Job Description

About us

We are fast-paced, fun, customer-centric and our goal is to provide unique glamping experiences, watersports and seasonal events, just 10 minutes from Belfast City Centre. We are so much more than the world's best Aqua Park, learn how to wakeboard, swim at the family beach or join our Summer Scheme. With 55 acres of lakes and forests, imagine a resort with adrenaline-filled land and water-based activities. With super-sized tents towering among the trees, burgers sizzling on an outdoor BBQ, and the smell of marshmallows roasting on a fire pit. Experience it all by working at Let's Go Hydro this season!.

Our work environment includes:

Regular social events Flexible working hours On-the-job training

Role:

Cable Operator

Located:

Let's Go Hydro, Cable Park,Belfast International Watersports Resort, Knockbracken Reservoir, Mealough Road

Contract:

Seasonal (April - October)

Hours of Work:

Various - up to 40-hours per week, including day, evening and weekend shifts

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient area around the Reservoir (most importantly the starting dock).? This position will be held responsible for helping beginners up, keeping a positive and encouraging dock area, maintain a smooth moving line of happy riders!? In addition, this position will also be the final checkpoint for all proper equipment and wristbands.? It is an extremely fun fast paced position that takes a lot of concentration!

Responsibilities:

?????? Greet all guests on the starting dock in a positive happy manner

??? Attend training and have completed one to one supervision before operating the cable system

?????? Operate the cable system
?????? Daily maintenance of cable system
?????? Watch and be prepared to stop cable system to avoid accidents or damage
?????? Enforce Leisure Park Rules?
?????? Work together with all employees to keep an efficient operation running
?????? Be proactive in talking about upcoming events and competitions to all customers
?????? Assist riders off the dock and continue to give tips to ensure a positive dock experience
?????? Continually check for fallen riders or potential hazards
?????? Check all riders for approved wetsuits, floats & helmets buckled
?????? Maintain a clean work area

Essential Skills:

Teach all forms of water sports to our clients adhering to company safety policies, proven techniques while providing the highest level of customer service Previous operating experience, on 2 tower and / or 5 tower systems Cable maintenance experience Operate all company vessels / vehicles with care and in accordance with all laws
Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport and trust easily

Able to take responsibility, multi-task and be a team player Experience of delivering and assisting with sports-based events Motivated with a fun and positive attitude with good people skills, enabling good working relationships with those in your team Have a flexible customer focused approach with experience in delivering high standards of customer service Attend all staff training days, development sessions and events Able and willing to wakeboard Show up for each shift, clean, in uniform and ready to work Specific water sports skill Complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check Be 17 years or over Have experience in wakeboarding

Desirable

Recognised coaching qualifications Previous experience or a leisure background including an understanding of leisure services and sport development, coordinating water sports / other sports / activities Main-Line Cable Operator Qualification or willing to undertake the training required for the licence.

What we are offering:

Staff training and development Great culture with staff fun days Staff Uniform and all safety equipment provided Free car parking?on site Staff discount on activities including staff cable sessions (off-peak times only) Opportunities to progress within the company
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 4-6 months

Pay: 7.55-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

BELFAST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/05/2025
Expected start date: 19/05/2025