Boat Transport / Lead Dockhand
About The Position
Your Boat Club is seeking a Boat Transport/Lead Dockhand for our 2026 boating season at our location on Lake Vermilion in Tower, MN. In this role, you will help create the best experience for our customers at Your Boat Club while supporting daily marina operations and reporting directly to the Location Manager. This individual will serve as a leader among the dock team while also taking on specialized responsibilities related to boat and pontoon deliveries, transport operations, and launching services. When not performing transport duties, this role will support dock operations and fulfill Lead Dockhand responsibilities.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to lead by example and support a positive team environment.
- Treat members, renters, and guests with respect and professionalism.
- Willingness to go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
- Reliable attendance, proper work uniform, and effective communication with the Location Manager.
Nice To Haves
- Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience operating boats, pontoons, trailers, tractors, or similar equipment strongly preferred.
- Boating and fueling experience is a plus; on-site training available.
- Knowledge of the area/body of water is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Dockhand team by example and support the Location Manager in day-to-day operations.
- Coordinate and complete boat and pontoon deliveries and transports.
- Safely operate tractors and related equipment for moving, launching, and retrieving boats.
- Assist with launching and retrieving in/out customer boats.
- Ensure boats are clean, maintained, and prepared for customer use, including covering/uncovering boats.
- Carry customer gear to and from boats.
- Provide excellent customer service to members, renters, and guests.
- Fuel boats and assist with general dock operations.
- Perform opening and closing duties.
- Listen to and help resolve member or rental customer issues and concerns as they arise.
- Support end-of-season tasks, including power washing and winterization preparation.
- Other duties as assigned, with the ability to advance!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
