Career Opportunities

Mission Statement
The International Game Fish Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.

Core Job Description
This position is responsible for teaching hands-on fishing and educational programs to children and young adults. Fishing programs are designed to teach new anglers principles of ethical angling. Educational programs are designed to teach environmental conservation and ethical angling through science. Fishing and educational programs may take place at IGFA headquarters, at parks, in schools or on fishing boats through labs, camps, scout programs, birthday parties, and other events. Instructors will be expected to effectively maintain a safe and controlled environment with groups of children and young adults; instruct student programs to provide educational opportunities for children and adults as they relate to game fish and their habitats; maintain educational equipment to facilitate educational activities, as directed by the supervisor; and assist in managing and supervising volunteers as directed.

Minimum Qualifications / Areas of Resposibilities

• Have the ability and enjoy working with children and young anglers

• Experience fishing for freshwater and saltwater species

• Knowledge of and the ability to teach various types of fishing rods, reels, knots and baits

• Ability to discuss proper catch and release techniques and local fishing regulations with young anglers and explain why they are important for maintaining fisheries

• Knowledge of various types of habitats and their inhabitants and have the ability to discuss the importance of healthy aquatic habitats for fisheries

• Ability to travel with groups for daily fishing trips during summer months

• Knowledge of stress on the environment (pollution, over population, etc.)

• Knowledge of basic fish anatomy and how they relate to their environment

• Knowledge of basic water chemistry (pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen)

• Ability to greet groups as they arrive (short introduction of the museum along with behavior rules)

• Ability to assist groups in the museum, especially the Catch Gallery (simulated fishing) and Wetland Walk (knowledge of the wetlands)

• Perform other duties as necessary

• Either have or be working on a Bachelors degree, preferably in a sector of environmental science.  Have a clean driving record and the ability to pull a trailer (training available). 

Qualifications: For consideration, applicants should meet the following basic selection factors:

• High School Graduate
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work throughout the summer break as well as weekends
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• College or technical training preferred in an environmental science field

A background check will be conducted.  

How to Apply:
Send resume, references and related work experience to:
International Game Fish Association
c/o Dawn Miller-Walker, Education Manager
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach, FL 33004 or
c/o Education Manager at dwalker@igfa.org