Colorado River Discovery is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service/Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and offers 15-mile smoothwater float trips on the Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam (near Page, AZ) to Lees Ferry, AZ.

SMOOTH WATER RIVER GUIDES: Guides are responsible for the operation of rafts; for the safety and well-being of up to 22 passengers; for providing high quality cultural and natural interpretation, education and customer service; and for providing guests with the best one-day raft trip possible. Guides must be 18 years old; pass background checks and drug/alcohol screening. Interest in cultural and natural resource interpretation and environmental education/recreation, and or professional guiding is preferred but not required. CRD conducts all necessary training and certifications. Guides must possess valid CPR/First Aid Certification; be able to speak English clearly; work in extreme desert environments including wind, rain, sun exposure, and heat/cold; lift up to 50 lbs.; be able to speak in front of groups; be flexible in scheduling and assignments. Guides must also be able to work in a team environment with numerous personalities. Guides must be responsible and reliable. Being able to speak a second language is a plus. Our biggest requirements are that guides have a great attitude, a love for the outdoors, and a willingness to learn. This is a fun, meaningful job that truly can affect the lives of others. Guides earn per-trip/river-day pay + incentives; wages are extremely competitive among river outfitters.

CDL BUS DRIVERS: Bus drivers are responsible for providing safe transportation of guests to and from the river; some interpretation of resources is required. CRD will train in interpretation. Drivers must have a minimum of a Class B passenger-endorsement, airbrake license. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, and pass background and drug/alcohol screening. Drivers must also be personable and provide top-notch customer service. Drivers must be reliable and responsible. Wages are competitive among regional transportation providers.

RIVERS END CAFE: Cafe staff prepares and presents high-quality food and coffee for our guests. Staff must pass background and drug/alcohol screening. Cafe staff is responsible for daily food preparation; operating cafe equipment; operating cash register and point of sale; and all daily clean-up. Cafe staff must be at least 16 years old and will be required to obtain a valid Coconino County Food Handlers card. CRD will cover the expense of the course. All necessary training will be provided. Cafe staff is required to be customer focused, friendly, and organized. Wage is hourly, and is competitive within the food industry.

RESERVATIONS AND RETAIL: CRD has both a reservations desk and retail sales floor. Reservations and retail staff must be responsible, reliable, and extremely friendly as guests make reservations, in person or over the phone; check-in for trips; explore the store and make purchases. This front-line staff provides guests with their initial impressions of CRD, and must be able to reflect our requirements in customer service at all times. Reservations/retail staff is responsible for opening/closing; handling cash; producing reports and manifests; inventory; working with computerized reservations system and/or computerized retail systems, and working closely with the Retail Manager and the Reservations Manager. Reservationists/retail staff must be at least 16 years old; pass background and drug/alcohol screening; willing to learn all required informational materials; and speak English clearly. Being able to speak a second language is a plus. Experience in Reservations/retail is preferred but not required. Wage is hourly, and competitive to regional market.

How to Apply
Interested applicants may visit our office/warehouse located at 130 6th Avenue in Page, Arizona, or you may click here to download a job application form.

This application must be printed out, completed, and sent to us via standard mail: Colorado River Discovery, PO Box 575, Page, AZ 86040. We recommend applying as soon as possible, as positions fill quickly.

Interviews will begin in early 2010. On-river operations begin March 1, 2010. We fill positions as needed throughout the river season. Please call 1-888-522-6644 for further information.

Colorado River Discovery maintains a drug/alcohol-free workplace.

Colorado River Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.