Paddleboarding Programs & Equipment Supervisor

• Company: Windsure Adventure Watersports
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Supervisory
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 4L9
• Job Status: Contract/Temporary, Seasonal
• Start Date: June 15th, 2023
• End Date: September 5th, 2023
• Positions Available: 1

Position: Paddleboarding Programs & Equipment Supervisor

Location: Windsure Adventure Watersports at Jericho Beach, Vancouver BC

Duration: June 15 2023 – September 5/30, 2023 (seasonal) + training dates in mid-late April

Hours: Full-Time Equivalent, 40 hours per week: preferably Wednesday – Sunday (seeking either 1 full-time, or 2 part-time candidates)

Compensation: $3250/month or equivalent hourly wage if Part Time

Application Deadline: February 12, 2023

Interview Period: approx. February 15-24, 2023

Application Form: https://forms.gle/y5dL7bdcUh3xVi2E6

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 a Paddleboarding Programs & Equipment Supervisor to join our energetic and outdoor-loving team! This position will teach our introductory Discover Paddleboarding programs, running Wednesday-Sunday weekly. While these classes are geared towards adults, youth do enroll from time-to-time. If no classes are scheduled, time will be spent maintaining and repairing equipment. There is also an opportunity to teach private lessons. We are very open to accepting out of country explorers to our team. In fact, many of our windsurfing instructors in past years have been visitors to Canada! If this applies to you, please allow sufficient time for safe and responsible travel and COVID-19 quarantine.

Some examples of the daily tasks of a Paddleboarding Programs & Equipment Supervisor would include: 

• Teach paddleboarding lessons including: preparation of equipment, discussing different board/paddle types, wetsuit & life jacket fitting, learning debrief, continued learning options

• Update and implement Discover Paddleboarding, summer camp, and special workshops class lesson plans/curriculum, tailor private lessons according to guest interest

• Revise safety components of the lesson including: self rescue demo, boundaries and other hazards such as tide, current, and weather predictions

• Teach and mentor other instructors, service staff on paddleboarding skills and knowledge

• Review and implementation of paddleboarding curriculum for all levels of paddleboarding instruction

• Exceptional knowledge of all paddleboarding equipment and parts from all major brands

• Take regular inventory and ensure proper organization of paddleboarding equipment and parts

• Maintain and carry out equipment repairs as needed, advise on product ordering

• Lead the sale of used paddleboarding equipment

• Organize and coordinate our paddleboard programs: Silver SUPers, Sunrise Paddle, Season’s Pass Members Social Paddles, Discover Paddleboarding Lessons, Youth leadership program, Paddle Canada Certification Courses, Paddleboarding summer camp programs

• Develop new programs for 2023 and beyond

You’re a good fit if you:

• Love being outside and active, especially on the water

• Are proficient in one or more of our watersports (the more, the better)

• Know how to create memorable customer and learning experience

• 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’re looking for:

• Knowledge and appreciation of paddleboarding, including equipment maintenance and repair

• Paddleboarding teaching experience

• Able to lift and carry minimum 50 lbs

• Fluent spoken English

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

• Valid First Aid Training

• Valid Criminal Record Check or willingness to get one

• Able to work in Canada

• Paddle Canada Certification (or equivalent) or willingness to get it is required. Must be completed prior to start date. 

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

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• Salary/Wage: $3250/month

Application Process:  

• Complete this form by February 12, 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: February 12, 2023