Assistant Guide Apprentice at Koniag

Kodiak, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Firearms Safety Training, Bear Safety Protocols, Fly Fishing, Teamwork, Independent Work, Instruction Following, Eye-Hand Coordination, Physical Fitness, Balance, Tool Operation, First Aid, CPR, VHF Radio Operation, Satellite Phone Operation

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Shareholder and Descendant Applications preferred Job Summary: Assistant Guide Apprentice is responsible for providing the safe transport and supervision of clients (with Lead Guide) while conducting bear viewing and sport fishing operations at any of the designated locations and supporting facilities maintenance as directed by the Lodge Manager. This is a seasonal position starting in June and ending in October. Essential Functions include, but are not limited to: • Assist Lead Guide with bear viewing excursions, including boat preparations, stocking guest refreshments, and clean-up. • Understand and comply with all bear viewing protocols as defined by the Kodiak Brown Bear Center’s standard operating policies. • Be able to learn and identify different species of fish, plants and animal species. To discuss and teach clients. • Maintain wildlife viewing equipment including boots, raingear, water bottles, (prep) fishing equipment, bug nets chairs, etc. • Maintain clean and stocked boat. Operate and use a Satellite phone, VHF Radio. • Upkeep on trails and dock as needed. • Keeping the KBBC campus area clean of debris and safety hazards. • Perform support on required facilities maintenance. Support and assist with other work for carpenters, electricians, plumbers & etc. Operate small hand and power tools of all types. • Learn the operations for closing and opening the lodge. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Ability: • Skilled and able to provide high level of verbal communication, as demonstrated by the effective “customer service” interface with clients, KWA and Koniag, Inc. staff. • Ability to pass firearms safety training, practical field demonstration and charging bear course. • Must be able to successfully pass a firearms safety training, practical field demonstration and charging bear course. Firearm experience a plus. • Ability to maintain a clean and groomed appearance at all times and wear required KBBC guide apparel and uniform. • Basic knowledge of bear safety protocols and equipment, fly fishing, rods, equipment and tackle a plus. • Ability to work, all days of the week and holidays. Must be able to work for extended periods in all types of weather conditions. • Able to work as a member of a team and independently. • Able to read, interpret, and follow written & verbal instructions. • Must have good eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, and a good sense of balance. • Must be able to move weight-bearing materials and equipment on uneven terrain. • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. • Must be able to pass a drug test. • HS Diploma or GED equivalent. • See Koniag Compensation Management System Non-Technical for additional Salary Grade information. Additional Requirements: • Must be able to obtain and uphold these licenses and certifications: o CPR and First Aid certifications and have the ability to obtain a Wilderness First Responder certification. o Certification in Kodiak Unified Bear Subcommittee (KUBS) commercial bear viewing course in Kodiak. Office Location and Travel: The incumbent would report to the City of Kodiak and be responsible for his/her own travel costs to/from and living expenses while in the city of Kodiak. KWA will provide travel to and from Kodiak to Camp Island. While on Camp Island, lodging and food are provided by KWA. KWA maintains internet, phone, showers, power, cooking facilities and diesel heat at Camp Island. Working Environment & Conditions The work environment requires incumbent to be able and willing to work in all types of weather conditions and varied temperatures. Must be able to travel to Koniag land holdings and assets by small boats, airplanes and all-terrain vehicles. Work will be performed mostly outdoors, and under a variety of settings, such as but not limited to, a lodge environment, loading dock, remote field and bear viewing platforms, leaving the incumbent exposed to the elements for long periods of time. Position requires incumbent to be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time on even and uneven terrain, and uphold good vision and hearing. The incumbent must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain, game trails and ground conditions. Noise level is moderate to high. Position requires that incumbent is able to use the five senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch) and can distinguish colors.

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Guide Apprentice will safely transport and supervise clients during bear viewing and sport fishing operations, while also supporting facilities maintenance as directed by the Lodge Manager. Essential duties include assisting the Lead Guide with excursions, maintaining equipment, and learning lodge opening/closing procedures.