Camp Manager Oyambre Full Time Temporary

About Us

Star Surf Camps started with one small surf camp in France during the summer of 2010 and has since expanded across Europe, proudly welcoming back guests and returning staff year upon year. At Star we offer a unique surf and yoga trip experience that prioritises community, inclusivity, and unlimited levels of stoke. Whether a newbie frother or an expert shredder, ocean- and nature-lovers from all around the world find themselves at Star season after season to share party waves (and parties) with fellow solo travellers, families, friends, colleagues and students alike. It’s a place for everyone – no matter age, background, language or surf level.

Summer 2022

Applications have now officially opened for our 2022 Management Team. To guide this team of bright and brilliant individuals, we are recruiting a Camp Manager for our surf camp in Oyambre, Northern Spain. Considered one of our smaller destinations, here both regular and deluxe guests are encouraged to come together in a shared social space. The camp is located a 10 minute walk from the beach.

In Oyambre the Camp Manager welcomes an average of 40 (max 60) guests per week. Your focus is on overseeing daily operations by supervising and supporting the Management Team. Your objective is to create a consistently operational camp, upholding quality and striving to improve guest experience week on week.

The Essentials 

• Dates: End of May – late September (must be available for the full season and training prior).
  • Availability in March to help select your team from a shortlist.
  • Flexibility to get in touch with team members before arrival.
• Languages: English and Spanish
• EU drivers licence essential: Yes
• Minimum age: 24 years

Key Characteristics:

1. Natural leader, Very hard-working, Great people skills, Delegates efficiently
2. Organised, Time-management skills, Communicates clearly, Calm and stress resilient
3. Accountable, Takes responsibility, Punctual and flexible, Proactive and adaptable
4. Solution-oriented, Glass half-full attitude, Quick thinking, Problem-solver.

The role also requires good computer skills with experience using Google Drive and Excel/Spreadsheets/Numbers.

Overview:

You are the overall responsible of the surf camp. It is your responsibility to ensure each department is fully functioning and that all managers have the right tools to perform their daily tasks to the best of their ability. As a successful Camp Manager you will guarantee the smooth operation of the camp; comfortably handling day-to-day challenges, naturally thinking on your feet and acting promptly when urgent issues arise. As a role model to the wider team – and with a go-get-it attitude – you will motivate, inspire and encourage outstanding work ethic and team-spirit, creating an unbeatable camp environment and memorable experience for both staff and guests alike. You strive to receive positive feedback week on week and are able to apply criticism in a constructive way to the benefit of the business with company objectives in mind.

Responsibilities:

• Training, guiding, supporting and managing your Management Team;
• Maintaining and pushing the quality of services provided at the camp;
• Managing finances by counting incoming cash, preparing off-loads and completing weekly reports;
• Managing the budgets by ensuring all departments remain within their allocated amounts and are reporting on expenses accordingly;
• Preparing weekly payroll for your team and utilising the reward system;
• Maintaining staff morale and organising staff events to boost spirits;
• Organising and understanding all arrival information, calculating guest numbers and informing corresponding departments;
• Coordinating a smooth change-over day, giving departing guests a good send-off and arriving guests a warm welcome;
• Socialising with guests to gauge their customer satisfaction levels and address any concerns before they develop into complaints;
• Gathering, reviewing and summarising weekly feedback forms into a weekly report;
• Hosting weekly meetings with the Management Team as well as the wider team;
• Solving any problems arising at the camp that may surpass the individual camp heads, e.g. recruiting for replacement of staff;
• Adapting to unforeseen circumstances, coming up with solutions and jumping in where needed;
• Liaising with the campsite, including submitting weekly guests lists (Spanish language is important here).

The Benefits 

• Training prior to camp opening;
• Support from the Moliets Camp Manager and office team throughout the season;
• A Spanish working contract and monthly salary;
• 1 day off per week;
• 7 breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches and 5 dinners per week;
• Private tent with a mattress;
• Invitation to the surf camp activities;
• Staff discount on day trips, bar and merchandise;
• Free use of the surf and yoga equipment and the possibility to join the lessons (subject to availability).

Please see https://www.starsurfcamps.com/jobs/ to download the relevant application form. Please submit the following to jobs@starsurfcamps.com :

1. CV written in English
2. 2 minute Introduction Video
3. Completed Application Form

We look forward to hearing from you soon. Good luck!

SET UP AN ALERT FOR MORE SURF JOBS LIKE THIS OR RECOMMEND IT TO A FRIEND!

QUICK SHARE OPTIONS:

Tagged as: surf, yoga