Under the direct supervision of the Surf Ranch Facilities Manager, the Facilities Lead is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of Surf Ranch grounds and facilities, ensuring tasks get completed on time. This position keeps the location clean and maintained in all areas. Facilities Leads perform work with a high degree of accuracy and skill maintaining the overall appearance of the grounds, which results in a safe well-groomed environment. The Lead role must have a thorough understanding of all facilities and equipment, systems and be able to lead, coach and instruct other team members.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Sweeping and maintaining the grounds to keep it free of debris
• Clearing brush and trimming shrubs around various parts of the property
• Maintaining the exterior condition of the overnight accommodation (airstreams)
• Servicing the hot tub, bicycles, equipment and other items at Surf Ranch when required
• Assisting with Project work, which may include minor construction, or building activities
• General yard maintenance and sprinkler repair
• Understanding of the Septic and Water Systems, filtration, and chemistry in order to complete checks
• Staff Scheduling
• Understanding the Surf Ranch guest schedule to keep guest disturbance to a minimum
• Actively looks to improve their site and works with their staff to coach them into performing at their best
• Will assist in both the creation of and execution of work schedules and assignments of duties for groundskeepers to ensure the smooth and cost-effective operation and completion of grounds operations
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including worksite and equipment
• Works with Safety Manager to maintain a safe work environment

Experience and Qualifications

• 3 years previous facilities, maintenance, landscaping or construction experience required
• Previous experience with motorized equipment and hand/power tools used in grounds maintenance work
• Experience operating machinery and large trucks
• Knowledge off irrigation techniques using sprinklers, hoses and flooding methods
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO), and/or Aquatics Faculties Operator (AFO) preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional work ethic. Completes the job in the most time-efficient manner meeting the company productivity
  Communicates effectively
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible is essential
• Able to work well independently and within a team.
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary even if limited information is available; willing to take unpopular stands when necessary
• Ability to follow oral instructions and read written instructions
• Ability to use hand tools, operate motorized equipment and vehicles such as cars, trucks and vans.
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly over time

Working Conditions / Physical requirements

• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, pushing, pulling and digging
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work outdoors and in hot and cold climates
• Flexible hours, ability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends

The Facilities at Surf Ranch must be maintained and kept in flawless order at all times. Under the direct supervision of the Surf Ranch Facilities Manager, the Full Time Facilities Technician will be responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of Surf Ranch facilities. This position will keep the facilities clean, stocked and sanitized at all locations of Surf Ranch. This position must have a thorough understanding of all facilities which require maintenance and an understanding of the Surf Ranch guest schedule is required so that facilities are maintained with minimal guest disturbance.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Ensure bathroom facilities are clean, stocked, and sanitized.
• Track the maintenance and cleaning schedule so that facilities are not overlooked.
• Clean and wash facility windows on a regular basis.
• Sweep and look over grounds to keep it free of debris.
• Maintain the guest facilities as well as employee facilities in the service yard.
• Maintain and clear shrubbery, tree branches, etc. around various parts of the property. Thorough knowledge of Surf Ranch facilities and locations is necessary.
• Thorough understanding of guest schedule is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors and in hot and cold climates
• Attention to detail is important
• Ability to work early mornings and evenings
• Previous facilities and/or maintenance experience required
• Previous experience in landscaping preferred

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional work ethic
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary
• Friendly and positive attitude
• Enjoyment in working autonomously and among a team

We are currently seeking a Seasonal Hospitality Server to work at our Lemoore, CA, Surf Ranch location

The Hospitality Server ensures guests are comfortable and provide food and beverage service. They ensure the ranch house service is at a quality at all times while preserving a level of guest privacy. The Hospitality Server completes all cleaning and preparation to ensure a smooth service at all times.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• To prepare and carry out food and beverage service to guests in a courteous and efficient manner. This includes offering service to guests, regularly checking the floor, this includes all ranch house, decks and surrounding areas.
• To keep back of house and ranch house areas tidy at all times and to regularly clean all associated equipment.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks for guest and wash utensils after each use.
• Pour all drinks to the recommended legal standard (correct measure) in the appropriate glassware.
• Clean up after food service including with appropriate chemicals.
• To notify the Manager, F&B Operations Manager if you observe a particular item of stock is running low.
• To attend training sessions and courses and to assist with the ‘on-the-job’ training of new staff, as required.
• To handle minor complaints in a professional and courteous manner and to provide appropriate solutions. To immediately inform the F&B Operations Manager of all cases.To read all relevant company literature, notices and other correspondence and to regularly observe ranch and departmental notice-boards.
• To uphold good housekeeping practices, ensuring a safe, clean, tidy and pleasant working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a F&B or hospitality setting responsible for servicing of guests
• Experience in or around the food industry
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers
• Demonstrate ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/self-starter

