Summer Paid Guides

Christian outdoor adventure guides

When: June through August

Where: Northern California

What: We look first to graduates from our last year's summer volunteer program, and only then we look to new applicants that have applied seeking work with us as a paid guide. These applicants will need to successfully complete our Guide School program.

Because we often fill all of our new guide needs with last year's volunteer program graduates, we strongly encourage paid guide applicants to seriously consider the summer volunteer program instead.

Description: You will work long and hard, but very profitable and enjoyable days. As a paid guide at Rock-N-Water in California you will be directly interacting with the youth that come to our camps as you lead them through physical challenges (rafting, hiking, climbing...), mental challenges (team work, fears...), and spiritual challenges (campfire program, solo time, growing in your Christian faith, you personally as a roll model...). You will also be responsible for some of the many other daily tasks required of the adventures we take (equipment, cooking, cleaning...). We run a Class III river, top-rope our climbers only, have a low element group building program and a 5 day backpacking program which is a combo of packing, climbing and rafting.

Who: We look for people who love God, enjoy working hard, and want to give their summer to the campers. For paid guide staff we are looking for spiritually, socially and technically mature people who are teachable, have a heart to infect youth with Christ's love, helping people grow in their Christian faith, and have an eye for fun. Must be at least 18 years old. ($64-$100+ per day. Food and tarp provided.)

How to Apply

All positions have a history of filling up very fast. We recommend you start the application process as soon as you are fairly certain you'd like to work here.