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What is a seasonal boat instructor?

Seasonal Boat Instructors are professionals who teach individuals or groups how to safely operate boats during specific times of the year, typically in spring or summer. Their duties include providing on-water instruction, teaching boating safety rules, and ensuring all participants understand navigation and emergency procedures. They often work for marinas, summer camps, or boating schools, and may specialize in different types of watercraft such as sailboats, motorboats, or kayaks. Seasonal Boat Instructors must be knowledgeable about local water regulations and usually hold relevant certifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a seasonal boat instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Seasonal Boat Instructor, you need expertise in boating techniques, water safety, and instructional skills, often supported by certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and boating instructor credentials. Familiarity with navigational tools, life-saving equipment, and boating regulations is essential for effective teaching and safety. Strong communication, patience, and leadership abilities are vital soft skills for engaging students and managing groups on the water. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure safe, enjoyable, and educational boating experiences for participants.

What are some common challenges faced by a seasonal boat instructor, and how can they be addressed?

Seasonal Boat Instructors often encounter challenges such as adapting to varied skill levels among participants, unpredictable weather conditions, and managing group safety on the water. Clear communication, patience, and thorough safety briefings are essential for handling diverse learners and maintaining a safe environment. Staying updated on weather forecasts and having contingency plans in place can help instructors respond effectively to changing conditions, ensuring both safety and an enjoyable experience for participants.

What is the difference between Seasonal Boat Instructor vs Lifeguard?

AspectSeasonal Boat InstructorLifeguard
Required CertificationsBoating safety, CPR, First AidCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard certification
Work EnvironmentBoats, marinas, waterfrontSwimming pools, beaches, waterfronts
Employer & IndustryMarinas, summer camps, water sports centersPublic pools, beaches, aquatic facilities

Both roles involve water safety and require CPR and First Aid certifications. However, a Seasonal Boat Instructor specializes in teaching boating skills and safety on boats, often working in marinas or water sports centers. In contrast, a Lifeguard primarily monitors swimming areas to ensure safety in pools or beaches. While both roles focus on water safety, their work environments and specific skills differ.

What cities are hiring for Seasonal Boat Instructor jobs?

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What are the most commonly searched types of Boat Instructor jobs?

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What states have the most Seasonal Boat Instructor jobs?

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Boat Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Adventure Park Guest Services Lead

Town of Frisco

Frisco, CO • On-site

$23.11/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Job Description Limited housing opportunity for seasonal, FULL-TIME employees SKI FREE @ Copper Option to participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through Employee Giving This hourly position is responsible for opening and closing Adventure Park daily operations and enforcing policies and procedures. Delivers exceptional customer service through telephone and in-person interactions when assisting the guest. This position uses recreation software to make tubing reservations, sell adventure park tickets, and register guests for recreation programs.

This position is required to assist with Snowschoolers operations, group and special events, and other Adventure Park activities. The Day Lodge is a busy and high-paced establishment. Coordinates and communicates with outdoor operations staff to ensure seamless, safe and effective Adventure Park operations.

Why work for the Town of Frisco as the Adventure Park Guest Services Lead. There are many reasons. Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up.

Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents. Want to know more.

Check out the benefits tab above. And of course, don't forget to apply to take advantage of the cool perks and the amazing opportunity that awaits you. Desired start date: 11/9/2026 & estimated end-of-season date: 4/12/2027 Typical operational work week of Thursday-Monday, Holidays, weekends, evenings are required.

Staff work four (4), ten (10) hour shifts weekly. Responsibilities Position Title: Adventure Park Guest Service Lead Department: Recreation Cost Center: 1160 - Adventure Park Employee Type: Seasonal, Full-time Allocations: 10-1160-4005 Pay Type/FLSA: Non-Exempt / Hourly Pay Grade: Pay Grade T3 Reports to: Adventure Park Guest Service Manager Financial/budget responsibility: 1160 Number of Cost Centers responsible for: 1 Frequent internal contacts: Adventure Park Staff Nordic Center Staff Recreation Department Staff Frequent external contacts: Snow Schooler Ski/Ride Instructors Visitors Vendors Job Location: Onsite Essential Functions Responsible for opening procedures, closing procedures, and properly locking up Day Lodge when scheduled. Preparing and sending a daily report of operations and revenue comparisons to management when closing the office.

