Whitewater Fishing Guide

Our adventures focus on education and recreating responsibly in our wilderness areas.

We believe our purpose and cause is larger than ourselves and that small intimate memorable experiences in nature have the potential to inspire change, instill values and beliefs, and should be shared with others.

Missoula whitewater rafting is our specialty. Adventure Missoula is owned by two school teachers and offers world class outdoor recreation adventures for families, groups, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

We offer guided fly fishing, spin fishing and combination fish and rafting experiences on three different rivers. We service whitewater, scenic rafting, family float trips, kayaking, raft rentals, and horseback riding in the Missoula area.

We are seeking to hire Whitewater Fishing Guides that have experience fishing, navigating class I, II, and III whitewater via rafts. Our company uses NRS commercial fishing frames built for rafts.

Applicants need to meet our guide qualifications plus be able to confidentally put customers on fish via conventional and fly fishing methods.

Applicants will need to:

Interview with owner and accepted as potential guide for company

Must be at least 18 years old

Clean driving record and valid drivers license

Must be willing to travel and work on all of the river sections offered by Adventure Missoula for the summer and must have a way of communication when away from the office (cell phone).

Must have a professional attitude and be willing to learn and accept new ideas. Must be able to work long hours and not be subject to burnout and moodiness. Must work well under pressure, in inclement weather, and be a team player with grit and perseverance.

Basic CPR/First Aid and/or Wilderness First Responder Certs

Swift Water Rescue Technician Certification: Local options: Swiftwater Safety Institute, High Flow Rescue, or Montana Rescue

Completion and graduation of Adventure Missoula Guide School (First year guides only: 3 weekends each May, TBD river practice, pre-employment)

Hired guides will need:

Purchase various gear: type III lifejacket, river knife, river whistle, good water shoes, cold weather gear if desired (wetsuit or equivalent); purchases may be made through our pro deals upon official hire after completion of free guide training.

Fish Game and Parks River Guide License, $100 for the season.

Optional: Independent Contractor Fishing License

Applicants email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: adventuremissoula@gmail.com

View more information at: www.adventuremissoula.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $150.00 per day

Expected hours: 20 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Ability to Relocate:

• Alberton, MT 59820: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person