Employment Opportunities

Each year, Sheltowee Trace Outfitters has openings for summer employment. We are located near Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in south central Kentucky. As can be seen from the list of positions, a rafting business is a lot more than just rafting. There are opportunities for people with extremely varied interests and skills. The two main traits that we are looking for are a love of the outdoors and good people skills. If you have an interest in one or more posts, but no experience, WE WILL TRAIN. If you have prior experience, we may be able to match you up with a higher level position. Working in a rafting business offers a unique blend of work and fun. If you think you may be interested, e-mail us or call 1-800-541-7238 and ask for the person in charge of hiring.

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Position Descriptions

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Raft Guide - Prepare rafts and equipment before each trip. Safely guide his/her raft and guests down the river while providing an enjoyable experience for the guests. Put away rafts and equipment after the trip.

Trip Leader and Assistant Trip Leader- Coordinate the preparations before each trip. Ensure the safety and timeliness of the trip, as well as his/her own raft and guests. Ensure that the equipment is returned safely and put away. Both of these positions are hired from within. Guides with the required credentials must work as Guides before being brought up to (Assistant) Trip Leader status.

Van Shuttle Driver (must be at least 21) - Provide safe transportation for guests. Sign up guests, collect money, and provide safety information. Must be physically able to load and unload canoes.

Bus Shuttle Driver (must have current KY CDL) - Provide safe transportation for guests to and from the river, while maintaining the spirit of the trip. Sign up guests, collect money, and provide safety information. Must be physically able to load and unload canoes.

Lunch Crew - Responsible for preparation, serving and clean up of lunches and dinners for raft trips at our on-site location, and setting up and serving lunches and dinners aboard the Cumberland Star.

Reservationist/Retail - Answer phones, provide information, take reservations and coordinate trips. Check-out customers, restock inventory, maintain displays.

Rainbow Mist Coordinator - Provide information to walk-up guests at an off-site location. Coordinate Rainbow Mist trips.

Rainbow Mist Guide - Row oar-frame raft from beach to Cumberland Falls and back. Provide customers with information regarding Cumberland Falls and surrounding area.

Snack bar worker - Responsible for taking orders at walk-up window, handling money, preparing food, and serving to customers.

Housekeeping/Yard keeping - Responsible for cleaning of rustic cabins, bathhouse, restrooms, and cleaning up of trash around complex, as well as other maintenance duties such as mowing and minor repairs.

Climbing Wall belayer (part-time) - Responsible for fitting climbing harnesses, explaining safety procedures, and belaying climbing customers.

Sheltowee Trace Outfitters does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, creed, religion, or disability. Many jobs, such as shuttle driver, CDL driver, and raft guide may have minimum age requirements.

Sheltowee Trace Outfitters P.O. Box 1060 Whitley City, KY 42653 1-800-541-RAFT (7238) fax: 1-866-FAX-RAFT (866-329-7238) e-mail: funky-rafting.com www.ky-rafting.com