Surf and Recreation Program Leader Full Time

Swell Tofino is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Surf and Recreation Program Leader to join our amazing team to continue delivering outstanding customer service while sharing our passion for the ocean through providing surf equipment rentals and surf instruction, as well as providing guidance and leading our surf instructor crew.

About us

Fun Compassionate Surf And Outdoor Education Is What We’re About.
Swell Tofino is an outdoor education company that provides courses, lessons, and rentals with a focus on enjoying the ocean and the outdoors around Tofino. We provide surfboard, paddleboard and bike rentals, along with daily surfing and paddleboarding lessons. Owner Emre Bosut teaches first aid in the area and provides guide training courses in surfing and stand up paddleboarding.

We strive to provide the best quality education when it comes to the ocean and outdoor learning. Emre brings his knowledge and experience from being an outdoor leader throughout his professional career. Starting off in summer camps, leading multi day canoe and kayak trips, raft guiding, whitewater kayak instructing, sea kayak guiding and developing a previous outdoor business T’ashii Paddle School.

Learning While Having Fun In The Water And The Outdoors Is Our Passion.

We’re a team that loves to share our Tofino Beach Life through rentals and instruction. We hope to share our passion while continuing to grow and learn with the new energy that life and the ocean provides.

Job Duties

● Train and supervise surf + paddleboard instructors.
● Schedule activities with a good knowledge of swell and forecasts, maintaining records and preparing reports.
● Instruct recreational surf and paddleboard lessons and enforce safety rules, providing assistance and first aid when required.
● Demonstrate and instruct surfing and paddleboarding for individuals and groups.
● Assemble surf, paddle and bike equipment, ensuring they are excellent condition.
● Maintain, repair, and keep equipment in professional working order including surfing equipment, paddling equipment, bikes, safety equipment, and first aid supplies.
● Keep logs of weather conditions and equipment maintenance, maintain records of guests paperwork and prepare reports for inventory maintenance.
● Provide outstanding customer service.
● Attend to projects and needs of the company related to any retail or maintenance.

Requirements

● Secondary school diploma.
● First Aid & CPR & LifeSaving certificate (Bronze Cross).
● ISA lvl 1 certificate for surf instruction.
● Demonstrate the ability to surf and paddleboard at an instructional level.
● Extensive experience in surf + paddle boarding instruction techniques, safety and weather forecasting.
● Knowledge and ability to lead outdoor activities pertaining to a wide range of age groups.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
● Experience in conflict resolution, and the ability to handle inappropriate behaviour and challenging group dynamics.
● Demonstrated leadership skills, enthusiasm and positive attitude.
● Basic computer skills including Google workplace, MS work.
● BC Driver’s License “Class 5” is preferred.
● Good organizational and planning skills.

Location of work: Tofino, British Columbia
Hours: 40 hours / week
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Start Date: December 20, 2021
Posting Date: October 15, 2021
Closing Date: December 15, 2021

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is a general list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other related duties may be assigned in keeping with the general nature of the position required of personnel so classified.

Swell Tofino encourages all qualified individuals to apply by submitting their cover letter and resume by email to jobs@swelltofino.com. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.