Employment

Rafting in the Smokies is the Real Deal!

Working for Rafting in the Smokies means being a leader, having a flexible schedule, living in beautiful surroundings, making a difference in people’s lives while gaining skills and experience. Rafting in the Smokies’ employees are self-motivated, idealistic and hard-workers. It is a great community and a fun place to work!

The Rafting in the Smokies River Outpost is in Hartford, TN, right on the banks of the Pigeon River. We have customer relations & reservations offices in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN.

River Guide Employment Information

We are proud to introduce you to Rafting in the Smokies and sincerely hope you consider working with us. On and off the river, we emphasize good “river-guide behavior” where we treat each other with respect, honesty, and support.

Guide Certification classes for the 2023 rafting season will be held April 24th – 28th and May 15th – 19th: (CPR & First Aid Certification classes are available, and are required in order to guide commercial trips). Spaces for the classes are limited, advance registration is required.

We provide free training as a professional river guide to gain working knowledge of boat control and customer relations. (Refundable deposit required to secure spot)

Zipline, Ropes Course and Rock Climbing Wall Guide Employment Information

For the 2023 season, Rafting in the Smokies will also have positions available for Zipline Canopy Tour Guides and High Elements Ropes Challenge Course Guides. *(CPR & First Aid Certification are available and required).

Rafting in the Smokies is family owned and operated. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we seek to employ and promote the best-qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Positions to be filled

Pigeon River Output

Bus Drivers (CDL required) River Guides Zipline Canopy Tour Guides High Elements Rope Challenge Course Guides Three Challenge Level Rock Climbing Wall

Gatlinburg and Pigeon River Outpost

Call Center & Outpost Customer Service Reps

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You may fill out the PDF application and send to us by fax (865-436-6360), or by emailing gina@raftinginthesmokies.com Download PDF Application

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