Sandy River Lodge - Fishing Guide ID-8398

Aleutian Adventures is accepting applications for the position of Fishing Guide at the Sandy River Lodge, located near Nelson Lagoon, Alaska. This lodge is in a remote location with limited access to outside communication and has no access to any nearby village or city.  The Lodge attracts fishermen from around the world for the great adventure the Aleutians have to offer.

Applicants must be up to date on all required licensing and permits and must be able to pass a post-employment physical and screening. This position will start on or around June 1st, and end on or around July 7th. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Fishing Guide position is responsible for planning and executing professional and safe sportfish guiding services to guests at Sandy River Lodge. This position is directly supervised by the Head Fishing Guide/Lodge Manager. 

Work Environment
This job operates in an unpredictable, remote environment where phone and internet communications are limited. Most tasks will be performed at Sandy River Lodge and its surrounding areas. This role routinely spends extended periods of time working outdoors in cold, wet, and windy conditions.
 
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, hike, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel, and reach with hands and arms to perform job duties properly and safely. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift gear and supplies up to 50 pounds.
 
Required Education & Experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years of fly-fishing guide experience required.  
  • Current Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) sportfishing guide license.
  • Current U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) OUPV license preferred.
  • Current First-Aid and CPR certification preferred.
Other Skills
  • Expert level understanding and knowledge of single-hand and two-handed fly-fishing techniques.
  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable State of Alaska sportfishing regulations.
  • Familiarity with the terrain of local countryside and waterways preferred.
  • Prior work and/or living experience in a remote wilderness setting.
  • Must be able to work varied and extended hours.
  • Basic understanding of customer service practices.
  • General knowledge of APICDA communities, geographic locations, fisheries, and tourism preferred.
Pay Rate
Pay is DOE. Room and board are included along with transportation to and from the Sandy River Lodge.
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