Employment

We are actively recruiting for the 2008 season
River Guide Information
We recruit new river guides in January and February each year. Prospective guides submit an application to the Kings River Expeditions office and interview either in person or over the phone. All interviews are conducted March 13-14 on the Fresno State University campus. No experience is necessary to become a river guide. You must be physically fit, 18 or older, and enjoy the outdoors and being around people. All guide training is provided free of charge.
The Hiring Process
	The application: Complete the application and return it to our office at least a couple of days before your interview.
	The interview: Call the Kings River Expeditions office (1-800-846-3674) and schedule an interview March 4-5.
	Whitewater Guide School (part 1): After step two, we will select a group to join us for a weekend of rafting and guide training on the Kings River on March 15-16.
	Whitewater Guide School (part 2): After step three, we will select a group to continue training. The guide school will include three more days of on-river training March 20-22. All meals, instructional materials, river and camping equipment (except sleeping bags) will be provided at no charge for the duration of the school. Candidates will learn fundamentals of river navigation and the basic operation of Kings River Expeditions. Guide positions will be selected on a probationary basis from those completing the Whitewater Guide School.
Additional Training
Guides chosen from the Whitewater Guide School, guides will advance to a second stage of training which will include weekends in April and May. First-year guides can be paid for some of this training depending on their skill in handling a boat and crew.
Salaries and Benefits
First-year guides will earn $70 a day. Meals are provided for all staff for the length of the season. River guides live in tents in our camp during the season. There is no camping or housing charge. Full-time guides also receive a set of staff clothing and guest passes for river trips. You will need to provide your own tent, sleeping bag, wetsuit, paddle jacket and diving boots for the season. Kings River Expeditions will provide equipment at wholesale prices. You can earn additional money with a Class B driver's license.
General Information
Our commercial season opens for weekend-only business in mid-April. We begin full-time operation in June. Our season will end around August 1, although this date can vary up to four weeks in either direction depending on the snowpack and the weather. We are licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to provide beer and wine to all guests 21 and over. Staff (21 and over) are welcome to enjoy a beer or two with guests. However, drunkenness and/or drunkenly behavior is not permitted. River guides live in tents in Twin Pines Camp during the season. Our camp has comfortable dining and restroom facilities, but no electricity, showers, telephones or permanent facilities.
Interviews
It is up to you to call and schedule an interview. Allow about 25 minutes – 15 minutes to complete a questionnaire and 10 minutes for the actual interview. Appointments can be made by calling Anna Marie at (559) 233-4881. Interviews will be conducted March 3-4 on the Fresno State University campus, from 2-6 pm. A telephone interview can be scheduled if you are from outside the Fresno County area and cannot make the drive for the interview. Be sure to have your completed application in our office before your scheduled interview. You can drop it by the office or mail it to: Kings River Expeditions 211 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno CA 93701 For additional information, visit us at the Fresno State Career and Summer Job Fair at the Save Mart Center on February 28, from 12:30-5 pm. Thanks again for your interest in working with us. We are very excited about the upcoming season. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Otherwise, we will look forward to meeting you.