Ride the rapids and make it your job!  Beginner and Experienced Guide positions are available for the 2026 summer season at our Fort Collins, Cache La Poudre River office.  The inexperienced guide training class takes place May 11-22, 2026 and you must be able to attend the class start date.  

Expectations 

Being a raft guide is not just about taking people down the river. From general appearance to conduct with customers, there is a high level of professionalism that is expected from you at all times. You are a representative not only of yourself but of us as a company. Here at Rocky Mountain Adventures, we are a team and we expect all employees to work together to keep us looking the best we can to our customers. This means that all staff is required to help in general cleaning and care of equipment and all areas of the building and grounds.

It is necessary for guides to train and work throughout the season on a very flexible and highly available schedule. It is important that as you are learning a new skill that you devote as much time as possible to it. As a seasonal business, we depend on a short time span to support our business and staff, and we will ask for your commitment to help us in this endeavor. Keep in mind that the weekends and holidays are our busiest times, so availability throughout those times is an expectation of the position. 

Certifications

The State of Colorado and Rocky Mountain Adventures have specific first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) requirements for commercial guides. You must meet these requirements in order to enroll in our Introductory Commercial Raft Guide training course. Copies of all certifications are due in our office by May 8th, 2026. Feel free to please provide a copy here if applicable. 

Inexperienced/Introductory Commercial Raft Guide Training Course

This course is required for raft guide candidates who have received a contingent job offer, but is also open to individuals who want to learn about guiding but not necessarily work as a commercial guide. Guide Course Start Date: May 11, 2026. More information on this course will be provided at a later time in the hiring process. Guide School Cost: $500 + fees.

Important Dates to Consider: 

Anticipated Dates for Interviewing Candidates: March 23 - April 3, 2026

Anticipated Dates for extending offers: April 6-10, 2026

Training Dates: 

Guide School: May 18-29, 2026

Extended Training: June 1 - June 12, 2026

Hourly Payrate: $15.16-$16.16 + client gratuity