Want to know what a fascist dictatorship is like work here - Raft Guide USNWC Employee Review

2.0
Mar 18, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

You get to say your a raft guide after a week of training. Encouraged to lie about skill level (BEWARE) 30% off at the gift shop which is very over priced( 60% or better) the people wacting is nice .you will meet some o interesting people as well so after your 3week paid training(really just hang out and getting payed) ,take what little they to teach you and go to real river of course after quiting in the most grandest fashion. get them before they get you

Cons

Lack of real river training there training you to work there not a natural river very different.you will be treated less than human management only care about management and making money at any cost and first thing to go is employee safety. They are constantly try get you to spend your pay check at the center . 2 season is all they want you for then "use, abuse ,than loose them you should only take your pay and never give any of back to the center

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5.0
Nov 30, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great place to work. great coworkers. Flexible schedule. Strong mission.

Cons

they dont pay great but it is a non-profit,

2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Pay is pretty decent given the workload -Access to Whitewater Activities -Staff Discount at the store on property -Happy Customers 9/10 times -Great team -Flexibility

Cons

-Upper Management: while direct management is caring and supportive, upper management watches for mistakes and only cares about the bottom dollar -12+hour shifts; breaks can be ignored -Extreme Heat -Uniform not included -Can be expected to come into work when the road is iced over in winter season (parkway not salted) -Dead seasons of the year (post-summer and pre-winter)

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