Personal attributes

• Exceptional work ethic
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible is essential
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary even if limited information is available; willing to take unpopular stands when necessary
• Strong team player

Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. 

The Housekeeping staff ensures a professional and positive overall impression of the property as well as providing the necessary service of ensuring clean and comfortable lodging accommodations for guests. Housekeeping positively represents Surf Ranch through the daily cleaning of assigned space’s and lodging units as per the established standards of cleanliness and through interaction with guests.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and cleans flooring in lodging rooms
• Scrubs, disinfects and deodorizes bathtubs / showers, toilets, wash basins, wastebaskets, tile and other bathroom and / or vanity fixtures and furnishings in the guest rooms.
• Dusts, brushes, polishes, cleans and vacuums furniture, glass, mirrors, curtains, framed pictures, appliances and other structural fixtures and furnishings in guests’ rooms
• Removes trash and debris from guests’ rooms
• Strips beds, collects dirty linens, and makes beds with fresh linens
• Replenishes linens, amenities and other supplies in guests’ rooms
• Routinely inspects guest rooms for maintenance needs such as burned-out light bulbs, plumbing or electrical problems, carpentry needs, or other special problems and reports it to the Admin office for proper resolution
• Contribute to the positive image of Surf Ranch by providing janitorial services throughout the facility. This includes cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, training areas, outdoor spaces and other areas around the ranch house
• Contribute to well stocked restrooms by replacing supplies throughout the day
• Clean up spills, pick up and empty trash, empty and replace trash containers 
• Maintain quality standards and expectations
• Auditing of supplies and communicating need for replenishment 
• Adhering to standard operating procedures, safe housekeeping and sanitation practices
• Ensure company standards are followed in welcoming and acknowledging all guests
• Provide support to team to achieve common goals

Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to adapt to changes in a fast paced, dynamic, and sometimes intense work environment
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English
• Previous cleaning experience may be an advantage 
• Strong knowledge of cleaning supplies and procedures

The Lifeguard plays a strong role in keeping Surf Ranch guests safe. Under the direct supervision of the Surf Ranch Manager of Water Safety, the Lifeguard will be responsible for Surf Ranch water safety and medical aid when incidents occur. The Lifeguard will make water related decisions with the utmost regard for Surf Ranch employees and its guests. The Lifeguard must have and expert level understanding of all wave system operations as well as the ability to direct others and manage others in a team and group setting. The Lifeguard will direct Surf Coaches when any medical or water related emergency occurs. This is a Seasonal role, which is temporary in nature. 

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Actively observe activities in the wave basin and facilitate a safe guest experience.
• Manage all employees and guests who enter the wave basin to surf, assist surfers, or to maintain the basin itself.
• Work directly with Hospitality, Surf Hosts, Surf Coaches, and other Lifeguards to ensure a timely schedule as to when guests should be in the water for their designated heat.
• Direct all Surf Coaches when minor and/or major water and medical emergencies occur.
• Complete detailed reports for all incidents that require lifeguard contact.
• Maintain training requirements.
• Maintain the general upkeep of Surf Ranch facilities including boat ramp and lifeguard towers.
• Ensure all activities & operations are conducted in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Clearly communicate between, water safety, control tower, and jet ski operator.
• Activate the 911 system should a guest need care from paramedics and/or fire rescue.
• Responsible for a thorough safety briefing if Water Safety Manager is unavailable.
• Thorough understanding of Safety & Rescue Operations.
• Thorough understanding of Surf Ranch Wave System.

