(Seasonal) Boat Rental Recreation Attendant at Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Shelby Charter Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

13.75

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equipment Setup, Minor Adjustments, Repairs, Equipment Distribution, Equipment Collection, Sterilization, Customer Instruction, Life Jacket Sizing, Rental Agreement Processing, Cash Handling, Point of Sale System Operation, Safety Monitoring, Grounds Keeping, Rule Enforcement, Report Preparation, Pontoon Boat Operation

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description

PAY RATE: $13.75 per hour (up to 600 hours per year or 120 days per season). Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Additionally, eligible seasonal employees will receive a $0.60 per hour seasonal bonus for all hours worked. For details, click here. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Work activities in this position primarily involve the operation and general maintenance of the boat rental facility and adjacent beach facility. Must be available for most weekend and holiday dates. AVAILABILITY: Work season begins in Mid May through Labor Day. Holiday and weekend availability is important in hiring consideration. Preferred applicants must especially be available to work between August 15, 2026 and Labor Day to receive consideration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned. Sets up equipment for rental; inspect for broken, damaged or worn parts; make minor adjustments and repairs; take apart and properly store for the night; wash boats weekly. Distributes and collects boat rental equipment. Frequent physical handling of all boat types. Frequent sterilization of boats, life jackets, paddles and job sites. Be able to instruct the public on the proper and safe use of equipment. Aid in proper sizing and donning of life jackets. Ensures rental agreements are written up properly and money counted and collected properly. Ability to operate a point of sale system. Monitors park visitors to ensure order and safety. Cleans buildings and restrooms daily or more often as needed. Cares for surrounding lawn and walkways, keeps grounds litter free. Maintains established park rules and regulations. Assists in preparation of daily receipt of reports. Ability to work in varying weather conditions. May operate pontoon boat to assist watercraft users. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age prior to starting date. Ability to positively interact with co-workers, supervisors and park visitors. Ability to distinguish letters and symbols. Ability to perform cash and credit transactions quickly and accurately. Ability to work varied hours depending upon park demands. Physical demands are usually moderate. Will often be working along a seawall near water. Have obtained a boater safety credential, or ability to be trained in boater safety upon hire. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to load, unload and move materials from one location to another. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED: Hand & power tools, golf carts, telephone, radio. 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 routinely required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to run, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and must have the ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the 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 routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc.

Responsibilities

Primary duties involve the operation and general maintenance of the boat rental and adjacent beach facilities, including setting up, inspecting, repairing, and storing rental equipment like boats and life jackets. The attendant must also handle rental agreements, process payments, instruct the public on safe equipment use, and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the grounds and buildings.