Also called: River Outfitter, Canoe Rental Business Owner
Runs a river rental business, renting canoes, kayaks, and tubes, shuttling paddlers upstream, and keeping trips safe.
A canoe livery operator checks the river level at sunrise, assigns staff to drive buses of paddlers upstream, and fits life jackets on a scout troop. All day they track groups on the river, rescue a flipped canoe, and repair boats after closing.
Approximate; owners' income swings with weather.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; learned working at a livery.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Recreation Management, Business.
Growing about average. Paddling remains popular on rivers in the Midwest, South, and Northeast.
Low risk for 10 years. Online booking helps, but shuttles, rescues, and river safety stay hands-on.
Classes: Business, Physical education, Earth science.
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