FREE RAFT GUIDE TRAINING *
MAY 17TH – JUNE 5TH, 2026
20 Day Training Course
- Housing Accommodations Provided
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- No prior experience is necessary
Raft Masters is celebrated for fostering exceptional guides through a quality-centric training program. Our immersive approach ensures you acquire the skills to handle diverse situations in controlled environments, setting us apart from other trainers in the industry.
Aligned with our exacting standards, the raft guide training program at Raft Masters offers a strong pathway toward potential employment for individuals who meet our professional and performance expectations. While certification is a major step, employment opportunities are extended based on demonstrated skill, professionalism, and alignment with Raft Masters’ culture of excellence. For those who join our team, rewards are significant—competitive pay, generous tips, and a culture that encourages personal use of company equipment during free time. Joining Raft Masters means becoming part of one of the most esteemed companies on the Arkansas River, recognized for our exceptional standards and highly regarded by industry peers.
Course Details
- Care and Use of Equipment
- Rigging Rafts
- Maneuvering Rafts
- River Features
- River Hazards
- Scouting and Running Rapids
- Orientation and Safety Talk
- Trip Organization and Trip Leader Responsibility
- River Rescue and Emergency Procedures
- Minimizing Outdoor Recreation Resource Impact
- First Aid and CPR Certification
What is Provided
- Life Jacket (PFD)
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- River Shoes
- All Group River Gear
- Boats, Rigging, Splash Bags
- Free Housing
- Separate Male and Female Housing
- Kitchen Facilities
- Available for training and employees
* Details for FREE training certification
- Pay the initial $700 fee up front
- Raft Masters will reimburse trainees who are hired after completing 90 commercial trips
Guide Training Cancellation Policy
Payment is required to secure your spot in our competitive guide training program. Cancellations made before May 1 will be charged a $400 cancellation fee and refunded the remaining payment. Cancellations made after May 1 will not be refunded. Guide trainees who do not complete the raft guide training course will not be refunded.