Beach Hut Staff & Shift Lead

• Company: Windsure Adventure Watersports
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
• Job Address: 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 4L9
• Job Status: Casual/On-call, Contract/Temporary, Seasonal
• Start Date: May 1st, 2023
• End Date: September 30th, 2023
• Positions Available: 5

Position: Beach Hut Staff & Shift Lead

Location: Windsure Adventure Watersports at Jericho Beach, Vancouver BC 

Duration: May 1, 2023 – September 5/30, 2023 (seasonal)* & potential training date April 26

Hours: Part-Time & Full-Time, 10-35 hours per week 

Compensation: $15.65/hr or $18.00/hr 

Application Deadline: March 5, 2023 

Application Form: https://forms.gle/YKk8aPetneLpg2UYA

Who we are: 

Established in 1977, Windsure is a family-run watersports business, located at beautiful Jericho Beach in West Point Grey, Vancouver. Today, we work to share our love of three quintessential Vancouver watersports: Windsurfing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, and Skimboarding. 

Regardless of experience, age, ability, or learning goals, Windsure has a program designed for anyone looking to get out on the water. Through rentals, lessons, group programs, and youth camps, the team at Windsure is dedicated to creating an experience for as many watersport-seekers as possible! We are proud to be a part of the Vancouver watersports community and we hope to continue to help it grow by sharing our love of the water with our fellow Vancouverites and visitors alike. Join our tight-knit team of passionate, active people in one of the most beautiful work environments that our planet has to offer. 

Our values of Community, Sustainability, Activity and Safety drive all that we do. What do these values mean to you? 

What you’ll do: 

We are looking for Beach Hut Staff to join our energetic and outdoor-loving team! This position works under the leadership of our Beach Hut Supervisor to ensure that our lesson and rental customers for windsurfing, skimboarding and stand-up paddling have the most fun and safe experience before, on, and off the water. They also help to support our summer camp programs running smoothly. We have full time and part-time positions available starting as early as May 1st 2023 and ending September 30th 2023 with potential paid training days throughout April and May. This position also comes with an opportunity to work as a Shift-Lead when the supervisor is not on site. The Shift-Lead will be the decision maker in the Beach Hut to keep operations running smoothly. While working as a Shift-Lead, the pay rate changes to $18/hour. Candidates for this opportunity will be determined after hiring.

Some examples of the daily tasks of our Beach Hut Staff include: 

• Perform customer service and administrative tasks relating to the coordination of equipment rentals and lesson facilitation in a safe, timely, professional and friendly manner. This may include online scheduling, providing assistance over the phone or in person and coordinating with groups/ customers, sizing for and prepare equipment 

• Processing and verifying payments using a back-end booking system or point-of-sales system

• As needed, prepare, maintain and repair equipment and designated storage area and complete inventory tracking 

• Respond to emergency situations and injuries with confidence and calm 

• Provide short demos to first time rentals with regards to proper sport technique and safety

• Support the overarching needs of lessons, camp programs and staff on water and land (supervision) through communication between these teams and with supervisor 

• Assist in regularly cleaning and sanitizing the service area as per COVID-19 protocols 

• Potentially assist with lessons if needed

• Shift Lead: Perform basic leadership duties while the Supervisor is away to ensure smooth operations.

You’re a good fit if you:

• Love being outside and active, especially on the water 

• Know how to create memorable customer experiences 

• Are proficient in one or more of our watersports (not required but the more, the better)

• Have an understanding and/or curiosity of race, gender, BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+ and climate justice issues and are committed to creating safe community spaces 

What we need: 

• Some experience with and passion for watersports (recreational) 

• Communication & teamwork skills 

• Coachable & curious 

• Able to lift and carry minimum 50 lbs 

• Pleasure Craft Operating Card (PCOC) or willingness to get it 

• Valid First Aid Training (OFA Level 1 or Equivalent) or willingness to get it 

• Valid Criminal Record Check or willingness to get one  

• Able to work in Canada 

• Fully vaccinated 

• Weekend and evening availability - please do not apply if not 

Additional Role Information & Benefits: 

• Access to free equipment rentals and lessons in non-peak times 

• 50% off rentals and 25% lessons to share with your friends and family anytime

• Reciprocal agreements to access other watersport equipment and lessons

• Paid applicable sport training and certifications

• Salary/Wage: $15.65/hr OR $18.00/hr

Application Process: 

• Complete this form by March 5th, 2023 at the latest, including uploading your up-to-date resume in PDF format. Please feel free to reach out to info@windsure.com with any questions. 

At Windsure, we strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, diverse, representative and celebratory of all groups and lived experiences. As such, we encourage applications from all groups, including women, youth, people of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2SIA+), and others who may contribute to diversity in backgrounds, perspectives and skillsets. Additionally, please notify us at any point if there is a way in which we can make the recruitment process more accessible to your needs. We are honoured to be located on the unceded territory and traditional waters of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Post Date: January 23, 2023 Deadline for Application: March 5, 2023