Find your dream job in the fly fishing industry with Vail Valley Anglers. Though we may not be able to hire immediately, we are always interested in meeting prospective employees who feel that they fit the job description.
Please contact info@vailvalleyanglers.com with your resume and cover letter if you are interested in a position below. Be sure to also include any specific requirements listed in the corresponding job description.
Vail Valley Anglers | Edwards, Colorado
Compensation: $20–$23/hour DOE | Full-Time, Year-Round
Vail Valley Anglers is committed to being the most trusted and respected fly fishing outfitter and retailer in the country. Located in the heart of Colorado’s most productive fisheries, our full-service shop provides premium fly-fishing equipment, local expertise, and world-class guide services.
Vail Valley Anglers is looking for an Ecommerce Customer Service Manager, who will act as a liaison, provide product/services information, and resolve any emerging problems that our customer accounts might face with accuracy and efficiency. The target is to ensure excellent service standards, respond efficiently to customer inquiries, and maintain high customer satisfaction.
Work is primarily performed indoors in a fast-paced retail environment, with occasional outdoor demonstrations, events, and customer activities. Employees must be able to stand and move throughout an 8–10-hour shift, lift and carry inventory weighing up to 50 pounds, and safely use ladders, box cutters, hand trucks, and other standard retail equipment. Manual dexterity is required for tying flies, building leaders, and spooling fly lines. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
· $20–$23/hour DOE
· Medical, Dental & Vision for full-time employees eligible after 30 days
· 401(k) with partial company match after 1 year
· Industry discounts
· In-store discounts
· Ski pass discount
Vail Valley Anglers |
Edwards, Colorado
Compensation: $20–$23/hour DOE | Full-Time, Year-Round
Vail Valley Anglers is committed to being the most trusted and respected fly-fishing outfitter and retailer in the country. Located in the heart of Colorado’s most productive fisheries, our full-service shop provides premium fly fishing equipment, local expertise, and world-class guide services.
The Fly-Fishing Retail Shop Associate provides exceptional customer service while using strong technical fishing knowledge to recommend equipment, flies, and gear. This position also supports daily retail operations, inventory, reservations, and river shuttle logistics.
· Provide knowledgeable, personal recommendations on rods, reels, backing, fly lines, terminal tackle, flies, and other fishing equipment.
· Share current information on local river conditions, access points, insect hatches, and effective fly patterns.
· Demonstrate equipment features, rigging techniques, casting, knot-tying, and other basic fishing skills.
· Operate the POS system accurately, including sales, exchanges, and gift cards; Shopify experience preferred.
· Maintain an organized, well-stocked, and visually appealing retail floor.
· Assist customers by phone and email with guided-trip reservations and rental equipment.
· Build leaders, spool fly lines, and assist customers with technical equipment setup.
· Safely drive trucks and trailers for river shuttle operations.
· Contribute to a professional, welcoming, and team-oriented shop environment.
· Strong fly-fishing knowledge, including practical experience with Colorado trout waters and regional river systems.
· Knowledge of fly-fishing techniques, rigging, and equipment configurations.
· Understanding of fly-line tapers, backing capacities, fly selection, matching hatches, and basic entomology.
· Previous retail sales, fly-shop, guiding, or outdoor hospitality experience strongly preferred.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to connect authentically with anglers.
·Strong attentionto detail, organization, and customer-service skills.
· Ability to work a flexible seasonal schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak-season overtime.
Work is primarily performed indoors in a fast-paced retail environment, with occasional outdoor demonstrations, events, and customer activities. Employees must be able to stand and move throughout an 8–10-hour shift, lift and carry inventory weighing up to 50 pounds, and safely use ladders, box cutters, hand trucks, and other standard retail equipment. Manual dexterity is required for tying flies, building leaders, and spooling fly lines. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
· $20–$23/hour DOE
· Medical, Dental & Vision for full-time employees eligible after 30 days
· 401(k) with partial company match after 1 year
· Industry discounts
· In-store discounts
· Ski pass discount
We are always looking for qualified wade fishing guides for our summer season.
Summer season typically begins June 15th depending on runoff and runs through the end of August or beginning of September. The wade guiding takes place on the Colorado, Eagle, and Piney Rivers as well as Gore Creek.
Competitive pay, pro-forms and shop discounts available, and all trip expenses like shuttles, lunches, fly reimbursements are covered by the shop. No hassle guiding, we are an experienced and professional operation with a supportive team environment. End of season party and guide gift.
Pay: Depends on Experience, Paid per trip not Salary.
Qualifications:
Applicants who desire to move forward with this position are encourage to sign up for the required Guide Training ASAP, as it will fill up.
