Job Description
Whalers Cove Lodge is looking for professional, friendly, and experienced saltwater and freshwater mariners! Prior guiding experience in Alaska is preferred as well as all associated licenses and credentials. We need well seasoned captains who still have an enthusiasm for and take pride in their profession.
Join us in celebrating our 40th year of hosting guests in the great Alaskan wilderness!
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Job requirements include:
Possessing an applicable USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (an OUPV at the very least with Near Coastal endorsement)
Vessel handling and maintenance skills
Safe use of firearms
Excellent communication skills, work ethic, and ability to work with the entire team at Whaler"s Cove Lodge (approximately 32 crew)
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., and have no mobility limitations.
Must be physically fit.
Knowledge and experience with freshwater fishing (fly and spin cast fishing)
Required experience minimums: saltwater 3 years (saltwater guide applicants), fly fishing 5 years (for freshwater applicants), and outdoor guiding (not boat based) 2 years.
Prior remote experience/living required.
Pay is salaried per month, $4500
to start, Depending On Experience.
Tips are disbursed as directed by guests. Excellent compensation based upon experience.
Private Rooms are provided, shared bathrooms, and delicious meals are provided.
You get to Juneau and we provide transportation to and from Juneau to our location.
Working dates for the position is approximately mid June 2022 through approximately third week of September2022. Due to the nature of the position and industry 10-12 hour days are the rule.
As a high-profile representative of our organization, and due to a live-on-site situation, it is essential that our guides maintain themselves in a professional manner both on-duty and off-duty. In order for our guests to experience their anticipated vacation of a lifetime, it is essential that our crew brings an attitude of respect, collaboration, and teamwork.
This position is at Whaler"s Cove Lodge which is located on a remote island in Southeast Alaska in the middle of the Tongass National Forest, about 60 miles south of Juneau. Guests are on site from late June to mid September, and this coming year we are welcoming over 700 guests.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Tags
Full time, Remote job, Outdoor, Gangs,