. ROW Adventures is a recognized leader in the adventure travel industry, known for professional Guide training, exceptional guest service, conservation ethics, and environmental interpretation. Employment Type & Hiring Timeline Seasonal Guide positions (Adventure Guide / Field Guide) Applications accepted year-round Primary seasonal hiring completed by late March Adventure season runs from May through late September Peak season occurs mid-June through late August Compensation & Benefits for Guides ROW Adventures offers competitive compensation and benefits for guides, including: Competitive pay Housing or camping provided at all outposts Free or discounted trips for friends and family Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Work Locations for Guides Main rafting warehouse: Clarkston, Washington Main biking warehouse: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Rivers & Destinations Guides May Work On St. Joe River Selway River Clark Fork River Salmon River Canyons Snake River (Hells Canyon) Main Salmon River Middle Fork of the Salmon River Biking Trails & Destinations for Guides North Idaho cycling routes and trail systems, including scenic road and gravel rides near Coeur d’Alene and the Idaho Panhandle Olympic Peninsula, Washington — coastal and forested routes featuring temperate rainforest, mountain views, and ocean scenery Oregon Coast cycling tours — iconic coastal riding with dramatic cliffs, beaches, and historic seaside towns These trips may include supported road cycling, gravel riding, and multi-day bike tours, depending on destination and itinerary. ROW Adventures is committed to providing a respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment for all Guides. Our Guides are our most valuable asset, and our success is driven by teamwork, professionalism, safety, and consistent delivery of high-quality guest experiences. We maintain a high return rate of seasonal Guides, while continuing to hire and train new Guides each year. Guide Qualifications & Expectations Successful Guide candidates typically: Provide professional, guest-focused service Are self-motivated, dependable, and safety-oriented Work effectively in team-based field environments Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills Have a passion for adventure travel, outdoor recreation, and natural environments Are interested in long-term or multi-season Guide employment ROW Adventures seeks guides who hold themselves to high personal and professional standards and who consistently exceed industry expectations.
Job Description: We are seeking experienced bike tour guides as we expand our offerings of bike tours in the Pacific Northwest! ROW guides are a fun-loving, thoughtful and talented group of people with a tremendous passion for the natural world. In addition to having some technical biking skills and bike repair skills, we are looking for people with a passion to learn about the history of the areas we visit. As much as we love biking, we love sharing nature with our guests even more. Guiding for ROW can be hard work, full of long hours in often physically demanding situations. Yet we find it immensely rewarding to enrich lives through safe and memorable outdoor adventure. To do so, ROW hires guides who are committed to excellence in hospitality and safety, provide meaningful interpretation to guests, support conservation efforts, desire to grow and learn, and who seek to set the high water mark in their professional and personal lives. Does this sound like you? Then apply to join our team!
Guide Duties and Responsibilities: Safely lead biking tours
Excellent risk management capability in remote settings Work positively with other team members to implement all aspects of a ROW trip from pack-up to clean-up in order to provide guests with a safe, meaningful and memorable experience Engage and respond to guests in a positive, friendly and supportive manner, including meeting their expressed and unexpressed needs Provide meaningful interpretation to our guests on natural and cultural history topics pertinent to the trip, such as geology, cultural history, etc. Lead guest activities as suggested by the bike tour itinerary Take care of ROW equipment and facilities Professionally represent ROW and its Mission, Vision and Values Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in ROW's Guide Manual Act as a good steward of the natural world and follow Leave No Trace practices Perform other duties, including a minimum of 10 hours of off-river warehouse work each season, as needed or assigned
Guide Qualifications: Legally allowed to work in the United States
At least one year of previous commercial bike guiding experience; multi-day experience A current 36 hour minimum or higher advanced First Aid certification (WEC, WAFA, WFR, WEMT, EMT preferred) along with current CPR A positive, supportive team player Physically fit, able to work long hours in the field and lift and load bikes on and off vehicles Willing and eager to interact positively with a range of age groups, from small children to seniors Experience in guest services or group leadership preferred Academic or professional background or equivalent experience in natural science, western American history, environmental education or conservation related field preferred Ability to follow ROW's drug-free and tobacco free workplace policy Thank you for your interest in ROW Adventures.

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Experience level

Senior

Location

Coeur D'Alene, ID

Occupation

Travel Guides

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