Dock Hand

Freedom Boat Club
Cornelius, NC Part Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2023 CLOSED ON 1/7/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Hand position at Freedom Boat Club?

Freedom Boat Club is the nation's oldest and largest private member boat club and we are currently looking to add a highly customer-focused person to our dock staff. The position will require weekend hours. Part-Time positions available for Fall, beginning July 15, 2020 at our Lake Norman location.

Join Freedom Boat Club, Lake Wylie, as a dock staff team member and enjoy working around boats and boaters! We are looking for a dynamic individual to handle boat reservations, assist club members on and off the boats, and clean and prepare boats for the next member as they return from a day on the water.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

- Greet members in a friendly, upbeat, courteous and professional manner

-- Assist members in boarding / un-boarding boats with emphasis on safety

- Check-out members using a handheld computer tablet

- Perform safety check of equipment on board (Life vests, Anchor, Dock Lines, etc.)

- Check-in members returning with boats and finalize reservations

- Familiarize yourself with local waters in order to provide basic chart guidance to members

- Fuel boats at marina fuel dock

- Clean boats and stage equipment for their next outings

- Deep clean boats as needed

- Daily clerical work to prepare reservation log, fuel log and weather reports

- Weekend/Holiday shifts required

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires working outside in a variety of conditions for long periods of time. We work in extreme heat, rain, cold and general extreme weather conditions. Proper safety is to be maintained to avoid injury due to adverse weather conditions.

- Able to work year round

- Valid driver's license and good driving record

- High School degree

- Must be at least 18 years old

- Boating experience in and around boats is desirable

- Ability to perform minor boat maintenance (engine oil, drive oil, filters, bilge pump, etc)

- Physical ability to lift / carry up to 30 pounds

- Physical ability to board and un-board boats dozens of times per day

- Physical ability to clean boats often using handle mounted brush

- Occasional kneeling / stooping to clean interior of boat compartments

- Vision adequate to read / manipulate handheld computer tablets

- Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude during periods of high activity

- Highly effective communications skills and friendly customer service is absolutely required

- Must be a self-starter and capable of working unsupervised

- High attention to detail

- Maintain a clean work area

- Control traffic in marina area and assist customers with docking boats

- Always operate with an emphasis on guest hospitality

- Use 'clean as you go' method when performing your work duties.

- Adhere to all safety policies

- Maintain a cooperative, team attitude in working with supervisors and fellow employees

- Maintain a positive attitude toward the dock and the job being performed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location
  • Multiple locations

Hours per week:

  • 10-19
  • 20-29

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
  • Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
  • People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

Company's website:

  • www.freedomboatclublkn.com

Work Remotely:

  • No

Salary : $9 - $10

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