Dock Hand

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance

Here is a professional and engaging job description tailored for a Dock Hand at the Chesapeake Yacht Club. It highlights the member-first culture, core duties, and the employee meal perk.
Job Title: Dock Hand
Department: Waterfront Operations
Reports To: General Manager / Fleet Captain
Position Type: Seasonal / Part-Time
Job Summary
The Chesapeake Yacht Club is seeking energetic, customer-service-oriented individuals to join our waterfront team as Dock Hands . As the first point of contact for members and visiting boaters, the Dock Hand plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and premium experience on our docks. This position balances active outdoor worksuch as assisting with vessel docking, managing the fuel dock, and maintaining the facilitywith event setup and high-level hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
Member Satisfaction & Hospitality

• Deliver exceptional customer service, greeting members and guests.
• Anticipate member needs and maintain a polite, professional, and helpful demeanor at all times.

Waterfront & Fuel Dock Operations

• Safely catch, tie, and secure vessels of various sizes arriving at the slips or fuel dock, adjusting lines for tides.
• Operate the fuel dock safely, adhering to environmental regulations and club safety protocols during fueling operations.
• Assist members with pump-out station operations.

Event & Party Setup

• Assist with the logistical setup and breakdown of club parties, regattas, and private events (e.g., moving tables and chairs, setting up tents, staging outdoor areas).
• Work collaboratively with the Food & Beverage and maintenance teams to ensure event spaces are pristine before guests arrive.

Dock Maintenance & Cleanliness

• Conduct daily walkthroughs of the docks to ensure they are clean, free of debris, and safe for foot traffic (coiling stray hoses, checking dock lines, emptying trash receptacles).
• Perform basic groundskeeping and preventative maintenance on the waterfront as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Comfort around water and basic knowledge of boating, knot-tying, and line-handling is a major plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, rain, wind).
• Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as these are our busiest times.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Hourly Wage + potential for tips from appreciative members.
• Free Employee Meal from our club kitchen during shifts when the kitchen is open.
• Beautiful waterfront work environment.
• Great opportunity to build networking connections within a premier private club community.