Qualifications

• 5+ years previous experience as ocean lifeguard
• USLA Lifeguard Certification
• EMT certification
• Wave Runner (PWC) rescue experience and training preferred
• 5+ Years managing lifeguard operations

Personal Attributes

•  Above all, integrity and honesty
• Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial; willingness to work independently with the best practices in mind
• Masterful organizational skills
• An open and collaborative nature
• Optimism and energy for the brand and it’s future
• An enthusiasm for coaching, teaching, and the development of people

Physical requirements

• Physically able to swim, swim in rough and deep water, walk, run, walk or run over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, and carry loads; use hand to handle, or feel; reach with arms and hands; talk, taste, smell and see (both near and far). Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. 
• Must be able to swim at least 550 yards, dive at least 10 feet deep, swim with a 80-pound object for at least 20 yards, and tread water for at least 2 minutes. 
• Ability to lift a person off the bottom and out of the water. 
• Perform all skills required for Life guarding, First Aid, and CPR. 
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time in outside air temperatures and conditions. 
• Comfortable in the water. 

The Lifeguard Ski Driver plays a strong role in keeping Surf Ranch guests safe. Under the direct supervision of the Water Safety Manager, the Lifeguard Ski Driver will be responsible for Surf Ranch water safety and medical aid when incidents occur. The Lifeguard Ski Driver will make water related decisions with the utmost regard for Surf Ranch employees and its guests. The Lifeguard Ski Driver must have an expert level understanding of all wave system operations as well as the ability to direct others and manage others in a team and group setting. The Lifeguard Ski Driver will direct all Lifeguards and Surf Coaches when any medical or water related emergency occurs.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Actively observe activities in the wave basin and facilitate a safe guest experience.
• Drive the jet ski in a safe controlled manner consistent with best RWC operator guidelines. 
• Manage all employees and guests who enter the wave basin to surf, assist surfers, or to maintain the basin itself.
• Work directly with F&B Ops, Surf Guides, and other Lifeguards to ensure a timely schedule as to when guests should be in the water for their designated heat.
• Direct guests, other Lifeguards and Surf Guides when minor and/or major water and medical emergencies occur.
• Complete detailed reports for all incidents that require lifeguard contact.
• Maintain training requirements. 
• Maintain the general upkeep of Surf Ranch facilities including boat ramp, jet ski,  and lifeguard towers.
• Ensure all activities & operations are conducted in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Clearly communicate between, water safety, control tower, and jet ski operator.
• Activate the 911 system should a guest need care from paramedics and/or fire rescue.
• Responsible for a thorough safety briefing if the Water Safety Manager is unavailable.
• Thorough understanding of ‘Surf Ranch Water Safety & Rescue Operations’. 
• Thorough understanding of ‘Surf Ranch Wave System Theory of Operations’.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years previous experience as ocean lifeguard
• USLA Lifeguard Certification
• EMT certification
• Wave Runner (PWC) rescue experience and training
• 5+ Years working in lifeguard operations

Personal Attributes

• Excited and enthusiastic outlook on work as it pertains to guests and Surf Ranch
• An open and collaborative nature
• A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers.
• Integrity and honesty

Working Conditions / Physical requirements (if applicable) 

• Physically able to swim, swim in rough and deep water, walk, run, walk or run over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, and carry loads; use hand to handle, or feel; reach with arms and hands; talk, taste, smell and see (both near and far). Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. 
• Must be able to swim at least 550 yards, dive at least 10 feet deep, swim with a 80-pound object for at least 20 yards, and tread water for at least 2 minutes. 
• Ability to lift a person off the bottom and out of the water. 
• Perform all skills required for Life guarding, First Aid, and CPR. 
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time in outside air temperatures and conditions. 
• Comfortable in the water. 

