Rafting Guides Training and Jobs

With many rafting outfitters in Pennsylvania, river guides are always in need somewhere. The best bet is to get in touch with some of the rafting outfitters in your area and see who is hiring. Some companies are listed below along with their phone number.

Training to become a white water rafting guide usually starts in ealry spring. March or April with most companies. If you are in school during those months, don't worry, most companies hold training on only the weekends until school is out. Training will be very physically demanding. Being in good shape is a requirement.

Different outfitters have different training schedules and drills. However, most of them include the core components of; boat control, rope training, swimming rapids, customer service training and CPR and First Aid.

In Pennsylvania, you are required to have CPR and First Aid Training. Some outfitters will give you this training, with others, you have to obtain it on your own. If you are already certified with CPR and First Aid, mention this to the outfitter you are applying for. They will ask for copies of your cards, so if you don't have them, get a copy of them.

Guiding boats down the river can be a very rewarding job. College students especially love guiding as it fits perfectly with their schooling schedule. You will get a chance to learn skills normal people never get a chance to experience and my friends for life in the process.

If you would like us to recommend a great company to work for in your area, please contact us. We are professionals with many years of experience working for and with rafting outfitters in Pennsylvania. We can give you some inside information that will help guide you to the best company. However, we always give you our profesional, unbiased opinions.