Water Sports Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.82 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary with excellent benefits and Gratuities |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | LA23 1LW |
| Company: | Daniel Thwaites PLC |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | c6ebd273b671497faa3b |
Summary
Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.
We are looking to appointe someone to oversee the operation of all water sports at the hotel. Always delivering excellent guest service through warm hospitality.
Your day to day:
- To be responsible for the day to day running of the water sports continuously providing warm hospitality.
- Ensure that the operational procedures are adhered to at all times.
- To be responsible for the health and safety of guests utilising the water sports equipment
- To assist with the maintenance of all water sports equipment.
- To take part in training as required, ensuring that the appropriate standards are upheld.
- To do daily, weekly and monthly cheeks on all water sports equipment.
Who are we looking for?
You will be an enthusiastic individual, passionate about your craftsmanship. Ideally you'll have a RYA powerboat L2 as well as paddle board and kayak knowledge. We are looking for someoen with experience in RYA Safety Boat, first aid and a Full Driving License. Holding a BCAB paddle sports instructor qualification would be ideal. You'll naturally be able to provide excellent guest service always following our value of warm hospitality. You'll have proven experience of meeting guest requirements and going that extra mile. It will be valuable to be extremely knowledgeable about the local area and be able to communicate with confidence. You'll have proven experience of managing emergency situations on the water.
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
- Staff accommodation is available (availability dependent)
- Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
- Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
- Pension and Life assurance
- Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
- Apprenticeships available
- An engaging & supportive work environment