Seasonal Assistant Manager (Outer Banks, NC)

Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures; Banks (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures is seeking a Seasonal Assistant Retail Store Manager for their Duck location, from April to September 2026. This full-time role involves supervising staff, ensuring the store's cleanliness and safety, and maintaining accurate records.

Applicants should be enthusiastic leaders who enjoy outdoor work and assisting customers in a dynamic environment. Benefits include housing availability, making it an ideal opportunity for beach enthusiasts.

Qualifications

• Experience in staff supervision and training.
• Ability to maintain store environment and assist with merchandising.
• Strong organizational skills for schedule and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff during peak seasons.
• Prepare staff schedules and sales documentation.
• Monitor store maintenance and stock levels.

Job description

Are you ready to live at the beach for a season? Are you a beach enthusiast looking for your next adventure? Do you enjoy helping people? Are you a natural leader?

HOUSING AVAILABLE!! Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. We sell clothing, kites, watersports equipment, toys—anything you need for your next adventure! KHK operates in 7 states, with over 25 locations along the east coast. We strive to be the leading company in adventure recreation and retailing by building a reputation for fun, and excellence through dedication to customer service, quality, safety, and value.

As a leading employer on the Outer Banks for over 40 years, Kitty Hawk Kites is looking to add an experienced, energetic Seasonal Assistant Retail Store Manager to our Duck location. This position will be for April - September of 2026.

Duties include

• Operate within the KHK Inc. core values, mission, and purpose statement
• Careful selection and training of staff.
• Maintaining correct amount of staff during various seasons and holidays.
• Attending appropriate company events
• Supervision of staff.
• Maintaining the stores clean, safe, and attractive environment.
• Must be able to accurately prepare:
  • Staff schedules
  • Opening & closing reports
  • Payroll reports.
  • Sales documentation and reports.
  • Marketing reports.
  • Budget projections.
  • Transfer forms and packing slips.
  • Supervise Merchandising.
  • Maintaining stock levels—check to see if items are back-stocked or available from another store.
  • Making sure money is deposited daily.
  • Keeping up with maintenance needs and make sure the store is kept up and taken care of.
  • Assist buyer with feedback and current trends.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In most cases this position will be indoors in a climate controlled environment. There are occasions when work outdoors will be necessary, when this happens one can expect to deal with the natural elements. The noise level in this position is moderate.

Physical Requirements

About 1/3 of one's time will be spent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 1/3 to 2/3 of one's time will be spent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. Expect to lift up to 25 lbs. Some other physical demands come from continuous computer work, cash register work, sales floor work, events work, and mail order work.

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Department: Kitty Hawk Kites

This is a management position

This is a full time position