Watersport Attendant – Cultus Lake Provincial Park

Title: Watersport Rental Attendant (Cultus Lake Provincial Park)

Reports to: Paddle sport Supervisor/ Manager.

 

Summary of Responsibilities:

Water sport Rental Attendants are responsible for providing a safe and knowledgeable rental service to campers and park visitors. Water sport Rental Attendants should be comfortable working independently and have intermediate boating/paddling knowledge as well as excellent customer service skills & experience.

 

Responsibilities:

Procedural:

  • Provide Watersport rental equipment and concessionary items to all park visitors.
  • Ensure that a safe, clean, and sanitary environment is maintained in all Operating Areas.
  • Perform maintenance on Paddle equipment.
  • Compliance with all Sea to Sky Park Services policies and procedures as set out in the Employee Handbook.
  • Maintain an inventory of concessionary items and place orders with the Paddle sports Supervisor/ Manager when needed.
  • To follow proper cash/credit handling and record keeping procedures.
  • To follow proper cash out and daily reconciliation procedures.

 

 Safety:

  • Administer the boat safety talk to each guest.
  • Enforce the safety rules and regulations, including the wearing of PFD’s.
  • Perform equipment and gear safety checks and ensure all issues are reported to the Paddle sports Supervisor/ Manager, as necessary.
  • Ensure proper completion of and understanding of the waiver forms.
  • Understand and adhere to all emergency procedures outlined in the manual.
  • Perform basic first aid and emergency response if required.
  • Follow all safety guild lines set out by Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada & Canadian Coast Guard.

 

Site Maintenance:

  • Cleaning and maintaining areas surrounding the rental hut which may include landscaping, litter pick up, raking etc.

 

Other Duties:

  • To aid with park patrol, park information and site facilities maintenance as required.

 

Qualifications:

  • Previous paddling experience required, Basic Flatwater Level 1 certificate or Instructor SUP Flatwater Level 1 certificate is an asset.
  • Valid Occupational First Aid level 1. An asset
  • B.C. Driver’s License an asset.
  • Cash handling experience.
  • Ability to keep organized and detailed records regarding rental tracking, waiver forms, etc.
  • Must be mature, responsible, and able to work independently.
  • Strong public relations and guest service skills required, must be able to be assertive while maintaining a friendly manner.
  • Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies.
  • Able to lift to 40 lbs. – handling canoes and paddleboards.
  • Walking and standing up to 8 hours per day
  • Ability to swim.

 

Terms of Employment:

  • Employment will be from June to Sept.  
  • Hours of operation approximately 9:30 – 5.30/6.30 weather permitting.

 

Dress Code

Top: Branded t-shirt (provided)

Bottom: Dark pants or shorts. Shorts should be mid length and fall 2 inches above the knee or longer.

Footwear: Closed toe footwear is required to prevent unnecessary injury due to working in a slippery and wet environment. A sturdy sandal is recommended, however if assisting with other park duties a light hiker would be necessary.

 

Please provide a cover letter and resume to; ryoung-hotz@mtseymour.ca