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Rafting Guide cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Rafting Guide
I am writing to apply for the Rafting Guide role at [Company Name]. With hands-on experience guiding groups through graded whitewater and a calm head when conditions change, I can deliver the safe, memorable adventure your clients expect.
In my most recent season, I led daily trips for mixed-ability groups on rivers with Grade 2 to Grade 4 rapids. I briefed each group on paddling technique and hazard awareness, then adjusted my line and commands based on real-time water levels and client confidence. On one trip a sudden rise in flow forced a route change; I scouted an alternative channel and brought all rafts through without incident or injury. I also maintained a fleet of twelve rafts and associated safety gear, handling repairs and inspections so trips departed on time.
I am drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I want to contribute to a team that takes river safety seriously while still making the day fun for first-timers.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can support your upcoming season.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.