Sandy River Lodge – Fishing Guide
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.
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.
- Apply knowledge of location to plan and execute safe sportfish-guided services for individuals and groups.
- Apply knowledge to comply with local and state fishing laws and regulations, and company policies and procedures.
- Provide a safe and enjoyable guided fishing experience for lodge guests.
- Safely operate and transport guests in small powered boats and ATVs to remote fishing areas.
- Instruct guests on single-hand and two-handed fly-fishing techniques.
- Assist guests with the netting and safe handling of fish.
- Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor with team members and guests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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.
Please complete the employment application on this page. Or you can contact Human Resources at 1-888-927-4232 or in Anchorage 907-929-5273.
APICDA is an EEO employer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
APICDA Joint Ventures
APICDA is a non-profit dedicated to strengthening local economies and building infrastructure to support commerce in six remote villages in the Aleutian-Pribilof region of Alaska:
* Akutan.
* Atka.
* False Pass.
* Nelson Lagoon.
* Nikolski.
* St. George.
We focus our efforts on community-based initiatives, advocacy, vocational training, education and social programs that have been identified as high priorities. The APICDA board and staff work closely together to achieve our strategic objectives and leverage our resources for maximum benefit to our member communities.
APICDA is headquartered in Juneau, AK and operates an administrative office in Anchorage, AK.
APICDA offers programs and/or operational services in its six member communities and is dedicated to providing fisheries and tourism-related employment opportunities for community members and other qualified passionate people committed to our vision of sustaining communities.
Company Website: www.apicda.com
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