A Rafting and Whitewater Swimming Guide is a professional who leads discovery or introductory rafting sessions within a convoy. They work on both natural rivers and artificial sites, in a dynamic environment that requires rigor and a strong sense of safety.
🧠 Essential Qualities
✅ Teaching skills: Clearly communicate instructions and create a reassuring environment for participants. ✅ Passion for whitewater and its natural environment: Knowledge of the surroundings is essential to raise awareness among participants. ✅ Service orientation and interpersonal skills: Must be able to adapt to all types of participants and build trust. ✅ Responsibility and customer experience awareness: The guide’s role is to provide an unforgettable experience while ensuring safety and participant satisfaction.
🎯 Goal: Obtain the CQP (Professional Qualification Certificate) Rafting and Whitewater Swimming Guide.
This professional qualification takes place in three stages:
1️⃣ Prerequisite Test (TEP) Assessment of your technical, sporting, and safety skills through two river descents.
2️⃣ Training (4 weeks) Four weeks of training covering several skill blocks, such as:
Preparing a rafting session
Guiding and supervising participants
Maintaining an artificial site and equipment
3️⃣ Professional Integration The full training includes 175 hours at a training center (including 105 hours in a natural environment) and 70 hours in a professional setting within an organization.