Head Coach And Business Owner
The Surf Club Cornwall
Newquay, England, United Kingdom
I started this business in 2006 and built a partnership with the Red Hotels Group which encompasses two 4-star hotels located in Mawgan Porth; Bedruthan Hotel and Spa and the prestigious Scarlet Hotel.I created a convenient guest offering onsite allowing guests a surf-in-surf-out experience, from their bedrooms to the beach to the spa.Day to day running involved managing a team of 6 coaches to deliver surf coaching to a varied client base, from families with young children, 1:1 experiences, couples escapes, corporate experiences and more.In order to develop the business and align with the hotels vision, I worked closely with the marketing departments, reservations teams and front of house. This has given me a wide understanding of the business needs around hospitality, particularly where it pertains to leisure.In addition to generating revenue, I was entirely responsible for forming sponsorships and relationships with suppliers for all equipment, in particular I was successful in forming a long-term partnership with the Oneill Wetsuits brand, FCS Europe and Softech Surfboards.