Experienced Raft Guide Jobs on the Arkansas River – Canon City, Colorado

Guide through the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River

THIS POSITION IS CLOSED FOR THE 2012 RAFTING SEASON.
Experienced raft guides must complete training and qualification runs with a River Runners instructor. Successful raft guide applicants will primarily run Bighorn Sheep Canyon (Class III-IV) of the Arkansas River and the Royal Gorge (Class IV-V) of the Arkansas River.

Experienced in-state applicants will be required to provide a training log from an accredited Colorado company. Out-of-state applicants will be required to submit a training log from an accredited company and complete the out-of-state guide minimum qualification form. All commercial raft guides in Colorado are required to have a current First Aid and CPR certification by an accredited institution (online courses are not accepted). Swift Water Rescue (SWR), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and/or other advanced training is preferred.

To Apply
Submit your cover letter, résumé, and three references to
Please designate “Experienced Raft Guide – Canon City, Colorado” in the subject line and in your application.

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