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Adventure Specialist / Lead Wade Fishing Guide
Sun Mountain Lodge(Website)
Winthrop, MT
Posted: August 7, 2025
Salary/Pay
$22.00/Hour
Job Type
Full-Time
Experience Level
1-2 Seasons Experience
Housing
No
Job Description
Location: Sun Mountain Lodge Methow Valley Washington
Department: Adventure & Recreation Team
Employment Type: Seasonal (SummerFall) FullTime or PartTime
Job Summary:
Sun Mountain Lodge is seeking an energetic personable and outdoorsavvy Adventure Specialist who will also serve as the Lead Wade Fishing Guide. This multifaceted role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment enjoys working with guests and is passionate about outdoor adventure. Youll serve as a key point of contact for adventure programming deliver unforgettable guided experiences and help maintain high standards in guest service and activity coordination.
Responsibilities Include:
• Provide outstanding customer service to all guests interested in our adventure offerings.
• Lead a variety of outdoor activities including guided hikes axe throwing events and fly fishing excursions (wade and Patterson Lake trips).
• Serve as the primary liaison with the horseback riding program.
• Manage guest bookings for all adventure activities via phone email and walkins.
• Rent maintain and perform basic repairs on mountain bikes.
• Occasionally assist at the Patterson Lake Boat Rental facility.
• Support and promote the fly fishing program by providing expert information and leading trips.
• Operate the pointofsale (POS) system for retail and activity sales.
• Uphold Sun Mountain Lodge standards of hospitality and safety at all times.
Department: Adventure & Recreation Team
Employment Type: Seasonal (SummerFall) FullTime or PartTime
Job Summary:
Sun Mountain Lodge is seeking an energetic personable and outdoorsavvy Adventure Specialist who will also serve as the Lead Wade Fishing Guide. This multifaceted role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment enjoys working with guests and is passionate about outdoor adventure. Youll serve as a key point of contact for adventure programming deliver unforgettable guided experiences and help maintain high standards in guest service and activity coordination.
Responsibilities Include:
• Provide outstanding customer service to all guests interested in our adventure offerings.
• Lead a variety of outdoor activities including guided hikes axe throwing events and fly fishing excursions (wade and Patterson Lake trips).
• Serve as the primary liaison with the horseback riding program.
• Manage guest bookings for all adventure activities via phone email and walkins.
• Rent maintain and perform basic repairs on mountain bikes.
• Occasionally assist at the Patterson Lake Boat Rental facility.
• Support and promote the fly fishing program by providing expert information and leading trips.
• Operate the pointofsale (POS) system for retail and activity sales.
• Uphold Sun Mountain Lodge standards of hospitality and safety at all times.
Qualifications & Skills
Certifications/Licenses:
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort using email and POS systems.
• Experience in or willingness to learn basic bike maintenance.
• Previous guiding or instruction experience preferred especially in hiking fly fishing or axe throwing.
• Strong knowledge of outdoor recreation and enthusiasm for wilderness experiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Bonus Qualifications (Preferred but not required):
• Fly fishing guide certification or significant experience leading fishing trips.
• Knowledge of local trails fish species and outdoor recreation in the Methow Valley area.
Retail or guest services background in a hospitality setting.
If interested please go to & Inclusion Statement:
Sun Mountain Lodge is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort using email and POS systems.
• Experience in or willingness to learn basic bike maintenance.
• Previous guiding or instruction experience preferred especially in hiking fly fishing or axe throwing.
• Strong knowledge of outdoor recreation and enthusiasm for wilderness experiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Bonus Qualifications (Preferred but not required):
• Fly fishing guide certification or significant experience leading fishing trips.
• Knowledge of local trails fish species and outdoor recreation in the Methow Valley area.
Retail or guest services background in a hospitality setting.
If interested please go to & Inclusion Statement:
Sun Mountain Lodge is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.