U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center offering activities such as Rafting, Biking, Climbing, Ziplines, Eco Trekking and more.

Land Sports Guide School

The Land Sports Department of the U.S. National Whitewater Center is responsible for operating all land based activities. We are now taking resumes and completed applications for 2012 Land Sports positions.

The Land Sports Department is grouped into teams, each responsible for several activities.

Available Seasonal Land Sports Team Positions:

  • Land Sports Guide: Team members operate our many zip-lines, adventure courses, climbing areas and other land based activities.
  • Challenge Team Facilitator: Team members facilitate the Canopy Tour, Ropes Course and Team Development Center (TDC) programs. This position requires additional training after Land Sports Guide School.
  • Bike Tech: Team members work in Trail Center with the Trail Team as a Bike Tech/Mechanic and a retail point-of-sale operator. Bike mechanic experience, retail experience and basic mountain mountain bike riding skills are required for the Bike Team.

Land Sport Job Requirements:

  • Successful completion of Land Sports Guide School
  • Ability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Current First Aid and CPR certifications
  • Minimum age: 18

Four Step Application & Employment Process:

  1. Email completed Application & Background Check and resume to jobs@usnwc.org.
  2. Qualified Applicants will be invited to register for Land Sports Guide School online.
  3. Successful candidates will be interviewed at the conclusion of Land Sports Guide School.
  4. Job offers are made based on performance in Land Sports Guide School, interview and background check.

Land Sports Guide School Information:

  • Land Sports Guide School fee is $25 dollars (non-refundable).
  • Candidates should choose a date that is as close to your potential start date as possible.
  • All required equipment is supplied by the USNWC.
  • Land Sports Guide School is 2 days long, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Candidates should bring a lunch.
  • Candidates must attend both days in full.
  • Early signup is encouraged as there are limited spots in each session.
  • Attending Land Sports Guide School does not guarantee employment at the USNWC.

2012 Land Sports Guide School Dates: (online registration link will be provided upon receipt of your application)

Please email John Bell, Land Sports Program Manager at jbell@usnwc.org with any questions. All employment offers are subject to successful completion of a background check.  USNWC is a drug-free and smoke-free establishment.

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