Rafting Guide Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I recently led a six-boat trip on a wave-heavy section where we averaged 60 guests a day. We kept the briefing tight and the safety checks thorough, which helped keep incident reports to one in the season. I’ve built a practical routine around gear checks, river knowledge, and clear, calm instruction that makes groups move efficiently without feeling rushed. My day-to-day revolves around guest reception, group management and equipment. I do safety risk assessments before launch, run short technique clinics, and handle daily activity reports. I’m comfortable explaining local points of interest and answering questions about the river. I value good communication with the team and with guests to keep operations smooth and trips enjoyable, while staying within safety guidelines. One example sticks with me. A guest injured an ankle during a rapid and needed quick first aid while I kept the group calm and on course. We swapped to a backup raft, reallocated guides, and finished the day with all guests accounted for. The next morning we reviewed the incident, updated our risk controls and improved our equipment maintenance schedule so it doesn’t happen again. This approach significantly improved our on-water response times. I’m keen to bring my experience to [Company Name]. I’m available for discussion and happy to align on crew rosters, safety routines, and local knowledge sheets. I’ve worked with [Previous Company] and can provide references if needed. Kind regards, [Your Name]