Compensation Amount:
18.40 USD Hourly
Job Summary:
Seasonal Dock Hand – Thompson Boat Center (2026 Season)
Managed by Guest Services, Inc.
Thompson Boat Center is now hiring energetic and dependable Dock Hands for the 2026 boating season (August–November). We are open 7 days a week. This is a part-time, seasonal position, and all staff must be available to work at least one weekend day as well as summer holidays.
If you enjoy working outdoors, being around the water, and providing excellent guest experiences, this is a great opportunity to join our All-Star Team!
JOB SUMMARY
The Dock Hand is responsible for supporting all boathouse services and operations by ensuring guest safety, maintaining dock cleanliness and organization, providing excellent customer service, and assisting guests safely in and out of boats. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to safety, and a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
Job Description:
Assist with docking of boats and safely help customers on and off rental equipment.
Keep a lookout on the water
Rinsing / washing rental equipment
Boathouse maintenance such as cleaning, weeding, removing trash, organizing, and ordering supplies.
Maintain cleanliness of bathrooms, locker rooms, and gym
Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them immediately to your manager .
Assist with securing company property, boats, and equipment at opening and closing.
SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Frequently working in wet, slippery, hot, humid, and outdoor conditions.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly for safety and customer service purposes.
EQUIPMENT USED
Boats and related equipment ( lines , anchors, life jackets, binoculars , etc.)
Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.
Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.
