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Salary/Pay
$250 to $350 per day plus Great Tips.
Job Type
Seasonal
Experience Level
1-2 Seasons Experience
Season
June through August
Housing
Possibly / Negotiable(Room and Vehicle if needed.)
Job Description
The Jimmie Jack Fishing Co. hires only the best professionals in the business. We pay a premium salary for experienced, seasoned guides. A person who can present themselves in a professional manner, prove to us they can be helpful and communicate with our guests by passing on their fishing skills. Our guides must have a U.S. Coast Guard 6-pak license or Remote Waters of Western Alaska license, and be willing to pass the one week Kenai River Guide Academy. Our guides accompany 4 guests each day. Guides must be an expert in fishing, and boat handling on rivers. Most importantly, our guides must be coachable. Our experienced river guides must have boating experience. We use 20’ Willie Boats with 50hp Yamaha outboards. We also operate 20’ Willie Drift boats.
Please do not apply if…
…you are a Lone Ranger, and have difficulty with Teamwork.
…you are a prima donna, superstar guide, or a fishing god.
…you have a low energy level.
…you cannot keep the inside of your car clean.
…you’re alarm clock is for decoration only.
As a fishing guide, you will be taking guests on fishing trips. The guide will be responsible for the safe navigation of rivers (power and rowing), teaching of fishing techniques, and will be responsible for routine boat maintenance and cleaning. The guide trainee will also be given odd jobs on days that are not spent guiding: bait preparation, lodge and camp maintenance and cleaning, and other assigned tasks. Most importantly, the guide will insure that each client has an enjoyable day on the water. Guides are team players and are always available to help with any project.
Please do not apply if…
…you are a Lone Ranger, and have difficulty with Teamwork.
…you are a prima donna, superstar guide, or a fishing god.
…you have a low energy level.
…you cannot keep the inside of your car clean.
…you’re alarm clock is for decoration only.
As a fishing guide, you will be taking guests on fishing trips. The guide will be responsible for the safe navigation of rivers (power and rowing), teaching of fishing techniques, and will be responsible for routine boat maintenance and cleaning. The guide trainee will also be given odd jobs on days that are not spent guiding: bait preparation, lodge and camp maintenance and cleaning, and other assigned tasks. Most importantly, the guide will insure that each client has an enjoyable day on the water. Guides are team players and are always available to help with any project.
Qualifications & Skills
Certifications/Licenses:
RIVER GUIDE REQUIREMENTS
1. US Coast Guard Six-Pac license or Limited OUPV license
2. Valid Driver’s License
RIVER GUIDE PARTIAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Knowledge and experience with river boats, and know how to read water
Knowledge of rowing drift boats
Knowledge and experience of fishing by the drift and backtroll method in power and drift boats
Knowledge of all types of spinning and casting fishing gear
Knowledge of all types of fly rods, flies and related equipment
Knowledge in releasing fish unharmed
Knowledge and demonstrate to guests how to fish
Knowledge in telling guests the history of all Pacific Salmon, and the life cycle of each
Know how to tie basic knots used in both spin and fly fishing, such as cinch, blood, nail, surgeon
Knowledge in teaching guests how to cast
Be able to work unsupervised in a river camp
Be able to keep a boat clean and organized
Be able to get along and be friendly, to offer your help to other lodge's guests and guides
Other duties as assigned to help the lodge succeed
1. US Coast Guard Six-Pac license or Limited OUPV license
2. Valid Driver’s License
RIVER GUIDE PARTIAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Knowledge and experience with river boats, and know how to read water
Knowledge of rowing drift boats
Knowledge and experience of fishing by the drift and backtroll method in power and drift boats
Knowledge of all types of spinning and casting fishing gear
Knowledge of all types of fly rods, flies and related equipment
Knowledge in releasing fish unharmed
Knowledge and demonstrate to guests how to fish
Knowledge in telling guests the history of all Pacific Salmon, and the life cycle of each
Know how to tie basic knots used in both spin and fly fishing, such as cinch, blood, nail, surgeon
Knowledge in teaching guests how to cast
Be able to work unsupervised in a river camp
Be able to keep a boat clean and organized
Be able to get along and be friendly, to offer your help to other lodge's guests and guides
Other duties as assigned to help the lodge succeed
Skills/Specialties:
Our boats and equipment are above average and we require employees to
keep them that way. We expect superior performance from our employees, in personal hygiene, professional contact with our customers and relations with other employees. The most important factors that we look for when hiring a person is a good attitude, honorable, and high work ethic. If you aren't
willing to put in long hours, this is not the place for you. The position requires employees who are honest, presentable, personable and friendly. We require people who can present themselves in an outgoing manner. We expect good manners, good grooming and a professional appearance, above reproach.
keep them that way. We expect superior performance from our employees, in personal hygiene, professional contact with our customers and relations with other employees. The most important factors that we look for when hiring a person is a good attitude, honorable, and high work ethic. If you aren't
willing to put in long hours, this is not the place for you. The position requires employees who are honest, presentable, personable and friendly. We require people who can present themselves in an outgoing manner. We expect good manners, good grooming and a professional appearance, above reproach.
How to Apply
Originally listed on craigslist at: https://kenai.craigslist.org/trd/d/soldotna-river-fishing-guide/7847322309.html?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Application Email:97e98a89ef7f3b31a13ccadd42a8f256@job.craigslist.org
Apply Online:https://jimmiejackfishing.com/jointheteam/