a little about us
meet the team


Rob Rausch
Owner and President
Wakeboarded since the sport was invented. That’s nearly 30 years of experience on the water. He’s a certified coach with fifteen years coaching experience and still pushes his riding despite being in his declining years. Rob is passionate about Osoyoos both as a resident and business owner. He serves as Board Member of Destination Osoyoos and the Osoyoos Airport Development Society. In his downtime, he likes to relax by flying the Boeing 737 for Air Canada.

Kailee Quist
General Manager
Kailee is the beating heart and soul of Wakepilot. Full stop. Her genuine care and concern for every other team member is the foundation on which our top-rated customer experience is laid. As a former business owner as well as BC Ferries crew member, she came to Wakepilot slightly overqualified both as a manager and boat operator leading to her rapid and frequent promotions in the company. Guests often comment on Kailee’s constant smile and unassailable positivity.

Rakelle McWhirter
Lead, customer experience

Jesse Jenks
Coach
Jesse came to Wakepilot as a coach after many, many sessions as a customer. Jesse grew up in Crofton on Vancouver Island and has been wakeboarding since he was six. An avid surfer as well, Jesse is nearly as talented behind a boat as he is on the ice as a goaltender. His accomplishments include playing Division One hockey at the university of Alaska Fairbanks as well as playing for Team Canada and winning a bronze medal at the World Junior A Championships. Jesse loves anything in the outdoors including camping, mountain biking or surfing the breaks in Tofino. Guests love Jesse for his sunny personality and his Golden Retriever, Lucky, who occasionally hangs around at the Wakepilot shack if you want to meet him!

Taylor Fiesel
Coach

Tom Temple-Murray
Coach
Join the Team

Wakeboard coach
taking applications
Wakepilot recruits early every spring for our coaching crew. A love of sharing the sport and helping make experiences of a lifetime is a must. Applicants must also have previous experience teaching wakeboarding, surfing and skiing. Preference is given to NCCP certified coaches and those that have competed. Spend the summer on the warmest lake in Canada in a brand new Super Air Nautique teaching watersports, developing athletes, teaching boat driving, doing private lessons on guests’ boats, and generally living the dream. Additional benefits include free daily sets and use of other Wakepilot equipment. To apply, please send a resume to rob@wakepilot.com

waterfront team
taking applications
Join the team at the top-rated tourism company in Osoyoos. If you love connecting with people and then connecting them with exceptional experiences, Wakepilot is the place to be. Duties include answering inquiries, taking reservations, entering them in our computer reservation system, checking-in guests, conducting safety briefings, dispatching and receiving watercraft and preparing vessels. Spend the summer on the beach at an attractive wage+commission pay structure. Additional benefits include use of equipment. Preferred applicants should have customer service, boat driving, mechanical, and computer experience as well as strong organizational skills. To apply, please send a resume to rob@wakepilot.com

maintenance lead
taking applications
If you have a love of all things mechanical, especially boats, and enjoy working outdoors, this is the job for you. Applicants should have experience with engine maintenance and have a basic understanding of electrical systems. Duties include daily checks of all vessels, oil changes, diagnosing and making general repairs, preventative maintenance, cleaning and fuelling vessels, and docking boats. Additional benefits include use of Wakepilot equipment. To apply, please send a resume to rob@wakepilot.com
Spreading Osoyoos Spirit
wakepilot scholarships
Over fifteen years ago, Wakepilot started operations with one humble Moomba Mobius boat. Since then, we have grown to be the largest watersports school in western Canada winning recognition from the industry, sponsorships from boat and gear manufacturers, and top-ratings from our guests.
Our success doesn’t come from our top-shelf fleet of boats but rather from our fantastic staff who love creating exceptional experiences for our guests on the warm waters of Osoyoos Lake.
Wakepilot sponsors local sports as well as supporting several local and regional charities. We understand that being a good corporate citizen means giving back to the community. To that end, Wakepilot is also pleased to offer scholarship(s) up to $5,000 to Wakepilot team members pursuing further education in technical/trade schools, college, or university.
2020 recipients

EMILY, Waterfront Team – continuing medical studies in anesthesiology in the UK.
FAITH, Waterfront Team – continuing studies in Engineering at UBC-Okanagan.
RAKELLE, Customer Service Manager – continuing studies in Criminology at SFU.
JANESSA, Customer Service Manager – continuing studies in Dental Hygiene at UBC.
ARICA, Waterfront Team – starting Public Health studies at the University of Lethbridge.
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Our Hours
Victoria Day to Labour Day
8:00am – 7:00pm
Labour Day to Thanksgiving
9:00am – 5:00pm
Our services
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Our Number
(250) 495-4195
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We are available outside of
regular hours and off-season.