Outdoor Adventure Retreats LLC Outdoor Recreation Assistant (Tubing) - Wilderness Cove Saluda, NC · Part time Company website

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Outdoor Adventure Retreats is seeking a Tubing Staff Member to join us at Wilderness Cove in Saluda, NC for the summer!

Job Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

Location: Wilderness Cove, 3772 Green River Cove Rd., Saluda, NC 28773

Dates & Hours: Tubing Season runs Friday, May 22 – Sunday, September 13, 2026. Weekend and holiday availability is required; weekdays (excluding holidays) are not. A typical shift runs 9AM–6PM — you'll be on your feet and active most of the day. We're happy to work around school schedules.

Compensation: $10/hour + tips. Tips have historically been strong given the volume of guests we see during the summer months.

About the Role

Looking for a summer job that gets you outside, on the water, and around great people? This might be it. As a Tubing Staff Member at Wilderness Cove, you'll be part of the crew that makes our Green River tubing experience happen — helping guests have a safe, fun, and memorable day from the moment they arrive to the moment they float back in.

This is a high-energy, people-facing role that's a great fit for college students who enjoy the outdoors and don't mind getting a little wet.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and deliver friendly, helpful customer service throughout their visit
• Assist guests with tube selection, waiver signing, safety instructions, and gear
• Monitor and guide guests through the full tubing flow — parking, check-in, river entry, river exit, and equipment return
• Help with daily setup, breakdown, and organization of tubing equipment and facilities
• Pitch in wherever needed — whether that's the tubing operation, the camp store, or the campground generally

Requirements

• Must be a team player — no task is too small
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable being on your feet and active for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move tubing equipment throughout the day
• At ease working outdoors in summer weather conditions
• Weekend and holiday availability required
• Previous customer service or outdoor recreation experience is a plus, but not required

Perks

• Work outdoors along a beautiful stretch of the Green River in the NC mountains
• Strong tip potential throughout the summer
• Flexible scheduling around school calendars
• Be part of a fun, tight-knit seasonal crew

OAR Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you love the outdoors and enjoy making people's days — we want to hear from you. Apply to join our team at Wilderness Cove this summer!