Fly Fishing Guide

Essential Job Functions

Position:                    Kate’s
Mountain Outfitters Clerk/Fly Casting Instructor

Department:              Retail                                                                                                                                     

Primary Responsibilities: (guest interaction, ordering
responsibilities, clean up duties, clerical responsibilities, etc.)

·          Provide
guests with knowledgeable and professional fly-casting lessons

·          Be able
to utilize our POS and Concepts reservation systems

·          Well
spoken and must speak in front of groups of guests or
members

Secondary Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for
cleaning equipment

·          Periodic
Stream maintenance and clean up

Normal Working Hours: (Shift, days)

·         6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

·         Weekends and holidays

·         Flexible working
hours

·         Shop open 7 days a week

In order
to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate must meet the following
criteria

in addition to the Ten Essential Attributes
for All Employees.

Past Work
Experience Requirements: (Type of work,
number of years required, equivalent experience, etc.)

·         Customer Service skills

·         Experience dealing with public

Educational Requirements: (Degree/Certification, highest
required/preferred, field of study)

·         High School Diploma

·         CPR Certification required (or ability to obtain within the probationary period)

Communication Skills Requirements: (Verbal: phone, in-person, group;
Written: memos, documents)

·          Good
written and verbal skills 

Technical Requirements:

·           Ability to operate and understand our POS system

·         Implement and understand Retail SOP’s

·         Ability to learn product knowledge

·          Valid WV
Drivers License

·          Valid
State Fishing License (or ability to
obtain within the probationary period) for
any state we are guiding in

·         Must be an experienced fly fisherman with in
depth knowledge of fly rods, reels and lines

·         Ability to make each basic cast on command, forward cast, back cast, roll cast, and be skilled on
both single and double haul casting

·         Roll cast 70 feet

·         Overhead cast 60 feet without haul

·         Overhead cast 90 feet with haul minimum 5 weight
rod

·         Good knot tying skills required, improve cinch
knot, surgeons loop, and nail knot

·         Must be able to demonstrate most common mistakes
of fly casting and demonstrate how to correct
them.

Physical Requirements: