Freedom Boat Club - Boating Instructor at Port Royal, SC

Position Overview

As part of the talented Freedom Boat Club team, you will be working by the water, with our large variety fleet of boats, as a dynamic individual to handle training and onboarding for our club members. Freedom Boat Club is the nation's oldest and largest private member boat club, and we are looking for a highly customer-focused US Coast Guard Captain to join our training staff. This position is part-time and requires availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Check in / Finalize with a tablet of vessels with members
• Moving from docks to boats and vice versa, unstable & wet surfaces. Large drops (~4ft) down to vessels & back up to dock
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards
• Handle minor member mishaps or incidents while maintaining friendly disposition
• Red Carpet Level of Treatment to members and guests
• Anticipate and address members' needs and thank guests with genuine appreciation
• Communicating with potential members about FBC
• Make and answer telephone calls using appropriate etiquette
• Familiarize yourself with local waters in order to provide basic guidance to members
• Professional communication with co-workers, corporate, and members
• Ensure your uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors
• Work outside in the state's elements and stand for an extended period of time

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a US Coast Guard Captains License
• Near Coastal Captain's License required
• Boating experience in and around boats (operating boats)
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Highly effective communications skills and friendly customer service
• High attention to detail
• Availability to regularly work weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Ability to adhere to all safety policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous instructor experience
• Ability to read and manipulate handheld tablets, electronics knowledge & utilization (Smartphone / tablet)
• Maintain a cooperative, team attitude in working with supervisors and fellow employees
• Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude
• Ability to be a self-starter and capable of working unsupervised

Working Conditions

• Work outdoors and in various weather conditions for an extended period of time
• Work in a marina setting on docks that may be fixed or floating
• Work near and on the water
• Safely move on, off and in vessels during various tide and weather conditions

Pay

The anticipated pay for this position is $20 hourly.

Benefits

This position is eligible to participate in valued Brunswick benefit offerings including 401k (up to 4% match), wellbeing program, and product purchase discounts.