We hire Beach Masters (general staff/attendants), Kayak Instructors and SUP Instructors for seasonal part-time opportunities from June 1-Sep 30 every summer.
Are you interested in working outdoors with a stoked team of SUP & Kayak enthusiasts on Toronto Island? If you'd like a chance to learn more and rise to the challenge, see the job descriptions and fill out the application form below. The main position with the most openings is the Beach Master, which is our general staff member and attendant of our operation. For this position, no teaching certifications are required but those with First Aid & CPR-C are preferred. We run in-house courses in case you are not up to date so please inquire if this is your case. We hire new instructors every year as well and are always looking for new talent. For these positions, teaching certifications are required from a reputable certifying body. If you do not have any certifications but want to teach, apply as a beach master and go from there or find an instructor course near you. We often run in-house instructor programs for those who want to improve their skills and teach. Check out the Paddle Canada website for courses near you. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer and welcome all to apply regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability.
July 2022: We are hiring for 2 kayak instructors and 2 weekend beach master staff.
What is the hiring process and timeline?
The timeline and process for a curious hiring page browser to full on TISUP steff member is as follows. As the hiring manager, I start hiring in January and continue the first round until early March. All of those who apply are considered potential candidates for an employment opportunity. Those who pass the initial application process on this page will be contacted to schedule an interview. Once hired, staff will be hired on a seasonal and part-time contract. There are generally ~16 Beach Masters, ~3 Kayak Instructors, ~6 SUP Instructors and ~2 SUP Yoga Instructors on the roster each season. These positions can and do overlap and are split between returning and new staff. Returning staff from the year before are generally offered employment for the next season automatically. Wages are negotiated on a case-by-case basis and may be determined based on relevant experience and certifications. Staff members engage in a two day paid training period some time in mid to late May prior to our opening date of June 1. The training period helps prepare and give staff knowledge on the area, our systems and equipment prior to the first actual shift. Other important training points that come up are customer service skills, staff communication, emergency protocols and more. Continual training on the job is necessary. Staff are encouraged to take advantage of the perks of the job including free use of equipment in non-peak periods with friends and family as long as it does not interfere with the regular day-to-day operations. There is sometimes another round of hiring in spring and summer. The season starts to wind down in September and by the 30th our permit is done. Even though our season is from June 1 - September 30, I understand that every has a different situation and may only be able to manage some of those dates. Make a note in the application, for instance, if you start school in September or have a second job. Management is always available for support on your journey.
Preparing for your interview.
Once you've applied by following the APPLICATION FORM button, you will be contacted with next steps which may include an interview. Those who do well in interviews have prepared by doing the following:
1. create a personalized cover letter & resume directed to Julian Ganton and upload them when prompted on the form;
2. look through the website and research the listings/experiences and get a feel for the company "ethos" and;
3. in the application, showcase any unique skills you may have or aptitude in certain areas that make you stand out.
1. create a personalized cover letter & resume directed to Julian Ganton and upload them when prompted on the form;
2. look through the website and research the listings/experiences and get a feel for the company "ethos" and;
3. in the application, showcase any unique skills you may have or aptitude in certain areas that make you stand out.
What is it like to work at TISUP?
Goofy team photo from early days with (left to right) Julian, Kaeli, Adrienne, Hailey, Max, Isabelle, Melodie, Darryl.
This organization prides itself on providing employment and growth opportunities for individuals who deicide they want to work outside with a team of like-minded water lovers. TISUP intersects with numerous industries such as Health & Wellness with our SUP Yoga programming, Tourism with the Eco-Tours and Outdoor Recreation as we facilitate programs for over 5000 guests per season. This makes it a unique, challenging and stimulating place to work. If any of these industries interest you, read on!
We feel the heat when the sun is beating down and we've got a full roster on the weekend but it's all worth it when we get to dive into the lagoon for a cooling dip on the breaks and the sunset hangs with co-workers on snake island after your shift. This opportunity balances the beach lifestyle with an upbeat and high paced community of water lovers. Do not get the idea that this is an easy and relaxed job. It is demanding and everyone on the team expects one another to work hard and support each other.
If you end up working here, you will be welcomed into an eclectic mix of surfers, paddlers, yoga practitioners, nature lovers and all round good people. Let's build our community together and create a space we all want to spend time and thrive.
We feel the heat when the sun is beating down and we've got a full roster on the weekend but it's all worth it when we get to dive into the lagoon for a cooling dip on the breaks and the sunset hangs with co-workers on snake island after your shift. This opportunity balances the beach lifestyle with an upbeat and high paced community of water lovers. Do not get the idea that this is an easy and relaxed job. It is demanding and everyone on the team expects one another to work hard and support each other.
If you end up working here, you will be welcomed into an eclectic mix of surfers, paddlers, yoga practitioners, nature lovers and all round good people. Let's build our community together and create a space we all want to spend time and thrive.
Who does well here?
Individuals who do well here:
1. enjoy working in outdoor environments;
2. have good customer relations skills;
3. are good at managing groups of people;
4. are good with complex tasks and multitasking under pressure;
5. are physically fit and able to lift boats/boards either solo or with help;
6. are good at time management and;
7. are able and open to learning and working with technology such as our booking system and point of sale software.
1. enjoy working in outdoor environments;
2. have good customer relations skills;
3. are good at managing groups of people;
4. are good with complex tasks and multitasking under pressure;
5. are physically fit and able to lift boats/boards either solo or with help;
6. are good at time management and;
7. are able and open to learning and working with technology such as our booking system and point of sale software.
Staff testimonials say it all.
Everyone who works here says the same thing: this is a world class company which fosters growth for employees and is a challenging and rewarding place to work. Click on an image below to get to know our current and former staff and read their first hand experiences working here.
