Watersports Manager

Description

CDA National Reserve proudly offers the following benefits:

• 401k Eligible
• Holiday Pay Eligible
• Practice and playing privileges
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Uniform Provided
• Discount at Golf Shop

Pay Range: $25.00-$45.00 per hour (DOE)

 Anticipated employment period: April 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 

 CDA National Reserve is hiring a Watersports Manager! Come and join our Team! 

Position Summary

Watersport Manager, Instructor and Dock Lead is responsible for facility safety, cleanliness, and instruction for all members and guests, as well as assisting colleagues with day-to-day operations. It is the goal of this program to provide members and guests with once in a lifetime outdoor recreation experience.

 Responsibility/Areas and Duties: 

• Manage, maintain and oversee CDA’s boats, Member’s boats, docks, beach, and marina equipment.
• Abide by marine laws and practices that ensure a safe and responsible environment.
• Adhere to all Idaho State Boating Laws and Regulations.
• Instruct, coach, and facilitate water sports such as wake surfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, paddle boarding, tubing, and kayaking.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the CDA’s boats and member owned boats.
• Experienced with trailing boats, loading in and out, dry docking, and securing loads. 
• Demonstrate watersports knowledge through safe and engaging instructional lessons, both on water, and within the Marina.
• Rotate within the team and take responsibility for coaching, driving, and spotting.
• Promote and encourage conversation and laughter with members on and off lessons.
• Understand the operational systems of a wide variety of watercraft.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure the highest standard of health and safety is adhered to and that guests are coached on the effective/safe use of all equipment.
• Be outgoing and involved with the members and guests in their recreation activities.
• Uphold the Company’s policies and procedures both personally and with other staff.
• Ensure all Company assets in and outside of the Marina are used with the best interest of the Company.
• Go above and beyond to provide members and guests with once in a lifetime recreation experience.
• Assist in fueling of Company and member owned boats.
• Always maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Uphold an excellent standard of customer service.
• Encourage members and guests to partake in water sport activities.
• Assist and lead Dock Hands with day-to-day operations, which includes cleaning, docking, and prepping boats.
• Set up and maintain sporting equipment, as necessary.

Education, Training and Skills Requirements

• Captain license is preferred.
• Extensive boating experience.
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or work equivalent.
• Required to work on-call duty when needed.
• High level of organization, time management and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must operate efficiently in a fast dynamic environment.
• Required to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions and skilled in following food safety practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required roles during emergencies.