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Experienced Raft Guide

If you are interested in working for us for the 2026 season, apply now. We will start reaching out to candidates beginning January 1!

Adrift Adventures and our sister company, Stand Up Paddle Colorado, are looking for full-time experienced raft guides to run daily and multi-day rafting trips on the Green River and the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument as well as the Colorado River near Rancho del Rio. Commercial rowing and paddling experience on class III+ rapids and previous experience guiding multi-day is a requirement for this position. Successful applicants must complete familiarization runs with an Adrift Dinosaur guide instructor. Current certifications in Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and food handling is also required. Swift Water Rescue (SWR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and/or other advanced training is preferred and stands out!

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Raft Guide Trainee

2026 Guide school dates are to be determine in May 2026
Previous rafting experience is not required to become a guide for Adrift Adventures, but successful applicants will need to complete a raft guide training course on the Colorado River, Green River and on the Yampa River. Completion of the guide training/intensive and additional miles on the Green River Daily will be needed before a qualification run can be attempted. Aspiring guides all come to skills and confidence at their own time , so we set no timeline on qualifying. Raft guide trainees should be able to work well with a team, be customer service oriented and have a passion for the outdoors. Qualified candidates should also be interested in learning about the history, geology and environment of Dinosaur National Monument and sharing that knowledge with guests.

Trainees must successfully qualify to become an employee at Adrift Adventures. All commercial raft guides must have current First Aid and CPR certification (online courses are not accepted). Required personal equipment include a type III pfd, throw bag, flip line, helmet, whistle and river knife. Splash top, splash pants, poly pro, fleece, neoprene socks and/or similar gear are highly recommended. Pro deals are offered through Adrift Dinosaur upon your arrival.

To learn more and sign up for our Paddle Raft & Rowing School, click here.

Submit your cover letter, résumé, and three references to info@adrift.com.

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