Bridge Bay Marina Fishing Guide - Yellowstone National Park
About The Position
The Fishing Guide works with the Bridge Bay Marina team in Yellowstone National Park, conducting guided fishing and scenic boat trips. The role includes instructing guests in boating safety, emergency procedures, fishing regulations, techniques, and equipment use; maintaining radio contact with shore stations; and sharing information about Yellowstone Lake’s natural and human history. The guide is responsible for passenger and crew safety, vessel cleanliness and security, fueling, documentation, and maintaining positive relationships with coworkers, National Park Service staff, guests, and management. The position also assists with other marina operations as assigned. This is a seasonal position running from mid-May 2027 to mid-September 2027, paying $20.00 per hour. Employee housing and on-site meals are available at low cost. The role requires working outdoors in varying weather and at elevations above 7,700 feet, including standing, bending, and lifting during shifts of 10 or more hours.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company boat.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with no high-risk violations in the past three years.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work; the workplace is three miles from the Lake Village dorms.
- Must pass written and practical seamanship examinations.
- Must possess a current DOT physical.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and bending, lifting, and standing throughout a 10+ hour shift.
- Must have full function and use of both hands.
- Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions and provide appropriate attire.
- Must be able to work at elevations above 7,700 feet.
- Must be able to instruct guests in fishing techniques and know how to clean and/or filet fish.
- Must be able to tie a proper Bowline and Cleat Hitch (Halyard) knot.
- Knowledge of assigned equipment operation and maintenance; safety, emergency, and life-saving procedures; National Park Service boating and fishing regulations; weather patterns; marine band radio rules and procedures; and park geography, geology, and history, especially the Lake area.
- Public speaking and supervisory skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled guided fishing and scenic boat trips safely and lawfully in accordance with company and National Park Service policies.
- Ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
- Instruct guests in safety, life-saving emergency procedures, basic boating safety, fishing regulations, fishing techniques, and equipment use.
- Maintain radio contact with shore stations throughout operations.
- Maintain order aboard the vessel and provide fishing equipment for at least three guests at a time.
- Provide accurate information about Yellowstone Lake’s natural and human history, fish ecology, geography, and geology, and answer guests’ questions about Yellowstone National Park.
- Keep the boat clean, report malfunctions to management, fuel the boat, and secure it when unattended.
- Complete required documentation.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, National Park Service staff, and management.
- Work in an environmentally conscious manner.
- Provide appropriate clothing for outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Assist with other marina operations and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) available at low cost.
- Free on-site laundry facility, limited-bandwidth Wi-Fi, and utilities included.
- Free Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park pass.
- Employee Recreation Program, including recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, and hiking.
- Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
- Retail, lodging, and travel discounts.
- $350 referral bonus program.
- Competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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