Raft Trainee

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.​

Do you love interacting with guests? Are you interested in working and living in Grand Teton National Park? Are you looking for an Experience of a Lifetime? If you answered, “Yes” to these questions, this position is great for you!

Job Summary:

Raft Trainees are responsible for learning Rear Boat Operator skills, including navigation, river skills, patching boats, general boat maintenance, and details of the overall float trip operation.  The Raft Trainee is also responsible for safety of passengers, interpretive narration during float trips on the Snake River. This position typically works 40 to 48 hours per week.

Job Specification:

• Outlet: Jackson Lake Lodge
• Wage: $17.75 / hour
• Skill Level: Intermedidate

Job Responsbilities:

• Learn proper interpretive program of Jackson Hole as presented by float trip supervisor.

• Learn cooking skills as presented by the Snake River Cook
• Help patch and rig boats at the beginning of the season.
• Float on bridge pontoons, under the supervision of senior boatmen and practice navigation techniques and landings.
• Learn Rear Float Operator skills.
• Other duties as assigned

The “must haves” for this position include: 

• Valid US Driver’s License
• Strong Verbal English Skills
• Must be able to lift at least 100 pounds.
• Must be congenial with fellow crewmembers and guests
• Must have First Aid and CPR Certification by first date of employment

We prefer that you additionally have the following skills / experience, but it is not required: 

• Interpretive knowledge of Grand Tetons National Park

What’s In It For You?

• FREE Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
• FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
• FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
• FREE WiFi
• $98/week OR FREE Meal Plan (this depending on hourly or salaried position) Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria
• Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls and Employee Gym at JLL (w/ Climbing Wall)

Before you apply, visit http://www.TetonEmployee.com for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.

 We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. www.vailresortscareers.com 

The expected pay range is $17.75. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  506815
Reference Date: 01/25/2025 
Job Code Function: Water Sports