Hiking Guide / Naturalist

Do you love hiking and want to explore the trails of Northwestern Montana? Take our guest on a variety of hikes and join our Outdoor pursuits team!

Hiking Guide is accountable for, but not limited to:

• Leading guests of all ages on organized and informative excursions 
• Educating themselves on the local ecology, geology, history, and culture so that they are well-prepared to interpret these aspects of the area to the guest
• Outline the hiking schedule
• Reporting for work ready for the hike with the essential gear needed.  
• Make sure that both the First Aid kit, radio, and the cell phone are on their person. 
• Greeting each guest, brief them on the plans for the activity and provide transportation to the hikes.
• Give a detailed safety briefing and assess each guest on their ability to participate in the activity.
• Maintaining control and leadership over the activity and providing valuable interpretive knowledge for the guests.
• Being prepared to perform the duties of support staff when hikes are not scheduled.
• Safely operating a 15-passenger van on local roads and highways – MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD
• Maintaining a positive and professional approach with fellow staff and guests.
• Willingness to help in other departments or wherever needed on the Ranch
• Responsible for other duties as assigned
• Must be capable of being on your feet for up to 8 hours a day, as well as lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• This position reports to the Outdoor Pursuits Manager

Compensation package at FLL: Hourly wage starting at $11 plus overtime, a full share in the TIP pool paid out every two weeks along with payroll (historically averages $14 per hour), Staff housing and/or meals provided for a nominal fee, Free laundry facilities & Wi-Fi, Access to all in-house activities offered to Guests, Gift shop & Family discounts, Monthly hosted staff events and FLL swag!