Mate- Ship, Boat, and Barge jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Indian Head Canoes

Boat Handler / Campground Crew

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide customers with the knowledge and proper equipment to ensure an overall safe and fun experience on the Delaware River and while at Indian Head Canoes. Job also entails general campground cleanup and low level maintenance. This is an active job. Applicant must be physically fit and able to lift and carry boats through the course of the day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize customers into properly fitted life jackets and equipment.
• Accurately log and track boat rentals.
• Command attention of groups of all sizes to be able to give a proper safety speech.
• Lift and move boats to and from the river accesses. Training is provided for proper lifting.
• Customer service such as greeting customers on and off the river.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in cleaning customer bathrooms and general campground cleanup
• Assist in general maintenance or repairs. Skills training provided.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Athletic capability and endurance to lift boats throughout the course of the day.
• Present a friendly attitude with greeting customers.
• Communication, organization, and public speaking skills required
• Ability to work on projects solely, as well as in a team environment. One that can lead by example or possess self-starting skills is a plus.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Available to work flexible hours (i.e. mornings or later nights, weekends and holidays)
• Must be at least 15 years of age

Benefits

• Work in the great outdoors!
• Paid overtime at time and a half hourly rate
• Bonus programs
• Full paid workday including meal times and breaks
• Compensation and pay raises above the industry standards

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Full time seasonal to part time weekend positions available; flexible with school hours.

• Team environment and family oriented culture – come help us have the best team!
• Skills training for all job requirements
• Free employee river trips for you and a boat load of friends
• Employee discounts in retail stores
• Employee Appreciation Lunches
• Letter of Recommendations for future endeavors and career building

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person