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Fly Fishing Guide

The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV, United States


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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. Computer Experience Software Level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Word Processing Spreadsheet Database Programming Calendars Internet Hardware Installation Technical Skills Skill Level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Typing (WPM) Data Entry Other Physical Requirements: Location of Work Yes Yes X Indoors Heated X X Outdoors Below Ground Temp. Fluctuations X Elevated Areas Personal Protec. Equip. Req Work Postures Continuous (up to 8 hrs. in an 8 hr. shift) Frequent (up to 5.5 hrs. in 8 hr. shift) Infrequent (up to 3 hrs. in an 8 hr. shift) Rarely(up to.5 hr in 8 hr. shift) Standing X Sitting X Walking X Climbing X Bending/ Stooping X Overhead Reaching X Arm/Hand Movement X Hand/Eye Coordination X Other (Define) Lifting Requirements 10 lbs.or less 11-20 lbs. 21-30 lbs. 31-40 lbs. Over 41 lbs. 10 lbs.or less 11-20 lbs. 21-30 lbs. 31-40 lbs. Over 41 lbs. 10 lbs.or less 11-20 lbs. 21-30 lbs. 31-40 lbs. Over 41 lbs. 10 lbs.or less 11-20 lbs. 21-30 lbs. 31-40 lbs. Over 41 lbs.