Beach Attendant/Gear Washer

Catalina Island Company•Avalon, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Descanso Beach Ocean Sports team member, you are responsible for a variety of day-to-day operations tasks. Ensure that daily operations are running smoothly and efficiently and are available for guests to participate on a seasonal basis. Responsible for working together with team members to complete all daily tasks, and for ensuring that tours & activities are operated in a safe and effective environment to provide the highest level of quality rentals & tours for our guests.

Requirements

Passion and experience in kayaking and the outdoor industry
Ability to lift 60+ lbs, work on a rocky beach environment with ocean awareness
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
Excellent interpersonal and team player skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions.
Experience in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be innovative and self-motivated.
Maintain a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the tasks assigned to staff.
Communicate effectively and display excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

CPR/1st Aid certified recommended-not required

Responsibilities

Customer kayak safety orientations
Land & launch kayaks
Cleaning rental equipment
Maintain a clean & orderly work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are well maintained
Communicating any rental gear deficiencies to supervisors
Provide excellent customer service
Ocean and tide knowledge
Clean equipment, wash area and deck
Wash Equipment after guest use (wetsuits, masks & snorkels, fins, pfds)
Haul equipment to drying yard
Put equipment away in storage lockers
Safety of our customers while in our sight line-rescue & tow if necessary
Other duties as assigned