The Lifeguard Supervisor plays a strong role in keeping Surf Ranch guests safe. Under the direct supervision of the Water Safety Manager, the Lifeguard Supervisor works closely with the HSSE Manager to ensure a safe workplace, safe experience for all guests, and will be responsible for Surf Ranch water safety and medical aid when incidents occur. The Lifeguard Supervisor will oversee all Lifeguard employees and will make water related decisions with the utmost regard for Surf Ranch employees and its guests. The Lifeguard Supervisor must have an expert level understanding of all wave system operations as well as the ability to direct others and manage others in a team and group setting. The Lifeguard Supervisor will direct all Lifeguards and Surf Coaches when any medical or water related emergency occurs. 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Actively observe activities in the wave basin and facilitate a safe guest experience. 
• Manage all employees and guests who enter the wave basin to surf, assist surfers, or to maintain the basin itself. ● Work directly with F&B Ops, Surf Guides, and other Lifeguards to ensure a timely schedule as to when guests should be in the water for their designated heat. 
• Direct guests, other Lifeguards and Surf Guides when minor and/or major water and medical emergencies occur. ● Complete detailed reports for all incidents that require lifeguard contact. 
• Maintain training requirements. 
• Maintain the general upkeep of Surf Ranch facilities including boat ramp and lifeguard towers. ● Ensure all activities & operations are conducted in accordance with established procedures and policies. ● Clearly communicate between, water safety, control tower, and jet ski operator. 
• Activate the 911 system should a guest need care from paramedics and/or fire rescue. 
• Responsible for a thorough safety briefing if the Water Safety Manager is unavailable. 
• Oversee all Lifeguards and PWC Operators. 
• Day to day operations while on-site. 
• Maintain communication with the Water Safety team, and keep the team informed and updated with happenings at The Property. By nature of the job and its requirements, many members of Water Safety are part-time, and regular communication helps maintain the team as a whole. 
• Write Formal warnings, and write-ups for employees. 
• Maintain all rescue equipment 
• Maintain PWC fleet. 
• Purchase and maintain medical supplies. 
• Maintain a relationship with local medical providers. 
• Maintain relationship with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Departments ● Create safety plans for all large events. 
• Coordinate EMS with local agencies as appropriate. 
• Coordinate all water-based safety and lifeguard training. 
• Annual beginning of the year training and refreshers are required for all water based staff and will be conducted on The Property. 
• Coordinate all EMS training for staff. 
• Maintain all records for Water Safety, in particular Patient Care Reports. 
• Attend weekly department heads meetings, call in when not available in-person. 
• Maintain and develop Water Safety Budget. 
• Attend weekly meetings with Surf Team and Hospitality management. 
• Develop plans to support other teams’ and departments’ requests as needed.
• Provide the highest level of guest care possible. 
• Be the best iteration of a Lifeguard possible; lead by example. 
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for both scheduled and unscheduled downtime to minimize impact on guests. 
• Stay on the forefront of surfing knowledge to maintain program authenticity. Have a broad knowledge and understanding of surfing and its culture. Implement and maintain that culture at The Property. ● Thorough understanding of ‘Surf Ranch Water Safety & Rescue Operations’. 
• Thorough understanding of ‘Surf Ranch Wave System Theory of Operations’. 

Experience and Qualifications 

• 5+ years previous experience as ocean lifeguard 
• USLA Lifeguard Certification 
• EMT certification 
• Wave Runner (PWC) rescue experience and training 
• 5+ Years managing lifeguard operations 

Personal Attributes 

• Excited and enthusiastic outlook on work as it pertains to guests and Surf Ranch 
• An open and collaborative nature 
• A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers. ● Integrity and honesty 

Working Conditions / Physical requirements (if applicable) 

• Physically able to swim, swim in rough and deep water, walk, run, walk or run over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, and carry loads; use hand to handle, or feel; reach with arms and hands; talk, taste, smell and see (both near and far). Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. 
• Must be able to swim at least 550 yards, dive at least 10 feet deep, swim with a 80-pound object for at least 20 yards, and tread water for at least 2 minutes. 
• Ability to lift a person off the bottom and out of the water. 
• Perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR. 
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time in outside air temperatures and conditions. 
• Comfortable in the water. 

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. 

We are looking for a talented FP&A Manager who will be an integral part of the Finance department at the World Surf League. This individual will report directly to the Director of FP&A and be responsible for performing / supervising all FP&A functions of the organization. The FP&A Manager will maintain a constant and open line of communication with Controllership/Accounting to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial closes are reflected in the reports utilized by FP&A. 

