To guide the Salty Jackal team, we are recruiting a Surf Camp Manager to be based in Swakopmund, Namibia. The surf camp is in the town centre, 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and 15 min walk from the dunes. At Salty Jackal the surf camp manager welcomes an average of 30 guests per week, supervises a team of 7 employees and works closely with the surf school team to ease surf related activities.
The Essentials
Dates: mid January/ beginning February 2025 (6 months work visa)/ end of May/beginning of June(6 months visa)
Languages: Fluent English and at least one more language such as German, French or Spanish.
Minimum age: 27 years
Excellent computer skills with experience using Google Drive and Excel/Spreadsheets/Numbers
EU drivers licence
Valid 1st Aid Certificate
ISA qualification (desirable)
Experience managing a property or similar (mandatory)
Key Characteristics:
Natural leader, Very hard-working, Great people skills, Delegates efficiently.
Organised, Time-management skills, Communicates clearly, Calm and stress resilient.
Accountable, Takes responsibility, Punctual and flexible, Proactive and adaptable.
Solution-oriented, Glass half-full attitude, Quick thinking, Problem-solver.
Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks based on a fast-paced evolving schedule.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Guest-centric approach while never undermining business objectives.
Overview:
The job will be managing & supervising all operations, implementing new processes where necessary, bookkeeping, marketing and assisting the owners with everything necessary.
Above all, we are looking for somebody who wants to embrace the salty jackal way of life: surfing, sustainable living and extraordinary food. We believe there are many ways of developing skills so even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would like to learn more about you.
You are the main responsible for the surf camp. It is your responsibility to ensure that the surf camp is fully functioning and that all the staff have the right tools to perform their daily tasks to the best of their ability. As a successful Surf Camp Manager you will guarantee the smooth operation of the camp; comfortably handling day-to-day challenges, naturally thinking on your feet, acting promptly when urgent issues arise and encouraging outstanding work ethic and team-spirit.
Responsibilities:
The Benefits
Please submit the following to info@saltyjackal.com:
CV written in English
2 minutes Introduction Video
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