Over the peak summer season, a key part of our business is our kayak and paddleboard hire from Goodrington South Sands Beach. Reach Outdoors are now recruiting for a Beach & Watersports Hire Supervisor to join our team for the 2023 season. The role requires great customer service, flexibility and some management responsibilities. Day-to-day, you’ll be running the watersports hire operations including safety cover, liaising with our core staff and overseeing our Watersports Hire Assistants on the beach. 

Role: Beach & Watersports Hire Supervisor 

Hours: Minimum 24 hours a week. Light winds mean that we are able to open, could increase upto 45 hours a week

Term: June - End of August

Pay: £10.90 per hour. Usual in work benefits 

To apply: Fill in our Employment Application Form. Deadline: Sunday 26th March 2023 Interviews: Friday 31st March 2023

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the Reach Outdoors Watersports Hire Operations at Goodrington South Sands Beach.  

• Work with Reach Outdoors core staff on all aspects of the Watersports Hire Operations. 

• Day-to-day management of the Watersports Hire Assistants (approx 2-4 on a given day)  

• Ensure that all aspects of health and safety of the watersports hire operation are adhered to at all times 

• Provide an exceptionally high level of customer service to all that use Reach Outdoors Services. 

• Cash up takings and create invoices accordingly.  

• Provide safety cover for the Goodrington watersports hire operation. 

• Prepare any relevant reports in relation to accident or incident. 

• Ensure that all Watersports hire equipment and associated PPE is cleaned and maintained to a high standard and is left secure 

• Opening up and locking up of the Watersports hire hut. 

• Provide informal local information to visitors to Goodrington Sands. 

Essential: 

• Aged 18 years or over

• Experience of watersports operation 

• First Aid at Work Certificate (minimum 2 day) 

• Management & Customer Service experience 

• Ability for flexible working, including weekends 

Desirable: 

• RYA Powerboat Level 2 

• Safety Boat Experience 

• British Canoeing Safety & Rescue Awards 

• VHF License 

• RLSS Beach Lifeguard Qualification 

• Kayak or Paddleboard Leadership or Coaching Awards