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Own and build out all company-wide financial and strategic planning (forecasting, long-range planning, cash planning, budgeting)
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual FP&A processes, including management reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Prepare and deliver financial business reviews to the leadership team and external stakeholders
• Lead key strategic and financial analyses to support high-impact decisions (e.g. product expansion, headcount planning, etc.)
• Manage and support Sales reporting and forecasting processes and deliverables, including communication between Commercial, Finance and Executive teams and reconciliation between sales tools and financial reporting tools
• Perform business analysis, document processes/workflows, identify revenue automation opportunities and requirements.
• Identify and, through coordination with Controllership/Accounting, resolve discrepancies identified during budget to actual exercises
• Serve as cross functional partner to Department leads
• Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified 
• Maintain a strong working relationship with international regions and HQ, ensuring transparent financial and commercial objectives are clearly defined, communicated and prioritized
• Complete ad hoc analyses and projects as requested

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 4+ years of work experience in corporate finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling with two (2) years at the Senior level
• Experience with financial modeling with a strong understanding of GAAP
• Expert-level Excel proficiency (v-lookups, MATCH, pivot tables, SUMIF formulas)
• Experience with mid-large ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) & Business Intelligence tools preferred
• Has the ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, as well as write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to identify gaps in financial reporting when reviewing financial statements
• Knowledge of Sports Media & Entertainment highly preferred
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of revenue streams (Sponsorship/Partnership, Digital Ad Sales, Media Rights, Content Sales, Merchandise) highly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

Personal Attributes:

• Above all, integrity and honesty
• Entrepreneurial; willingness to work independently with the best business practices in mind
• A skilled leader who effectively leads his/her group by clearly communicating expectations, following through on deliverables and providing input and direction to ensure the accurate and timely development and communication of financial data.
• Demonstrated skills in supervising, coaching staff, and creating high performing teams, and experience managing a diverse international team is an asset.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to effectively present information.
• Thrives in working in a flexible environment with a commitment to the pursuit of quality work.
• Self-motivated, hands on, detail oriented with the ability to take the initiative, multi-task and remain flexible with changing priorities.
• Optimism and energy for the brand and its future
• A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers.
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; willing to take unpopular stands when necessary. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

The World Surf League connects millions of fans across the globe to live competition and surf related content through our own and operated website and apps. We are looking for a highly motivated, self directed Digital Product Manager to play an integral role in shaping the fan experience. In this position, you will represent your customers in building both the external facing features and the tools to manage them.  You will establish relationships with internal teams, especially with Editorial and Broadcast, as well as vendors to deliver high quality live and non-live experiences for our fans. This position will be an individual contributor reporting directly to the Director of Product Strategy.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Understand the needs of your customers through interviews, surveys, competitive analyses, site metrics, and third party research.
• Develop and evangelize the business case for your product initiatives, via briefs, PRDs, and wireframes.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and primary stakeholders to deliver quality products in a timely fashion.
• Enable internal stakeholders with new tools by creating user guides and conducting training sessions.
• Drive adoption by drafting release notes and evangelizing product features to both external and internal users.
• Ensure product quality by performing cross-platform user acceptance testing and monitoring the digital broadcast experience.
• Participate in live operations during surf events and help deliver a superior digital experience to fans. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, preferably in a technical field.
• 3+ years of product management experience for a consumer facing website or mobile app.
• Experience with live events is highly desirable.
• Fluent with agile software development methodologies and content publishing tools.
• Ability to lead a project to completion with minimal guidance.
• Strong verbal and communication skills with the ability to solve problems and drive results with cross-functional teams
• Passion for sports, especially surfing, is helpful.

Personal Attributes:

• Above all, integrity and honesty
• Entrepreneurial; willingness to work independently with the best business practices in mind
• A skilled leader who effectively leads his/her group by clearly communicating expectations, following through on deliverables and providing input and direction to ensure the accurate and timely development and communication of financial data.
• Demonstrated skills in supervising, coaching staff, and creating high performing teams, and experience managing a diverse international team is an asset.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to effectively present information.
• Thrives in working in a flexible environment with a commitment to the pursuit of quality work.
• Self-motivated, hands on, detail oriented with the ability to take the initiative, multi-task and remain flexible with changing priorities.
• Optimism and energy for the brand and its future
• A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers.
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; willing to take unpopular stands when necessary. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Security Guard for the graveyard shift at our Lemoore, CA, Surf Ranch location. The overall safety and security of Surf Ranch is critical to the site, staff, and guests, and the Security Guard is responsible for this undertaking. Under the direct supervision of the HSSE Manager, the Security Guard works to keep Surf Ranch safe and secure at all times. This position is responsible for all vehicles and patrons that arrive and depart the site daily. The security of Surf Ranch is critical and can directly affect the overall guest experience. The Surf Ranch Security Guard must have a thorough understanding of the Surf Ranch property lines and all entrances and exits on site. The Security Guard must understand areas of the property that are less secure than others and to monitor those areas accordingly. 

