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Coxswain - InterContinental Hayman Island Resort

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Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: Australia, Queensland, Hayman Island

Hotel: Hayman Island Resort (HISHA), Hayman Island, Whitsunday Islands, 4801

Job number: 124152

About us
 
IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries. As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.
The InterContinental Hayman Island Resort will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.  We pride ourselves on a diverse and family-friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.
Your day to day
In this unique role as Coxswain & Fishing Deck Hand, you will escort guests on fishing expeditions in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner. This Coxswain reports into the Assistant Manager of Water Sports and oversees the day-to-day water sports activities, excursions and vessel maintenance whilst always observing the highest regard for all safety regulations.

You’ll play a key role in bring to life the water sports activities on the island, and on any given day you will find yourself doing the below;

  • Operating boats, speed craft and other vessels and related activities
  • Completing vessel checks and maintaining records
  • Running water sports activities
  • Liaising with guests including selling and promoting activities and handling concerns
  • Working alongside Resort partners on fishing, dive, snorkelling and tour charters

What we need from you

Ideally, you will have 1-2 years of previous experience in a coxswain role or be an experienced deckhand who has recently acquired their coxswain ticket and wants to grow their career. Holding your current first aid, CPR and O2 provider, you will also have knowledge of snorkelling, reefs and outboards with experience in game and reef fishing. Knowledge of the Whitsundays and local surrounds as well as exposure to a Resort environment is desirable but not essential.

IHG are more than just great places to stay, we are also one of Australia’s best employers. We are looking for exceptional people like you to greet the world and be the spark that makes us even better.

What we offer

  • World class Staff Facilities as part of the resort’s $135 million dollar refurbishment including excellent subsidised accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.

 

  • An exciting and ever-changing Staff Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.

 

  • Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.

 

  • A great range of employee, friends, and family discount rates across more than 5,300 InterContinental Hotel & Resorts properties

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

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