Adventure & Sport Instructor

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k Contribution

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee meals & Recognition

Job summary

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club is seeking an Adventure & Sports Instructor to join the Outdoor Pursuits Department at a location just outside Austin, Texas. This hands-on role involves organizing, instructing, and engaging members in all outdoor activities while delivering exceptional service.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Discovery Land Company experience, support safety protocols, and participate in staff training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the guest service industry.
• CPR certification is a plus; Boat captain license is a plus.
• Experience in hospitality is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow Outdoor Pursuits SOP at all times.
• Be on safety cover and lifeguard duties for on-water activities.
• Stock, clean, and prepare for member excursions and activities.
• Perform weekly safety checks on Powerboat fleet and ensure SOP compliance.
• Attend morning briefings and end-of-day shutdowns.

Skills

Guest service experience

Flexible hours

Team player

Job description

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This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club, set outside of Austin, Texas.

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club is seeking an Adventure & Sports Instructor to join the Outdoor Pursuits Department.

This individual will ensure that the highest level of service is offered to the members of our Club by providing the member with personal and professional service throughout the property when pertaining to any and all outdoor activities. The Outdoor Pursuits Attendant role is a very hands‑on role and encompasses the organization, instructing, and encouraging of activities, and as much participation as possible in all activities on property. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities

• General
• Follow the Outdoor pursuits StandardOperating procedure at all times.
• Be on safety cover and lifeguard duties for on water activities.
• Perform duties and tasks throughout the Club as assigned such as but not limited to stocking, cleaning and preparing for members excursions and activities.
• Carry out weekly safety checks on the Powerboat fleet insuring that all boatsmeet SOP guidelines.
• Attend the morning briefing.
• Attend the end of day shut down-Adhering to the schedule set out by management.
• Regularly attend, participate in and support training and staff meetings for Outdoor Pursuits-Communicate effectively with your supervisors and managers.
• Be an ambassador of the property and DLC at all times on or off property.
• Maintain adherence to and stay abreast to any changes of the Employee Handbook.
• Need to be on time when starting a shift, prompt with each job assignment.
• Stock Control: Help to implement monthly stock take/inventories of all parts and tools require for area as advised by OP Manager.
• Member Related
• Greeting all members.
• Participate in activities and games with members.
• Facilitating sporting and special events.
• Seating the members, moving chairs andumbrellas accordingly.
• Supplying members with towels if necessary.
• Keeping towels and suntan lotion stocked at stations
• Helping members in and out of the water withwater equipment-Insuring safety of members and children in and around the pools and beach.
• Making bonfires.
• Greeting and parking golf carts at Valet station.
• Tending to members and guests utilizing Outdoor Pursuits areas, ensuring and maximizing their safetyand enjoyment at all times.
• Assisting members and guests in all activities.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in theguest service industry
• CPR certification is apositive-Boat captains license a plus
• Certificates/qualifications preferred.
• Experience in hospitality is preferred but not required-Ability to work flexible hours and on the weekends.

Additional Requirements

• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysEmployee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

About Us

Set against gentle, rolling hills with towering oak trees, native wildflowers, prickly pear cacti, and massive 50-foot cliffs above a flowing creek, Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club is Texas as you’ve always imagined it. Our private, 800-acre community gives members access to 70 acres of vineyards, a championship 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, and magnificent natural landscapes with dramatic, sweeping views of the Texas Hill Country. Driftwood features two connected parcels: The Ranch, which focuses on a luxurious golf-centered lifestyle; and the Creek, which features the property’s most scenic areas, including the vineyard. Located just 25 minutes outside of Austin, our family-forward destination is both rural and refined. A true vision of Texas unlike any other. At Driftwood, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://www.driftwoodgolfclub.com/

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.