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Interface with guests and employees as they enter Surf Ranch through the service and main entrances.
• Identify guests as they arrive and ensure that they have an invitation to be onsite.
• Patrol Surf Ranch on a consistent basis.
• Monitor the perimeter fence throughout the day and night.
• Intervene and resolve security threats or issues as they arise.
• Guard position will most likely be the first visual touchpoint upon guest arrival so friendliness, and good attitude are important per Surf Ranch ‘guest service trail’.
• Understand the Surf Ranch property lines, easements etc.
• Understand the Surf Ranch security/emergency evacuation plan.
• Knowledge and understanding of facility locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to resolve conflict when necessary
• Ability to activate the 911 system and request local law enforcement if necessary
• Ability to work different hours of the day including overnight shifts
• Basic Security training
• Prior Security experience preferred

 Personal Attributes

• Team player
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary
• Friendly and positive attitude. Able to interface with guests on a regular basis

Physical requirements

• Physically able to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 75 pounds or less. 
• The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. 

A key member of the Revenue team, the Senior Manager, Advertising Sales will lead WSL’s efforts to achieve significant growth in its advertising and branded content businesses. The role offers the opportunity for a motivated digital/social native to step up and not only lead revenue generation in North America but also to partner with WSL teams in Australia, Brazil and other key markets and help them to expand advertising sales locally. The Senior Manager will also manage a list of clients with an annual sales goal target.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develop and execute a North American brand and agency sales strategy, including pitching and maintaining relationships with relevant agency contacts in New York, Los Angeles, and other key domestic markets on an ongoing basis
• Support WSL’s regional teams in APAC, LATAM and EMEA in generating increased advertising revenue in their regions
• Expand WSL global’s programmatic video and display business, with emphasis on developing a robust video private marketplace and PG ecosystem and accountability to an annual programmatic revenue target
• Proactively scope and recommend any technologies, partners or tools that can help grow the business
• Build and distribute sales materials for advertising offerings, including branded content opportunities; liaise with Analytics team to develop compelling metrics that differentiate WSL’s digital offerings
• Attend relevant industry events and ensure WSL stays at the cutting edge 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of sales experience at a digital pure-play, or digital first  publisher, ideally with buyside contacts at major North American agencies and brands
• Branded content, television and audio sales experience
• Programmatic advertising sales experience, particularly programmatic video
• Considerable experience developing and leading pitches, building media plans and proposals, and negotiating rates
• Extremely comfortable with, and interested in learning to leverage, new technology; a history of innovation and finding new ways to monetize emerging media platforms 
• Technology & Software Skills: Google AdManager; Google Analytics; Header Bidding; Salesforce; Broad experience with leading SSPs/DSPs; Facebook Ad Manager; TikTok Ad Manager 
• Comfortable with deep data aggregation and analysis in Microsoft Excel, STAQ, or other yield management and analytics tools
• Experience monetizing livestream video inventory helpful but not required
• Ability to travel for meetings with prospective clients
• Familiarity with/interest in surfing a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Revenue minded - enjoys the challenge of working to meet and exceed a revenue target; unafraid to be accountable to a target
• Data-driven thinker who makes decisions based on the numbers
• Integrity and honesty in business and in communication
• Self-motivated with an exceptional work ethic; proactive self-manager
• Optimism and energy for the brand as well as the sport of surfing and its future
• Incredibly organized and capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; willing to take unpopular stands when necessary

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Surf Guide to commence work in late January 2021. Surf Guides play an integral role in guest safety and guest experience both in and out of the water at Surf Ranch. Under the direct supervision of the Surf Guide Manager, the Surf Guide will perform various duties at the Surf Ranch facility. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating guest surfing, enforcing rules, and providing quality guest service. The Surf Guide will work directly with guests to provide them with the best possible surfing experience during their time at Surf Ranch. The Surf Guide must have a thorough understanding of all ‘wave system’ operations including a working knowledge of the Surf Ranch Wave, as well as lifeguard duties as they pertain to emergency communication and response. 

