Lead Ranger

Overview

The City of Whitefish, Montana is actively recruiting for the Lead Beach Ranger position for our Parks & Recreation Department. We welcome your inquiries and encourage you to apply! One of the fastest growing cities in Montana, Whitefish is consistently rated one of the best small towns in America and was named one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by National Geographic.

It is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and the base of Big Mountain - home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. Whitefish also boasts over 36 miles of natural surface single-track mountain biking and hiking trails with 10 Trailheads, golfing, world class dining, two professional live theater companies, and is only thirty minutes from Glacier National Park.

This position will remain open until filled. This position will be filled on a seasonal basis to work for the approximate time period of April 2026 - September 2026. For assistance with online application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at  or email HR. EOE-AA-M/F-VET-DISABILITY

• Performs a variety of duties directly related to the safe and efficient operations of Whitefish City Beach, including overseeing park maintenance, boat launch, and decontamination station activities.
• Also manages the AIS inspection station at Whitefish Lake State Park on weekends and as assigned.

• SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
  Works under the general guidance and direction of the Community Services Coordinator.
• SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
  Beach Rangers, Decontamination Rangers, and Volunteers.
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