Wildwater Employment Opportunities

Wildwater invites you to consider the challenge of working in an outdoor environment as part of a team.  We offer many opportunities to learn new skills and work in a variety of settings.  Our positions require professionalism and commitment, but offer fun and recreation, working with people with similar interests, lifetime friendships, personal achievements, and valuable work experience. Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited trips and tours for Team members based on availability.
• Two complimentary trips annually for family or friends.
• 40% discount on Wildwater lodging for employees and family.
• Free training (Guide school does have related costs).
• Free or reduced-cost Team Clothing.
• Team Housing based on availability.
• Summer Meal plan at the Chattooga.
• Discounts in each Wildwater location’s retail store.
• Opportunities for pre-purchases on outdoor equipment/clothing.
• Steady work in season.
• Flexibility in scheduling, except during busiest times.
• Continued training and skill development in the recreation industry.
• Leadership opportunities.

Varying types of housing, including bunkhouses and dorm-style rooms, are available at a small fee at each of Wildwater’s River Locations.  All employees using Wildwater housing are required to participate in a maintenance and cleaning program for living areas.  For a fee, the meal plan is available at the Chattooga, while kitchen facilities are provided for your convenience at the Nantahala, and Ocoee.  If you live on campus at our Chattooga location you are required to be on the meal plan.

PET POLICY

In consideration of and safety for our guests, employees, and your pets, pets are NOT allowed on Wildwater property unattended or in Wildwater housing.  If you must bring your pet with you, please make other housing arrangements.  Wildwater’s property has no housing facilities for your pets.

Our season, depending on location traditionally begins in March and operates until late November.

Most positions available are entry-level; however, from time to time management positions come available.

Because of the nature of seasonal employment, it is difficult to guarantee full-time work to anyone, particularly in the Spring and Fall. We do however make commitments for employment periods. These agreements outline a period of full-time work we will offer and a commitment from the employee on their dates of availability. July and August are our peak seasons. You may be asked to work six days a week, extra days off are not possible during peak season. We work so that our Guests can play!

We invite you to consider the challenge of working as part of a team in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions. We offer many opportunities to learn new skills and work in a variety of settings. Our positions require professionalism and commitment, but offer fun and recreation, working with people with similar interests, lifetime friendships, personal achievements, and valuable work experience.

Upon arrival for employment at Wildwater be prepared to produce a valid DRIVER'S LICENSE and one of the following documents to complete the employment process.  Passport, U.S. Social Security Card, Birth Certificate.

Non-U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. work permit.