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Instruct, advise, and assist guests with all surfing operations. 
• Provide in water surf coaching in a manner consistent with the company’s surf coach program.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of visitors. 
• Provide video analysis and coaching during feedback sessions following surfing activities in a manner consistent with the company’s coaching program.
• Maintain all surfing equipment such as boards, fins, leashes etc.
• Assist lifeguards in emergency medical aid and water response.
• Maintain training requirements. 
• Provide clean locker room including guest names on lockers in accordance with fourth interaction of the guest service trail.
• Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of Surf Ranch facilities including the board room.
• Ensure all activities & operations are conducted in accordance with established procedures & policies. 
• Enforce rules, safety regulations, and general facility rules.
• Understand the ‘Surf Ranch Water Safety & Rescue Operations’. 
• Understand the ‘Surf Ranch Wave System Theory of Operations’.

 Qualifications

• Knowledge of surf instruction that can be applied to all skill levels, fully incorporating the company’s surf guide training program
• Strong communication skills to communicate to staff during emergency response via hand signals and other communication protocols 
• 10+ years of surfing experience 
• Surf Ranch specific water safety training 
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certified preferred
• Previous surf lesson experience preferred

Personal Attributes

• Excited and enthusiastic outlook on work as it pertains to guests and Surf Ranch
• Optimism and energy for the brand and its future
• An open and collaborative nature
• A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers.
• Integrity and honesty

 Physical requirements

• Physically able to swim, swim in rough and deep water, walk, run, walk or run over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, and carry loads.
• Must be able to swim at least 550 yards, dive at least 10 feet deep, swim with a 10 pound object for at least 20 yards, and tread water for at least 2 minutes. 
• Must be able to watch and supervise groups of students in the ocean and/or bay while coaching technique and supervising safety. 
• Must be able to recognize and respond to emergencies and prevent injuries or drowning. 

We are looking for a talented Vice President, Business Development to join the Revenue team. The Vice President, Business Development and report directly to our Chief Revenue Officer. The vision for this role is to drive global strategic partnerships and new business development across our multi-platform product offerings.  The role is highly entrepreneurial and requires the ability to identify creative partner solutions that will deliver value for the WSL & our partners. 

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develop a framework to identify, analyze, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships and new business prospects globally
• Manage a pipeline, including prospect identification, proposal development, winning the deal and negotiating the contract
• Cultivate new business relationships through a focused and disciplined consultative solution-based sales methodology and approach with prospective partners
• Lead new business assessments, including identification of market entry strategies through external partnerships
• Partner with internal stakeholders in Marketing, Analytics, PR, Digital Product, & WSL Studios to develop innovative pitches, proposals and execute deals and successfully execute the sales strategy
• Influence product decisions based on commercial viability and have the ability to innovate new products that will drive value for the WSL and our partners. 

Qualifications: 

• 8-10 years - media, brand, or sports sponsorship experience required
• Connected with a deep “rolodex” of contacts, and established relationships across a variety of targeted brand categories
• Creative as it pertains to delivering clients clever, innovative, high-value, custom integration packages
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and negotiating skills
• Able to identify, analyze, and communicate competitive sales strategies
• Strong negotiator with the ability to negotiate effectively and recommend deals/solutions that make sense for all parties involved
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment & remain composed under pressure
• Expertise in Digital/Mobile/OTT media
• Global sports experience desired

Personal Attributes:

• Above all, integrity and honesty
• Passion for Surf and/or understanding of the sport
• Entrepreneurial; willingness to work independently with the best business practices in mind
• An exceptional work ethic and attention to detail
• An enthusiasm for coaching, teaching and the development of people
• Optimism and energy for the brand and its future
• An open and collaborative nature
• A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers.
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; willing to take unpopular stands when necessary. 

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