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Who we are
The World Surf League (WSL) is dedicated to celebrating the world's best surfing on the world's best waves through a variety of best-in-class audience platforms. The WSL is a truly global sports and media company with regional offices in Australia, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Europe.
In 2016, Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC), joined the WSL as an innovative wave technology company. KSWC is the first to develop a formula that combines cutting-edge science, engineering, and design to create the longest, open-barrel, high-performance wave in existence.
In 2018, WSL announced the creation of WSL Studios, focused on being the home of live competitive surf content and the premier place to create short-form, TV series, documentaries and feature films oriented around surfing, surf-lifestyle and ocean conservancy.
Who we look for
We seek innovators, entrepreneurs, disruptors and collaborators who are passionate about their craft. We are an international team comprised of individuals who together are committed to excellence in everything we do. Our connection to the ocean –as our playground and our stadium – fosters an eco-centric mindset. We are a start-up in spirit, which requires agility in risk taking, failing fast and applying new learning. Not a surfer? No sweat! We just want the best and brightest.
What it's like to work here
We are an international, progressive, eco-minded and passionate collective of people bound together through STOKE, love of the ocean, surfing and living life to the fullest. We offer opportunities that may transport you around the world, or may be centered at one of our HQs, including Santa Monica, California or San Diego, California. Working at the WSL means that you are a part our tribe, committed to showcasing the world’s best surfers on the world’s best waves. We are building a culture that appreciates work/life balance, including the need to work out in our gym, go for a quick surf sesh or take a run on the beach. Furry friends welcome!
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere! WSL is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
Current Job Openings at WSL
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Surf RanchFacilities Lead (Grounds)WaveCo. Lemoore
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
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Surf RanchHospitality ServerWave Co. Lemoore
The Hospitality Server ensures that guests are comfortable and provide food and beverage service. To ensure the ranch house service is at a quality at all times while preserving a level of guest privacy. To complete 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 Director of Guest Services 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 Director of Guest Services 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.
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Surf RanchSecurity GuardWaveCo. Lemoore
We are currently seeking a Part-Time Security Guard 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.