Outdoor Watersports Specialist – Part Time

Come join Sebago Trails for a summer full of sun and great teammates

We pride ourselves on having a fantastic customer and employee experience.  We care about our people and work hard to ensure they’re doing well and having a happy and productive summer.  If you enjoy being outdoors, helping customers with recreational activities, and generally are a positive force, come chat with us!

Dates

Application Deadline: June 10th

Training: Mid-June

Season: Mid-June through Labor Day

Location: 1311 Roosevelt Trail Raymond, ME 04071

Time Requirements: Part-Time/Seasonal Position Duties

Duties

Assist in daily business operations:

  • Answer the phone
  • Maintain reservation system
  • Interact with customers in a positive and friendly manner
  • Operate POS and register system
  • Prepare and clean rental equipment
  • Assist customers with basic paddling skills
  • Load and unload equipment on a trailer
  • Deliver rental equipment to local cottages and launch sites

Assist in marketing objectives:

  • Update social media messaging
  • Stage marketing photography
  • Share ideas for marketing events, sales, specials, and new marketing projects

Assist in planning, promoting, and managing scheduled special events throughout the season.

Essential Functions

  • Have the desire to learn, serve others, and make a difference
  • Willingness and physical ability to work on a variety of projects, which will include using power and hand tools
  • Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 60 pounds
  • Walking and working across steep or uneven terrain
  • Working in extremes of heat or cold, as well as being exposed to biting and stinging insects
  • Ability to perform tasks as part of a cooperative team
  • Non-judgmental attitude, sensitivity to others, approachable
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Interest in personal growth and in participating in ongoing training
  • The ability to operate an STPC vehicle to transport rental equipment

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in outdoor recreation is preferred
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to lift 60lbs
  • Enjoy working outdoors
  • Enjoy working with customers

Benefits

  • Free use of equipment for intern and friends & family
  • Employee discount on retail items
  • Maine Guide Licensing training
  • Ability to spend the summer outdoors
  • Opportunity to earn sales commissions
  • Learn the entrepreneurial perspective of Maine outdoor recreational business; apply learned skills in management, marketing, operations, etc.
  • Networking opportunities – Business contacts for future employment

To Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation to sales@sebagotrails.com by June 10th

For questions and information please email sales@sebagotrails.com.

 

Sebago Trails Paddling Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part- Time, Seasonal