Boat Attendant

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs day-to-day operation, maintenance and customer service at Vasona Lake Boat House and Dock

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following but no limited to:

• Assist in set-up and break-down of rental equipment
• Assist customers with rental agreements
• Provide safe boating instruction and general information
• Assist patrons on and off rental boats in a safe manner
• Monitor dock area
• Distribute life jackets and ensure proper usage
• Help to ensure patrons are following general rules of the lake
• Keep the boat center clean and orderly at all times
• Report unsafe conditions and equipment such as oars, life jackets, canoe seats, paddle boat peddles, etc. to supervisor
• Assist with the organization of games and daily boating activities
• Provide first aid in case of minor injury
• May supervise children in summer boating camp (Ages 9 – 15 years)
• May assist with organization of games and daily boating activities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Boat Attendant does not have supervisory responsibilities over employees. The Boat Attendant is responsible for supervising the participants/customers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Less than high school education.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions and memos. Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to children, parents and community members and other employees of the organization.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Fingerprint and TB clearance are

  a condition of employment and must be obtained prior to start date. CPR/First Aid

  certification and Mandated Trainings required, but may be obtained within 10 days of

  hire date. IF under 18 years of age a valid work permit is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; squat; lift; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands over head and use arms; talk and hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Facilities may be noisy with very dynamic movement.
• Individual is frequently exposed to natural weather conditions that may vary from extreme sun to cold, wet rainy and windy conditions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include: visitors, employees and other community members).