SEASONAL BOAT HOUSE ATTENDANT

Job Description

POSITION: Seasonal Boat House Attendant

FIRST LINE REPORT: Recreation Coordinator

SECOND LINE REPORT: Recreation Manager

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time Seasonal

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: The Seasonal Boat House Attendant is primarily responsible for performing day-to-day operations, maintenance and customer service at boat liveries with special attention to safety issues inherent to water-based activities at Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. The Seasonal Boat House Attendant position reports directly to the Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Manager. This position is suitable for transitional duty.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

Inspect boats, boat house and grounds for cleanliness and safety issues

Ensure public compliance with safety and other MetroParks rules and regulations, as well as with any applicable state laws regarding safe operation of boats

Report disturbances to proper authorities

Keep safety boat ready for immediate use

Set/remove buoys and safety lines at season start/end; reset as needed

Other duties as assigned

Customer Service

Work with the public in a friendly, professional manner

Rent boats to the public; assist with boarding and use of personal flotation device (PFD)

Operate passenger boat when needed

Accurately keep track of money and sales records, submitting as instructed

Janitorial and Maintenance

Clean boat house, restrooms and surrounding areas; other janitorial duties as needed

Mowing and raking as needed

Report broken or damaged boats and equipment

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 16 years old

Must possess or be willing to acquire boating safety course certification

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to operate boats with motors, pedal boats and row boats

Ability to work on short term notice to attend passenger boat rentals

Basic reading and math skills, including the ability to operate cash register, count money and make change accurately

Ability to keep accurate written accounts of rentals and receipts

Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide variety of audiences in both writing and speaking

Ability to work with the public and other staff members in a friendly, professional manner and maintain a courteous demeanor when handling difficult personalities or situations

Ability to complete all tasks assigned in an efficient, timely and professional manner

Able to read, understand and follow MCMP rules, safety rules and SDS sheets

Must be able to work a varied schedule as needed including evenings, weekends and holidays throughout the season

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to perform all tasks inherent to the position

Able to walk, traverse or otherwise access all areas of Lake Glacier/Lake Newport and boat houses, under all types of conditions and weather to perform duties

Ability to lift over 50 pounds, such as boats, boat motors, cans of gasoline, etc.

Ability to swim if necessary

Ability to use common cleaning products and disinfectants

JOB REQUIREMENT

The duties and responsibilities listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. The MetroParks expressly reserves the right to add to, detract from, modify or eliminate any of the above provisions in its sole discretion.