Coxswain - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

IHG Hotels & Resorts

  • Australia
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Job Category: Hotel-Leisure and WellnessJob Description:About UsIHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries. As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.What is the job?As Coxswain, you will provide Water Sports activities in a friendly and courteous, efficient and professional manner whilst observing resort and departmental objectives, standards and procedures with high regard for safety regulations. This Coxswain reports into the Assistant Manager of Water Sports and oversees the day to day water sports activities and vessel maintenance and excursions. The role is paramount in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Resort Guests.Your day to day
  • Fully conversant with the handling of speed craft, holding the relevant licenses approved by the Marine Board of Queensland
  • Complete daily vessel checks and return to the Watersports Assistant Manager for counter signature and filing
  • Vessel records (log books) must be accurate; entries current and completed unaltered
  • Ensure the vessel is safe. All safety equipment must be on-board for the proposed voyage and the vessel must be handled in a safe manner with guest safety and comfort assured
  • Operate only in areas / waters as designated
  • Ensure that all Watersports equipment is well maintained and presented to a high standard at all times. Immediately report any defects, problems, or maintenance requirements to the Watersports Assistant Manager
  • Start-up and shut-down procedures completed on allocated vessel. Assist in general pack up / setup duties within the department
What we need from you
  • Previous experience in a similar position
  • QUALIFICATION: Valid coxswains ticket
  • QUALIFICATION: Current first aid, CPR & O2 provider
  • QUALIFICATION: Current QLD RSA Certificate
  • Snorkelling and reef knowledge
  • Sound outboard knowledge
  • Fishing experience, both game and reef
  • Local Knowledge desirable but not essential
What we offer
  • World class colleague facilities including excellent subsidised accommodation with a dedicated pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields.
  • An exciting and ever-changing colleague activities calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.
  • Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional growth opportunities including multi-hire programs, skills training and optional courses.
  • IHG Australia's myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand's most popular retailers.
How to ApplyPlease visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the 'Apply Now' button.We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:
  • Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers

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