Job Description

For a bright, enthusiastic and hard working paddler, this is a great opportunity to join our team as a permanent staff member. This contact starts at the beginning of March and runs to the end of October, however this could become a permanent, 12 month position for the right candidate.

This is a full time, 5 day a week contract - however due to the seasonal nature of the business you will work more hours in the peak summer period and less over the other months.

This is one role which combines responsibility for 2 key areas.

1. Assistant Centre Manager.

You will work alongside a manager, coaches and deck crew to ensure the professional day to day running of the whole centre. This includes overseeing the below areas:

- Paddle sport program and all coaches/ deck crew. Handling customer enquiries in an efficient and professional manner whether by phone, email or in person.

- Public boat hire set up, (row boats, pedalos, canoes, kayaks and sups); issuing customer tickets and equipment, supervising younger deck staff, and managing cash up procedures.

- Assisting in paddle sport retail shop, serving customers and handling enquiries;

- Ensuring ice cream shop is stocked and running smoothly;

- Ensuring business is kept, clean, tidy, and operating in a safe and professional manner.

2. Paddle sport Coach

As a paddle sport coach you will help plan, schedule and deliver a wide range of sessions across different disciplines (Canoe, Kayak, SUP). We offer a large programme of courses and sessions which include school groups, children's lessons, birthday parties, qualification courses and training, and some weekend trips away.

Essential Qualities:

- Enthusiasm towards paddle sport

- UKCC Level 2 Coach/Paddlesport Coach award holder or higher.

- Customer service experience

- Good level of computer literacy and numeracy

- Reliable, organised, and able to work under pressure at peak times

- Hold a mature and responsible attitude to work

- Full driving licence & own transport

Desirable Qualities:

We look for a strong secondary skill in all our applicants. For example these could be:

- Excellence in a paddlesport discipline or Coach Educator Qualifications

- Any leadership qualifications - whitewater, open canoe or sea

- High PC Software literacy and/or website experience

- Practical Repair skills, mechanical, electrical or carpentry experience

- Catering or cafe experience

Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure at the company’s expense. To apply please email your CV and covering letter. If you require more information please feel free to call us for an informal chat. 

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2020. - **As of Jan 8th, 202, this has been extended**

Start Date – March 2020

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