Dockhand / Boat Detailer - Now Through Oct 6th

N Belmont Harbor Drive near Irving park, Chicago IL

Description

Dockhand / Boat Detailer Job Location: Belmont Harbor (Must live close by and/or have reliable transportation) Carefree Boat Club is looking for friendly, responsible, boat loving people to join our crew for the rest of the boating season! If you love being outside, near the water, can make a great first impression, and know how to drive a boat, we want you to be our dock hand! We have a fun upbeat staff and are looking for someone who is: A friendly person with a positive attitude Has at least basic experience with boats (been on or driven one, know parts, knots, local waterways. (we will provide on the water training) Able to meet, greet & speak in front of groups with ease Able to think on your feet & adapt to different situations Able to interact with various types of people & personalities Able to work weekends, evenings, & early mornings in varying weather conditions Excited to learn fast and make some $$ in a short time period Who we are & what we need! Carefree Boat Club offers members unlimited access to luxury boats without the hassle of owning. We take care of all maintenance, cleaning, and fueling. Whether you’re going out with friends, family, water skiing, or watching the Navy Pier fireworks, our team is ready to help you make memories! The dockhand is the first contact our members associate with each day. Although the dockhand has specific daily job duties, it is essential that the dockhand assist club members and their guests with the highest degree of courtesy and professionalism. The member's boating and overall club experience begins at the dock with the dockhand. What Your Shift will look like: Check weather and reservation app (Personal smartphone required) Clean, detail, prepare several boats for member arrival, ensuring members requests are fulfilled in a timely and respectful manner. eagerness to clean and attention to detail are a must! Demonstrate to members how to use the boat / equipment, and answer questions. Assess the boat for damage before and after excursion. You will be responsible for filling out a check in/out form, and charging fuel usage using an iPad. Basic math and intermediate technology knowledge is required Assist members with boarding/disembarking boats, casting off/securing lines Communicate timing, and local waterway with members throughout their boating trip. This requires texts and phone calls using your personal smartphone. Confidently maneuver boats in and out of slips, to and from fuel dock, and around the harbor. You will be responsible for filling different types/sizes of boats with fuel, and if necessary pumping out waste. Ability to park a boat in a slip or along a dock is essential, we will provide additional training. Enjoy the outdoors! While you are required to be on the dock throughout the shift, you will have some downtime for personal recreation. Many of our staff will get in their workout on the dock, or soak up the sun with a good book for 20 minutes. Some days are busier than others, breaks are assigned with discretion from your manager. Compensation $14.50/hr + cash tips (typically $30-$60/shift) Bonus/commission when you spot boat damage caused by a member. Free on the water power boat training with a licensed captain. (Sailing lessons may be available) Opportunity to build relationships with harbor staff, other boaters, mechanics, and captains Boat outings may be available with permission and supervision from the dock manager We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is a key to innovation and inspiration. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. Note: This is a very temporary position - now till Oct 6th, however, if we are a good fit, you will be welcome to work next season May-October 2023. Applicant must be able to use personal smartphone for tasks and apps related to the job Please reply to ad with your boating experience, availability