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SalaryFishing Guide (and Charter Boat Captain)
Alaska’s Boardwalk Lodge is an award-winning, top-rated, Orvis Endorsed Fishing Lodge. We treat our guests to the solitude of fishing wild Alaska, with first-class Fishing Guides, while enjoying gourmet food, and comfortable accommodations.
Boardwalk’s oceanfront resort features world-class saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, and spectacular Southeast Alaska eco tours. Our service is best-in-class. We are looking for ambitious and talented guides to join our team for the 2024 season. You will recognize and enjoy the Boardwalk difference! We aren’t like all the other outfitters.
Responsibilities:
- Be passionate about providing a heart-pounding, rod-bending adventure for all guests
- Guide and captain daily fishing charters and/or wildlife viewing tours
- Catch fish!!!!
- Be patient with all guests, both the experienced and inexperienced anglers alike
- Keep safety top of mind in all scenarios
- Navigate effectively near coastal waters using GPS, plotter, radar, and sonar
- Clean and maintain the vessel while in the water
- Have experience or knowledge with light mechanical maintenance and repair
- Excellent knowledge and experience deep sea fishing and some freshwater
Requirements:
- OUPV/Six-pack License
- Current CPR and First aid card
- Ability to pass a pre- employment drug test and subsequent random drug tests
- The physical fitness to lift and carry 50lbs or more regularly
- Desire and ability to work on a team
- Love and respect for the outdoors
- Alertness and common sense
- Friendly and courteous approach to monotonous or tense situations
Benefits:
- Meals provided
- You don’t have to use your vessel or fishing equipment
- Great base pay
- Standard tips and gratuity built into your base rate
- Additional earning opportunity available
No pets allowed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,700.00 - $2,000.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
