ROW is excited to announce a leadership opportunity at our Middle Fork of the Salmon River operation. Come be a part of our leadership team on one of the most scenic and remote rivers in Idaho. ROW hires leaders who are committed to their team love sharing nature and who demonstrate excellence in hospitality safety and outdoor leadership. This is a demanding job but the potential for personal and professional growth is significant. In filling this position we are looking for a leader in the fullest sense of the wordsomeone driven to work for and with their team in fulfillment of our companys mission Sharing Nature Enriching you are interested in learning more please read through the job description below and let us know if you have any questions.

Employment Status:This is a seasonal fulltime partialsalaried position. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River season will officially begin on June 1 but our training and early season trips on other rivers will begin in early start and ending dates will depend on bookings and trip launches.

Location:Salmon ID

Summary:The Middle Fork of the Salmon RiverManager oversees the daytoday operations and safe conduct of all ROW Middle Fork river position requires the orchestration of all aspects of trips both on and off river so that trips flow safely efficiently and with a minimum amount of stress on guides and team leaders and produce positive guest experiences. Responsibilities include logistics equipment supplies transportation clerical guide coordination conducting performance reviews as well as communication with the main company office and Director of Operations etc. On the river the Manager is responsible to ensure ROW meets its goal of providing highquality river trips and that standard policies and procedures are followed. Off the river the Manager handles the administrative duties necessary for each trips success including coordination of communications logistical concerns with the office equipment maintenance/concerns and coordination of guide duties. The manager performs all guide schedule duties for this operation. As a manager he or she will seek to foster a positive supportive work environment that encourages all team members to excel.

General Expectations of Managers:ROW Managers serve as role models for guides in a number of ways including the following: demonstrating an attitude of safety; exhibiting a positive attitude and good work ethic; willingness to resolve conflicts whether between themselves and other guides or managers or between guides who are having are expected to comply with all ROW policies and to inform the Director of Operations if they disagree or will have trouble enforcing one prior to the season. Conflicts with guides managers and company owners shall be handled in a direct manner with a focus on finding solutions and preventing future expects itsmanagers to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times that they are at a worksite whether they are working or are asked to be aware of the image they project to others including ROW guests and the general must exhibit the ability to accept criticism and openness to managers embrace ROWs commitment to excellence and are willing to continually work towards improving their knowledge and skills both on and off the river.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To operate the Middle Fork of the Salmon River operationin a manner consistent with all ROW operations established protocol and procedures.
  
• Supervise guides other team leaders swampers drivers and other ROW staff in the of their duties directly related to the trip rotation both on and off the river.
  
• Responsible for the orientation and training of all Middle Fork of the Salmon River guide staff.
  
• Ensure overall quality of operations guest experience and guide performance in all aspects of the trip.
  
• Foster a positive supportive and effective work environment amongst crew and staff.
  
• Act as the official ROW liaison with suppliers of goods and services to this operation.
  
• Responsible for the initial set up of the outposts and any gear transfer from other outposts.
  
• Responsible for the teardown and close up of the operations and returning any gear that came from other outposts.
  
• Complete a thorough PreSeason and End of Season Inventory using the ROW Inventory Spreadsheet.
  
• Assist in equipment transfers shipping or receiving of retail items etc from other outposts or the office.
  
• Maintain and foster a good relationship with Idaho Fish and Game the US Forest Service Bureau of Land Management or other appropriate public management agency.
  
• Work as a full guide and team member when on the river (See separate job description for guide duties).
  
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment used in this operation including but not limited to fleece/splash gear wetsuits booties PFDs rafts coolers rescue gear.
  

Qualifications:

• Legally allowed to work in the United States
  
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently without close supervision
  
• Excellent river rescue and firstaid skills
  
• Minimum of two years experience as a commercial multiday rafting guide
  
• Excellent leadership ability
  
• Ability to delegate tasks and manage people effectively
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must
  
• Excellent verbal communication skills
  
• Creative problemsolving skills
  
• Strong team player with excellent ability to get along with others
  
• Ability and willingness to set a positive example for all ROW staff and serve as a role model of ROW policies and systems
  
• Ability to motivate crew to set the high water mark
  
• Openness to feedback and ability to accept constructive criticism
  
• Computer literacy with email word processing and menudriven programs
  
• Physically capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.
  
• Excellent driving record
  
• Experience with heavy crewcab pickup truck and trailer
  
• Commercial Drivers License preferred
  
• General mechanical knowledge preferred
  

Reporting Relationship:This position reports directly to the ROW River Operations Manager orROW Director of Operations.

Basic Weekly Schedule:The Middle Fork of the Salmon Manager is expected to both guide and spend time in the office at the Salmon Outpost May the Manager will be involved in outpost set up and training. It is expected that the Middle Fork RiverManager will work a majority of the 6 day long trips throughout the season. However our goal and intent is that the Middle Fork Manager be off the river for one rotation after 34 trips on the water during the season to rest and recuperate as well as complete administrative and logistical work as needed.

Compensation:Partially salaried with additional daily wages accrued for the time leading trips (variable dependent on experience). Additional tasks are compensated hourly.

Other Benefits:In addition to ROWs regular benefits package 401K Med FSA Free or Discounted Trips prodeal etc) the Middle Fork of the Salmon River Manager will also receive two spaces during the season to bring friends or family on a multiday trip space and schedule permitting (no cash value).

How to Apply:Fill out anonlineapplication here Be sure to include a current resume and cover letter.