Our Property:

Captiva Island has been the destination of choice for generations of families. South Seas, for many, is where the destination has come to life. The 330-acre retreat and wildlife nature preserve on the Florida Gulf Coast offers elevated coastal experiences and world-class amenities designed to appeal to a multitude of guests. Join this passionate and hardworking team and enjoy working in paradise.

Our Core Values:

We are in the business of creating an authentic sense of place for families to return to time and time again while committing ourselves to creating memorable and fun experiencers through passionate, attentive service. This mantra is reflected in everything we do and every interaction we have whether it be in hospitality operations management, asset management, development, or sales & marketing. Our values define who we are.

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time
• Be Trustworthy

We offer a very competitive salary and generous benefits including:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
• Commuter and Company-paid Toll Programs

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Bayview Fishing Pier Attendant is responsible for delivering a safe, educational, and family-friendly fishing and recreation experience for resort guests and owners. This role oversees daily operations at the Captiva Fishing Pier and Bayview Lawn, including guest programming, equipment rentals, bait sales, and recreational lawn activities. By combining hospitality with environmental education, this position enhances the guest experience, protects the pier as an amenity, and creates meaningful connections with our community.

**** ** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Guest Engagement & Experience

• Provide a warm, welcoming presence at the Bayview Pier and Lawn, offering proactive assistance and personalized guest service.
• Facilitate daily fishing lessons for kids (ages 6–14), families, and beginners, focusing on safety, techniques, and catch-and-release practices.
• Lead short educational talks on local marine life and ecosystems (e.g., “Fish of Captiva” series, Gulf ecosystem awareness).
• Administer the Junior Angler mini-certification program and create memorable keepsake moments for children and families.
• Encourage guest participation in lawn games and family-friendly activities, ensuring all equipment is maintained and available.

Pier Operations & Rentals

• Monitor and control access to the fishing pier to ensure use is limited to authorized resort guests and owners.
• Manage sign-ups, rod rentals, bait sales, and guest inquiries from the Pier Cart.
• Maintain inventory of fishing rods, reels, tackle, and bait; prepare daily restock and coordinate with suppliers.
• Ensure bait storage, coolers, and equipment meet cleanliness and safety standards.
• Oversee rental program, including fee collection, equipment setup, and returns.

Safety & Sustainability

• Deliver daily safety briefings and enforce pier safety rules.
• Promote environmentally responsible fishing practices and eco-awareness.
• Provide first-line response to minor incidents and report issues promptly to leadership.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Pier Cart, Pier, Bayview Lawn, and fishing areas.

Programming Support

• Organize and oversee family lawn games (e.g., Connect Four, Cornhole, Bocce Ball, Jumbo Jenga).
• Assist with branded experiences (e.g., First Fish Coin)
• Support special events and seasonal activities as directed by the Director of Marina Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for efficiently handling guest check-ins and guest check-outs on resort's computer system.
• Responsible for opening/closing of day's marina business, and accounting for all cash, resort charges, and credit card transactions, including security of cash bank and marina keys.
• Responsible for the safety and operation and disbursement of any fuel products and all fuels in the Marina.
• Assists management in inventory and inventory control, i.e. oil stock, fuel levels, and the daily accounting of fuel reports.
• Responsible for discrepancies in dispensing fuel, either gasoline or diesel, to our marina customers either through carelessness or negligence.
• Responsible for changing of fuel filters as required.
• Responsible for cleanliness/organization and reporting of maintenance problems of
• Marina to enhance safety, neatness and freshness including all company vessels.
• Assists the docking and placement of all vessels in the marina and assists the proper security of their berthing.
• Encourages and enhances multiple resort sales. Uses suggestive selling of Marina and Ship's Store products and resort services and amenities.
• Responsible for covering any shifts of the marina operations in the event of personnel illness, no show, vacation, etc.
• Participates in training programs and exercises in order to perform according to South Seas Resort standards at all times.
• Must follow marina general and resort rules.
• This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel workload, rush jobs or technological developments).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Required – High School or equivalent.
• Boater Safety Training.
• Previous experience working in a marina environment helpful.
• Previous guest service, recreation, or hospitality experience preferred; outdoor activity leadership a plus.
• Knowledge of basic fishing techniques, local fish species, and safe handling practices (training provided).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging children and families.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs., stand/walk for long periods, and manage physical activity related to fishing and recreation setup.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of FCC VHF Radio rules and regulations.
• Previous boating experience helpful.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

• ****Schedule: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (rotating shifts)
• Compensation: $19/hour

Timbers Company is a developer and operator of exceptional boutique hotels, residence clubs and resort communities located in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world. We are passionate about creating remarkable experiences with world-class hospitality while exposing our Owners and guests to the humble authenticity of every location that we call home.

__ Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a drug- free workplace.

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