Working for Rafting in the Smokies means being a leader, having a flexible schedule, living in beautiful surroundings, making a difference in people's lives, and gaining skills and experience. Rafting in the Smokies' employees are self-motivated, idealistic and hard-workers. It is a great community and a fun place to work!

Rafting in the Smokies outpost is in Hartford, TN. Our customer relations office is in Gatlinburg, TN.

We are a seasonal employer and hire from January to May each year for the summer season. However, many of our vacancies are filled by February of each year. So be sure to get your application in early.

This year we will offer Guide Certification classes starting April 27th, May 9th, and May 11th. Classes will include 5 days of guide training (Mon - Fri), lodging and lunch. Attendees will take home a working knowledge of boat control, customer relations and swiftwater rescue techniques. This class is $150

We are proud to introduce you to Rafting in the Smokies and sincerely hope you consider working with us. On and off the river, we emphasize good "river-guide behavior" where we treat each other with respect, honesty and support.

Rafting in the Smokies is family owned and operated. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we seek to employ and promote the best-qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.