Middle Fork of the Salmon River Manager
On-siteSalmon, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day operations and safe conduct of all Middle Fork river trips, orchestrating logistics, equipment, and guide coordination to ensure efficient, low-stress guest experiences. Supervise guides, team leaders, and drivers on and off the river while performing all guide schedule duties and maintaining equipment. Manage outpost setup, gear transfers, and inventory, acting as the liaison with suppliers and public management agencies. Foster a positive work environment through performance reviews, conflict resolution, and role modeling safety and excellence. Work a majority of 6-day trips during the season, with administrative rotations for rest and logistics.
Required Qualifications
- Legally allowed to work in the United States
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently without close supervision
- Excellent river, rescue, and first-aid skills
- Minimum of two years experience as a commercial multi-day 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 problem-solving 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 menu-driven programs
- Physically capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.
- Excellent driving record
- Experience with heavy crew-cab pickup truck and trailer
- Commercial Drivers License, preferred
- General mechanical knowledge, preferred
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