Seasonal Assistant Manager; Outer Banks, NC

Seasonal Assistant Manager (Outer Banks, NC)

Are you ready to live at the beach for a season? Are you a beach enthusiast looking for your next adventure? Do you enjoy helping people? Are you a natural leader?
HOUSING AVAILABLE!!
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. We sell clothing, kites, watersports equipment, toys—anything you need for your next adventure! KHK operates in 7 states, with over 25 locations along the east coast. We strive to be the leading company in adventure recreation and retailing, by building a reputation for fun and excellence through dedication to customer service, quality, safety, and value.

As a leading employer on the Outer Banks for over 40 years, Kitty Hawk Kites is looking to add an experienced, energetic Seasonal Assistant Retail Store Manager to our Duck location. This position will be for April – September of 2026.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate within the KHK Inc. core values, mission, and purpose statement.
• Careful selection and training of staff.
• Maintaining correct amount of staff during various seasons and holidays.
• Attending appropriate company events.
• Supervision of staff.
• Maintaining the store clean, safe, and attractive environment.
• Must be able to accurately prepare:
  • Staff schedules
  • Opening & closing reports
  • Payroll reports
  • Sales documentation and reports
  • Marketing reports
  • Budget projections
  • Transfer forms and packing slips
  • Supervise merchandising
  • Maintaining stock levels—check to see if items are back-stocked or available from another store.
  • Making sure money is deposited daily.
  • Keeping up with maintenance needs and ensuring the store is taken care of.
  • Assisting buyer with feedback and current trends.

Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In most cases this position will be indoors in a climate-controlled environment. There are occasions when work outdoors will be necessary, where one can expect to deal with the natural elements.

The noise level in this position is moderate.

Physical Requirements About 1/3 of one's time will be spent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 1/3 to 2/3 of one's time will be spent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. Expect to lift up to 25 lbs. Some other physical demands come from continuous computer work, cash register work, sales floor work, events work, and mail order work.

Equal Opportunity Employer.