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Beach Manager - Nationwide

Employer
Peligoni Club
Location
Nationwide
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
4 May 2018

Job Details

Beach Manager - Nationwide

Watersports are a huge part of The Peligoni Club experience and our coastal location is designed to ensure that our guests get the best of the beautiful Ionian Sea. Whether it’s wakeboarding, a banana boat ride, or an afternoon of sailing, The Peligoni Club is a perfect place to enjoy a watersports holiday in Greece.

We are looking for a highly-motivated and experienced Beach Manager to join our team to ensure the smooth delivery of fun and engaging lessons to our guests of all ages and abilities.

Please note this is a seasonal position from mid-May until mid-September. 

WATERSPORTS AT PELIGONI

We like to do things well. And that means having the right tools, the right people and the right approach. We equip the beach with the best equipment from the world’s top manufacturers, including sailing boats from Laser Performance and RS sailing, windsurfing equipment from Tushingham and Severne, and ski boats by MasterCraft.

Our watersports staff are RYA qualified instructors, many of them in multiple disciplines, and they are the life and soul of the club, with outgoing can-do attitudes to inspire the young and give confidence to the nervous.

Guests do not need to book lessons in advance, everything is run on a first come, first serve basis as we aim to encourage as many guests as we can to get out on the water. Lessons are predominantly one-to-one, although there are also group progression sessions every day. The main emphasis, however, is to allow our guests to have fun on the water in a safe and beautiful environment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As Beach Manager, you will be overall responsible for the day-to-day operation of the beach. This is a diverse and challenging role covering many different areas including staff management, evaluating lessons, health and safety, maintaining equipment and offering instruction.

Our staff are the heart of the Peligoni Club and are what makes Peligoni unique, we need people who are hard-working but who also have great interpersonal skills allowing them to build relationships with guests and really make their holiday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the beach
  • Ensure a high standard of service is maintained at all times and that guests are made to feel welcome at the beach and encouraged to get out on the water
  • Plan and deliver effective staff training
  • Manage and motivate the beach team
  • Ensure a high level of instruction is provided for all guests and staff using the beach
  • Ensure that daily progression sessions are run effectively
  • Continually evaluate the quality of instruction and identify and address areas needing development
  • Implement beach health and safety policies, ensuring a high standard of safety is maintained at all times
  • Audit, evaluate and manage risk ensuring any remedial action is taken immediately
  • Manage daily maintenance of beach equipment
  • Oversee the club’s weekly Regatta
  • Provide support to the childcare team, especially when they are carrying out water-based activities.
  • Create and implement a ‘bad weather’ programme when necessary
  • When required, participate in evening events in the club
  • Maintaining good relationships with local suppliers and contacts
  • Build and maintain friendly relationships with guests
  • Be able to talk to guests effectively about the club and what is on offer
  • From time to time you will be required to take on additional tasks and duties relating to the smooth running of the club

ABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

  • Passionate about watersports and coaching
  • Safety conscious
  • Fun and outgoing
  • Outstanding work ethic
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Flexible and willing to help others
  • Be able to communicate effectively
  • Excellent timekeeping and reliability

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • RYA Senior Dinghy, Windsurf or Dual Qualified Instructor
  • RYA Powerboat level 2 and RYA Safety Boat
  • RYA Multihull, Advanced Dinghy or Racing Instructor endorsements are desirable
  • Valid First Aid Certificate
  • International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
  • Proven experience of coaching in a watersports centre
  • Proven experience of coaching children
  • Proven management experience in a similar environment
  • Practical experience of Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding is desirable
  • Available for the whole season (May-September)
  • UK/EU Passport holder and/or valid visa
  • A full UK/EU Driving License is desirable

ARE YOU OUR NEXT BEACH MANAGER?

If you think you are the perfect person to join our beach team then we want to hear from you. Just click on the link below to apply.

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