Watersport Instructor

Madden's on Gull Lake•East Gull Lake, MN

8d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Madden's is an award-winning resort, located on more than 1,000 acres, that anticipates the wishes and desires of vacationers and offers them fantastic golf, upscale dining, lakeside spa, tennis, activity programs for children, biking, shopping, and art gallery with painting classes and almost every kind of on-the-water recreation possible in Minnesota, including fishing. Madden’s has distinguished itself by an emphasis on gracious hospitality, quality, and diversity. Our philosophy is simply to provide the best that Minnesota has to offer. Madden’s is currently seeking Watersport Instructors for the 2026 season who will supervise guests and employees with Ski Instruction, Wakeboarding instruction, Wake surfing instruction and water taxi rides while enforcing all water safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a team and coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
Must be able to keep a calm, professional manner under stressful situations.
Maintains a proactive “Can Do” attitude.
Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.
Primarily stationery such as sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.
Must have the ability to stand, walk, talk/hear, both in person and by telephone, occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50-pound boxes and items sometimes repeatedly.
Ability to participate in physical activities for prolonged periods.
Varying work schedule during summer months including nights and weekends.
Less than 10% travel required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Brainerd Lakes area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Always supervises all guests and employees while on company watercraft at all times to ensure their safety.
Administers first aid to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of those who may require it.
Assists in organizing ski instruction and other lessons for guests and employees as directed by department manager.
Maintains cleanliness of Madden’s operations according to established daily maintenance procedures.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of department programs, events, and activities.
Answers guest questions regarding such programs.
Records all cash, check, and charges based on established cash control procedures.
Maintains understanding of operating procedures for tennis, croquet, lawn bowling, bikes, boats, and rental equipment.
Completes checklist for opening, closing, and daily procedures.
Takes direction from Recreation Director.
Assists in the implementation of programs, special events, and conference recreation events, such as scavenger hunts and team building programs.
Provides safe environment within facilities and activities.
Processes recreation passes as needed.
Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Maintains the water park and ensures that it is functional at all times.
Perform duties as a marina attendant as scheduled.