Verifies all banks, reconciles tills and creates reports for accounting at close of each day. Also responsible for change orders and utilizing appropriate cash handling procedures to work with cash, checks and credit cards. Communicate with operations management in a timely and professional manner verbally and in writing to resolve guest issues and ensure safety.

Assist manager and supervisor with training and coaching of guest service staff Assist manager and supervisor with merchandise selection, purchasing, and inventory control. Provide exceptional customer service to all Adventure Park guests by giving appropriate information, directions, and conducting all transactions with a smile, eye contact, and clear communication. Keeping effective and timely communication with Snowschoolers in regard to lessons for the upcoming day.

Assists with the scheduling of required staff breaks throughout the day to ensure that all breaks are given in a timely manner. Utilize a variety of software to assist customers. Use RecTrac to make reservations and conduct various sale transactions.

Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding all Adventure Park and Recreation Department programs facilities and services. Marginal Duties Answer repetitive questions, scenarios and tasks with professionalism, politeness and courtesy both in person and on the phone. Interact with and maintain professional attitudes and relationships with guests, co-workers and management in a positive, professional manner at all times using appropriate language and conversations.

Utilize sales techniques to sell retail merchandise. Inform guests of Adventure Park safety practices, operating rules and regulations and help to enforce these rules as necessary. Also responsible for making sure guests are prepared for changing weather conditions.

Ensure the Day Lodge facility indoors and outdoors is clean, well-maintained; items are well stocked, displayed, and presentable to guests throughout daily operations. Enforces and maintains all Town of Frisco, Recreation Department and Frisco Adventure Park policies and procedures including but not limited to grooming standards and uniform policies. Assist with large group coordination and day-of service.

Work in a team-based environment supporting the Adventure Park, Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, and the initiatives of the Director, Managers and Supervisors. Follow all procedures in place including but not limited to safety, accounting and customer service. Assist in all other aspects of Frisco Adventure Park operations as necessary.

Other Essential Responsibilities: This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance at the designated worksite as an essential function of the job. As a public servant, physical presence is necessary to effectively perform essential duties, support operational needs, collaborate with team members, provide direct service to the public and internal stakeholders, utilize on-site equipment and resources, and maintain effective communication, responsiveness, and accountability in serving the community. Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, mission, vision, values, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.

Attends Town and departmental training and meetings as appropriate or assigned. Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor. Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing.

Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, demonstrates accountability for work, and takes ownership in job performance. Requirements Specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed for position: Area Comments Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED Computer Operations: Required: 2+ years/seasons of Microsoft Word and Excel and POS booking systems Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations: Required: Valid Colorado Driver's License Previous Work Experience: Required: 2+ years/seasons guest service Required: 1+ year/season cash handling Required: 1+ year/season retail experience Previous Supervisory Exercised: Preferred: 1 year/season lead/supervisory experience Language Ability: Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Decision Making Ability: Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance. Other: Required: Ability to pass a background investigation. Required: ability to multitask Physical Demands Weight LIFTING: The job requires weight to be lifted or force to be exerted.

See below for how much and how often. Activities OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: See below for how much on the job time is spent performing the following. Up to 10 Pounds 2/3 OR MORE Standing 2/3 OR MORE Up to 25 Pounds 2/3 OR MORE Walking 1/3 to 2/3 Up to 50 Pounds 2/3 OR MORE Sitting 2/3 OR MORE Up to 100 Pounds UP TO 1/3 Using hands to finger, hands to feel 2/3 OR MORE More than 100 Pounds None Reaching with hands and arms 2/3 OR MORE Climb or balance UP TO 1/3 Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 Talk or hear 2/3 OR MORE Taste or smell UP TO 1/3 OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Indoor/Outdoor: 80% indoor, 20% outdoor Hazardous Materials or Noise: Crowd noise Holidays/Weekends/Evenings: Yes Equipment Used in Job: Computer, copy machine, telephone, fax, BOCA printer, Zebra printer, Credit Card Reader Other: The position requires the ability to travel over snow and ice in challenging weather conditions.

Required to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays between the hours of 7:00am and 11:00pm. This position also requires speaking with guests in a crowded, noisy environment from behind a counter. VISION: Specific vision requirements for this job: Close Vision: Yes Distance Vision: Yes Color Vision: No Peripheral Vision: Yes Depth Perception: Yes Ability to adjust focus: Yes Additional Information This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Other duties may be assigned. The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.