
Here are FGPC’s summer 2022 employment opportunities (May through September and ongoing for some positions). Please apply by following the instructions for each position.
1. RETAIL / FRONT-DESK COORDINATOR (full-time)
Duties:
- Manage day-to-day operations of storefront and customer front desk
- Coordinate part time storefront employees
- Provide regular assistance to customers, including phone and email inquiries and front desk assistance
- Restock and reorder products and supplies as needed
- Display, merchandise and promote store lines, products and services
- Answer phone calls and respond to store-related emails and other communications
Skills:
- Knowledgeable and helpful customer service under pressure in a busy, multitask-oriented environment
- Demonstrated self-directed work ethic and initiative
- Ability to handle commercial phone systems and software applications
- Ability to defuse and troubleshoot customer issues in manner that accord with company policy
- Creative ability to merchandise and refresh store and window displays
- Social media and online marketing aptitude and experience
- First Aid certification preferred
Remuneration and application procedure:
- $18hr training wage with increases to $20+hr based on performance
- APPLICATION: Complete and submit the following form: https://www.fgpaddle.com/about-us/fgpc-volunteer-employment-interest/
and send resume to humanresources@fgpaddle.com (NOTE: both steps must be completed to be considered)
2. EVENT ASSISTANT (full-time seasonal summer position with options for future part-time winter and full-time summer rehire)
Duties:
- Assisting the event managers with multisport and multiformat events over the summer season, ranging from small meetings to large events
- Supporting the events with logistical and administrative support
- Helping organize and communicating with vendors, suppliers and venues
Skills:
- Ablility to multitask and problem solve in high-pressure, deadline-oriented environments
- Experience and aptitude with timeline management and logistics
- Excellent “people” and communications skills
- Ability to defuse and troubleshoot customer issues in manner that accord with company policy
- First Aid certification preferred
Remuneration and application procedure:
- $18hr training wage with provision for increases to $20+hr based on performance
- APPLICATION: Complete and submit the following form: https://www.fgpaddle.com/about-us/fgpc-volunteer-employment-interest/
and send resume to humanresources@fgpaddle.com (NOTE: both steps must be completed to be considered)
3. Dock Commander / Front Desk Customer Service (Part time)
Duties:
- Set up, take down and move boat outrigger canoes, kayaks and dragon boats as required
- Present, promote and sell products/services
- Answer phone calls and respond to store-related emails and other communications
- Assist staff and coaches as required
- Steering shifts (dragon boat; steering training provided to successful applicants)
Skills:
- Athletic ability; sufficient strength to safely carry and handle boats and dock-related and event-related equipment
- First Aid certification preferred
Remuneration and application procedure:
- $18hr training wage with provision for increases to $20+hr based on performance
- APPLICATION: Complete and submit the following form: https://www.fgpaddle.com/about-us/fgpc-volunteer-employment-interest/
and send resume to humanresources@fgpaddle.com (NOTE: both steps must be completed to be considered)
4. Group Booking / Dragonboat Steersperson (Part time)
Duties:
- Storefront assistance, dock work and on-water event assistance for group and school programming
- Steering shifts (dragon boat; steering training provided to successful applicants)
Skills:
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Able to multitask and problem-solve
- Good on-water skills and a willingness to acquire new boat skills, including dragon boat steering
- First Aid certification preferred
- Athletic ability
Remuneration and application procedure:
- $18hr training wage with provision for increases to $20+hr based on performance
- APPLICATION: Complete and submit the following form: https://www.fgpaddle.com/about-us/fgpc-volunteer-employment-interest/
and send resume to humanresources@fgpaddle.com (NOTE: both steps must be completed to be considered)