Employment at The River Company

Thanks for reaching out to us about employment at The River Company.

View the open positions below. We recommend sending a letter of interest, resume and a few photographs that we can use to get to know you. I would put emphasis on your letter of interest, to let us know why you would be a good guide.

Available Positions Below

Fly-fishing and Raft Guide position

The River Company is looking for a float-fishing and whitewater raft guide. In this position you will guide clients down class II-III whitewater on the Upper Main Salmon near Stanley, Idaho in the beautiful Sawtooth Mountains. This position includes guiding regular whitewater trips as well as float fly-fishing trips with two clients per raft with specialized fishing frames. Clients may be novice or experienced. We fish mostly for Westslope Cutthroat and Rainbow trout. All trips are day trips, no overnights.

  • Fly-fishing instruction experience required
  • Rowing experience preferred. Will train on paddle boat guiding
  • Swiftwater rescue training required.
  • Knowledge of river etiquette and wildlife are essential
  • Must have excellent customer service skills, good work ethic, a team-player mentality and a can-do attitude with a willingness to learn

We recommend sending a letter of interest, resume and a few photographs that we can use to get to know you. I would put emphasis on your letter of interest, to let us know why you would be a good guide.