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Job Description
Join our growing team in a high-end, resort environment!
Job Title:
Outdoor Pursuit Associate Department:
Outdoor Pursuits Location:
Fairfield, Texas Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt Pay Class:
Hourly Pay Rate:
$20-27 Based on
Experience Overtime Eligible:
Yes Work Schedule:
Flexible Supervisory Role:
No Reports To:
Director of Outdoor Pursuits and Lake Relocation Assistance :
No Remote/Telework Eligible:
No Travel Required:
No regular or predictable travel. Possibility of driving/traveling less than 100 miles when needed to provide care, servicing, or to purchase gear and boats.
About Us:
https://freestonetx.com/. Freestone is a luxury lake and golf club encompassing the largest privately owned lake in the United States. Set upon 5,000 acres of open water, rolling hills and Savannah Post Oaks, Freestone provides a generational retreat for family and friends halfway between Dallas and Houston. The breathtaking property provides water-front golf at a championship level, trophy bass fishing, boating without public access, and all of the activities and amenities a family should expect from a world-class, private resort. Fairfield, Texas provides the quintessential Lonestar State experience where everyone is family. Fairfield is vibrant, culturally diverse, and rooted in good old fashioned Central Texan tradition. We believe in hard work, good food, and a wide range of festivals. Our community is a short drive to College Station-Texas A&M University, Dallas and Houston.
Fairfield Community Guide:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/rxipz/kbjd/#p=1.
About Us:
https://freestonetx.com/
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic outdoor professional to join our team at Freestone Lake and Golf. The Outdoor Pursuits Associate is responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of outdoor and waterfront activities, ensuring exceptional experiences for members and guests. This role works collaboratively across departments, supporting both outdoor operations and member services while upholding safety standards and community guidelines. The Outdoor Pursuits Associate reports directly to the Director of Outdoor Pursuits and Lake.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver's license required Valid boating license required (offered by company) Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or ability to obtain during onboarding) CampSafe or OAG SATP-approved certification (or ability to obtain during onboarding) TABC Certification (offered by company) Strong interpersonal, communication, and hospitality skills with a highly personable approach Experience in bass fishing, including knowledge of techniques and strategies
Preferred:
Experience towing trailers and launching/backing boats
Preferred:
Background in outdoor recreation, particularly water sports
Preferred:
Experience with firearms (shotguns, rifles, handguns) including target, skeet/clay shooting, and waterfowl hunting
Preferred:
Experience with archery equipment including compound bows, traditional bows, and crossbows
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds occasionally Ability to run, jump, and actively participate in recreational activities Ability to safely enter and exit watercraft
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain outdoor facilities, equipment, and waterfront areas in safe and excellent condition Lead and instruct activities including wakesurfing, wakeboarding, tubing, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, camping, and organized sports Partner with team members and other departments to deliver a high-quality member experience Enforce all local, state, and federal safety regulations related to outdoor programming Safely operate, dock, and maneuver various types of watercraft
