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DIRECTOR OF SURF OPERATIONS
DSRT SURF —Palm Desert, CA
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
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- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Assistant Director of Facilities
DSRT SURF —Palm Desert, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Plumbing
- Health insurance
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Oak View Group —Palm Springs, CA
- $125,933 - $163,713 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
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Director of Events & Operations | Hotel Zoso
Columbia Hospitality Inc —Palm Springs, CA
- $115,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Facilities Director
LIVEHAPPY —Cathedral City, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Engineering
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director Operations
VCI Construction, LLC —Palm Springs, CA
- Up to 50% travel
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- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Director of Supply Chain
Desert Regional Medical Center —Palm Springs, CA
- Full-time
- Hospital
- 3 years
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Food & Beverage Director
Hotel Paseo —Palm Desert, CA
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Dining Services
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Rancho Mirage, CA
- $70,304 - $87,440 a year
- Nights as needed
- ServSafe
- 8 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Desert Regional Medical Center —Palm Springs, CA
- Full-time
- Nursing
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- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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- Full-time
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Armor Health —United States
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Doctoral degree
- Health savings account
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DIRECTOR OF SURF OPERATIONS

DSRT SURF
Palm Desert, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Surfing
Staff supervision
Incident management
Team supervision
Outdoor work experience
Venue safety and compliance management
Operations coordination planning
Managing hospitality teams
Team development
Incident management operations support
Aquatic and marine management
Equipment maintenance
Capacity planning
Regulatory compliance analysis
Equipment inventory management
Legal compliance
Swimming rescues
Staffing management
Emergency workplace safety response planning
Facilities equipment maintenance
Team building
Drowning response

Full Job Description

Description:

DSRT SURF isn't a traditional workplace, and we're not looking for traditional people.

We're building a fast-growing hospitality and lifestyle brand where surf culture, guest experience, and high performance come together in a unique way. We're looking for people who thrive in energetic environments, take pride in their work, and want to help build something special from the ground up.

This is a fully on-site role in Palm Desert, California.

What You'll Do

The Director of Surf Operations is one of the most critical and non-negotiable hires at DSRT SURF. This is not a role to grow into — it is a role for someone who has already built a career in water safety and surf operations and is ready to lead at the highest level.

You will own the full spectrum of in-water operations, reporting directly to the VP/GM, and you will set the standard for everything that happens in and around our wave.

This is the kind of role most people in water safety and surf ops spend their careers working toward. If leading a world-class surf facility is your dream job — this is it.

Responsibilities include:

Own and oversee all surf operations including wave management, surf instruction, water safety, and lifeguard programs
Directly lead, manage, and elevate the Water Safety Manager, Surf Manager, Lifeguard Leads, Coaches, and supporting staff
Establish, enforce, and continuously improve water safety protocols, emergency action plans, and operational procedures across all in-water disciplines
Partner with StarGuard Elite to ensure all water safety standards, staff certifications, and training programs are implemented, current, and exceeded
Lead and develop the Surf Coaching and Water Safety management teams, ensuring each department is performing at the highest level and continuously improving
Ensure all surf equipment including boards, safety gear, and water assets are properly maintained, inventoried, and guest-ready at all times
Oversee surf and wave bookings in coordination with Guest Experience to ensure smooth scheduling, capacity management, and a seamless guest journey
Develop each functional area within Surf Ops — setting performance standards, training programs, and clear growth pathways for every role on the team
Ensure all staff certifications, training requirements, and compliance obligations are current, documented, and upheld without exception
Partner with HR on recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management for the Surf Ops team
Collaborate cross-functionally with Guest Experience, Facilities, and F&B to deliver a seamless world-class operation
Partner with Sales and Marketing departments to support events, group bookings, and the growth of DSRT SURF's surf programming — providing operational expertise, capacity guidance, and on-water execution
Monitor, investigate, and respond to incident reports, near-misses, and safety concerns with urgency and accountability
Serve as the subject matter expert and final decision-maker for all in-water operations
Build and protect a high-performance, safety-first culture across the entire Surf Ops team
Represent DSRT SURF at industry events and within the broader surf and water safety community

Requirements:

What You Bring

This role requires demonstrated, hands-on expertise across all areas of surf and water safety operations. Water safety experience is not preferred — it is required. If you do not have an extensive background in water safety management, this role is not the right fit.

7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in surf operations, water safety management, or aquatic facility leadership — required
Deep expertise across multiple Surf Ops disciplines including lifeguarding, water safety supervision, surf instruction, and wave operations — required
StarGuard Elite certification or equivalent water safety certification required — experience working within the StarGuard Elite system strongly preferred
Proven track record of building, managing, and developing high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams in a safety-critical environment
Comprehensive knowledge of emergency action planning, incident response, and regulatory compliance in aquatic environments
Experience overseeing surf equipment management, board inventory, and facility asset maintenance
Familiarity with surf booking systems, wave scheduling, and capacity management
Experience in wave pool, surf park, or artificial wave operations strongly preferred
Strong operational and organizational leadership with the ability to manage multiple teams and competing priorities
Experience in a hospitality or guest-facing environment is a plus

Who You Are

You have spent your career in the water. This isn't a stepping stone for you — this is exactly where you want to be. You've held every role on your team at some point, you've earned your credibility the hard way, and you bring that with you every single day. Safety is never negotiable for you. Neither is excellence.

A proven water safety and surf operations expert — this is your life's work, not your next chapter
A leader who develops others and builds teams that perform at the highest level
Calm, decisive, and unshakeable under pressure — especially when it matters most
Deeply passionate about surf culture, water safety, and the guest experience
Detail-oriented and operationally sharp — you notice when a board is off, a booking is wrong, or a safety gap exists
Collaborative across departments while maintaining clear ownership of your domain
In it for the long haul — you want to build something great and see it through
Stoke

Compensation
$100,000 -$125,000 annually. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, including base salary and total rewards package.

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in and around water for extended periods
Ability to perform water rescues and physical emergency response as needed
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout operational areas for extended periods
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including desert heat
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

Schedule Expectations
This is a full-time, on-site position. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and events is required based on operational needs. As a director-level role, your schedule will flex with the business.

Why DSRT SURF
This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up where hospitality meets surf culture in a way that hasn't been done before. Our team is focused on creating an exceptional experience for both guests and employees while building a strong, energetic, and collaborative culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer
DSRT SURF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
DSRT SURF provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should notify the company.

At-Will Employment Statement
This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with DSRT SURF is at will, which means either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Work Location
This is a fully on-site role in Palm Desert. If you're looking for remote or hybrid, this isn't it.

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