Ranch Guide Supervisor - 2610002331

Patriot Advertising; San Saba (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching up to 5%

Job summary

Patriot Advertising's Texas ranch is seeking a Ranch Guide Supervisor to oversee guide staff, manage the hunting program, and maintain wildlife operations year-round. The role emphasizes safe, ethical hunting, high-quality client experiences, and the care of deer, quail, exotic species, equipment, and facilities.

You will lead guide teams, coordinate feeding, monitor wildlife health, maintain feeders and blinds, guide hunts, and supervise off-season ranch work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years guiding; strong TX wildlife and firearm knowledge.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership.
• Task-oriented, team player, willingness to learn.
• BS wildlife/natural resources/animal science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee guide staff, schedules, leave and daily duties.
• Manage feeding programs, weekly pasture feeding, and logs.
• Maintain feeders, blinds, shooting lanes, and equipment.
• Guide hunts, ensure safety, and store game.
• Supervise off-season ranch work and habitat improvements.
• Conduct surveys, harvest records, and coordinate with biologist.

Skills

Guiding experience

Wildlife knowledge TX

Firearm safety knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS Wildlife/Natural Resources/Animal Science

Relevant certifications

Job description

About the job Ranch Guide Supervisor - 2610002331

The Ranch Guide Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all guide staff, managing the hunting program, maintaining wildlife operations, and supporting ranch activities year-round. This position ensures safe, ethical hunting practices, high-quality client experiences, and the ethical care of deer, quail, exotic species, equipment, and facilities.

1. STAFF SUPERVISION & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Guide Team Oversight

• Supervise guide personnel, schedules, leave, and daily duties.
• Address minor conflicts and conduct routine performance check-ins.
• Provide training, coaching, and uphold workflow standards.
• Ensure policy compliance and safe operating procedures with vehicles and firearms.
• Manage feeding programs, weekly pasture feeding, and feed logs.
• Monitor wildlife health and report concerns.
• Maintain monthly feed-consumption analysis and forecasting.
• Record harvests, mortalities, and coordinate with the biologist.

3. FEEDERS, BLINDS & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

• Maintain feeders, blinds, and shooting lanes.
• Ensure feeders are ready by Sept 1 and blinds by Sept 15.
• Maintain skeet ranges, shooting supplies, and camp guns.
• Service the clay thrower, batteries, and lead sled, and ensure repairs are completed prior to the first hunt.

4. CLIENT & GUEST HUNTING PROGRAM

• Guide guests, ensure safety, and supervise guide operations.
• Maintain clean vehicles, processing areas, and equipment.
• Establish harvest guidelines; coordinate client information.
• Conduct spotlight and aerial surveys; complete MLD reports.

5. HUNTING DUTIES

• Guide hunts, ensure safety, field dress, and store game.
• Entertain guests, place penned quail, track wounded game.
• Maintain strong guest rapport and professional conduct.

6. OFF-SEASON & GENERAL RANCH WORK

• Water systems, roads, fences, and habitat improvements.
• Operate heavy equipment safely.
• Maintain facilities and organized workspaces.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum

• 2+ years guiding; strong TX wildlife and firearm knowledge.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership.
• Task-oriented, team player, willingness to learn.

Preferred

• B.S. wildlife/natural resources/animal science.
• 5 years guiding; 2 years leadership.

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Matching contributions up to 5% annual income. 401(k)