Fly Shop General Manager – Cottonwood Camp JET Hospitality

Overview

📍 Fort Smith, MT | Full-Time | Salary + Housing Provided

Run the shop. Lead the guides. Own the river operation. Cottonwood Camp is seeking an experienced Fly Shop General Manager to oversee all fly shop operations and manage our guided fishing and hunting program on the legendary Bighorn River. This is a leadership role for someone who knows fly fishing, understands retail, and can manage people, logistics, and guest expectations without hand-holding.

If you’ve been waiting for a role where you actually get to run the show — this is it.

About Cottonwood Camp

Cottonwood Camp is a riverfront property on the Bighorn River, welcoming anglers from around the country. Our operation includes lodging, RV sites, and a fully functioning fly shop with guided fishing services. We value professionalism, consistency, and authentic Montana hospitality.

• Manage daily fly shop operations, retail sales, inventory, and merchandising
• Ensure a high-quality guest experience for anglers of all skill levels
• Oversee shop scheduling, hours, and seasonal readiness

• Coordinate boat drop-offs and pick-ups
• Schedule, manage, and oversee fishing and hunting guides
• Act as the main point of contact for guide operations and guest fishing and hunting logistics
• Maintain safety standards and smooth day-to-day river operations

• Manage relationships and logistics with fishing guides and outfitters
• Set expectations, schedules, and operational standards
• Communicate clearly with ownership and on-site inn keeping staff

• Monitor performance, guest feedback, and operational needs
• Help shape the overall fishing and hunting program and guest experience
• Manage fly shop inventory

• ✔ Strong fly fishing knowledge and industry experience
• ✔ Prior retail, outfitting, or guide management experience
• ✔ Confident leadership and people-management skills
• ✔ Highly organized and comfortable coordinating logistics
• ✔ Professional, guest-first mindset
• ✔ Ability to work independently and make decisions

• 💰 Salaried position (commensurate with experience)
• 🏡 Housing provided
• 🌊 Work directly on one of the most respected trout rivers in the country
• 🎣 Be part of a growing, well-run operation with room to shape the program

Send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your fly shop and guide management experience to:

Tell us where you’ve been, what you’ve run, and why Cottonwood Camp is your next chapter.

This isn’t a side gig. It’s a leadership role — and the river is waiting. 🌊🎣