Windsurfing/winging Programs

**Position**:Windsport Programs & Equipment Supervisor

**Location**:Windsure Adventure Watersports at Jericho Beach, Vancouver BC

**Duration**:May 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025 (seasonal)

**Hours**: Full Time, 30-40 hours per week: Rotating Schedule, 9am-5pm.

**Compensation**: $3666/month

**Application Deadline**: January 19th, 2025

**Who we are**:
Established in 1977, Windsure is a family-run watersports business, located at beautiful Jericho Beach in West Point Grey, Vancouver. Today, we work to share our love of three quintessential Vancouver watersports: Windsurfing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, and Skimboarding.

Regardless of experience, age, ability, or learning goals, Windsure has a program designed for anyone looking to get out on the water. Through rentals, lessons, group programs, and youth camps, the team at Windsure is dedicated to creating an experience for as many watersport-seekers as possible We are proud to be a part of the Vancouver watersports community and we hope to continue to help it grow by sharing our love of the water with our fellow Vancouverites and visitors alike. Join our tight-knit team of passionate, active people in one of the most beautiful work environments that our planet has to offer.

Our values of _Community_, _Sustainability_, _Activity _and _Safety_ drive all that we do. What do these values mean to you?

**What you’ll do**:
Some examples of the daily tasks of a Windsport Programs & Equipment Supervisor would include:

- Teach windsurfing/wingsurfing lessons including: preparation of equipment, basic wind geometry, dryland simulator, wetsuit & life jacket fitting, learning debrief, continued learning options
- Update and implement Discover Windsurfing I & II, Discover Wing, Discover Wingfoiling, summer camp, and special workshops class lesson plans/curriculum, tailor private lessons according to guest interest
- Revise safety components of the lesson including: self rescue demo, boundaries and other hazards such as tide, current, and weather predictions
- Teach and mentor other instructors, service staff on windsurfing skills and knowledge
- Review and implementation of windsurfing and winging curriculum for all levels of windsurfing and winging instruction.
- Exceptional knowledge of all windsurfing and winging equipment and parts from all major brands.
- Take regular inventory and ensure proper organization of windsurfing/winging equipment and parts
- Maintain and carry out equipment repairs as needed, advise on product ordering
- Lead the sale of used windsurfing equipment
- Organize and coordinate our windsurfing programs: Discover Windsurfing, Discover Wing/Foil, Windsurfing Summer Camp Programs, Windsurfing Clinics
- Developing new programs for 2025 and beyond

**You’re a good fit if you**:

- Love being outside and active, especially on the water
- Are proficient in one or more of our watersports (the more, the better)
- Know how to create memorable customer and learning experience
- Have an understanding and/or curiosity of race, gender, BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+ and climate justice issues and are committed to creating safe community spaces

**What we’re looking for**:

- Knowledge and appreciation of windsurfing/winging, including equipment maintenance, repair and rigging
- Windsurfing teaching experience
- Able to lift and carry minimum 50 lbs
- Fluent spoken English
- Pleasure Craft Operating Card (PCOC) or willingness to get it
- Valid First Aid Training
- Valid Criminal Record Check or willingness to get one
- Able to work in Canada
- Shortboard, racing, high wind, freestyle and foiling (teaching) experience are bonuses

**Additional Role Information & Benefits**:

- Access to free equipment rentals and lessons in non-peak times
- 50% off rentals and 25% lessons to share with your friends and family anytime
- Reciprocal agreements to access other watersport equipment and lessons
- Paid applicable sport training and certifications

**Application Process**:

- Complete the above linked form by January 19th, 2025 at the latest, including uploading your up-to-date resume in PDF format. Please feel free to reach out to with any questions.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $3,666.00 per month

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-19
Expected start date: 2025-05-01