Freedom Boat Club - Boating Instructor at Stuart Pirate's Cove Marina and Resort, FL

About the role

As part of the talented Freedom Boat Club training team, the Instructor trains and onboards club members through virtual classroom and on-the-water training. This position is part-time with flexible hours and requires availability on weekdays and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome new members
• Organize and effectively conduct member classroom and on-the-water training on various skill, policy, and compliance areas
• Identify areas in which additional training is required and/or beneficial
• Record training certifications in Reservation system
• Maintain professional appearance and uniform
• Handle minor member mishaps or incidents while maintaining friendly disposition
• Provide Red Carpet level of treatment to members and guests
• Speak with potential members about the Club
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• US Coast Guard Captains License
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Boating experience in or around boats
• Vision adequate to read / manipulate handheld computer tablets
• Electronics knowledge & utilization (Smartphone/tablet)
• Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude during periods of high activity
• Maintain a cooperative, team attitude in working with supervisors and fellow employees
• Highly effective communications skills and friendly customer service
• Professional communication skills with co-workers, corporate, and members
• Must be a self-starter and capable of working unsupervised
• High attention to detail
• Adhere to all safety policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous instructor experience is highly desirable

Working Conditions

• Moving from docks to boats and vice versa, unstable & wet surfaces
• Large drops (~4ft) down to vessels & back up to dock
• Stand for long periods of time
• Outside elements workplace (Heat, Rain, Cold, general extreme weather elements)
• 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 rate for this position is $22/hr.

Benefits

• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Wellbeing program
• Product purchase discounts

About Freedom Boat Club

Freedom Boat Club – the world’s largest members-only boat club – was founded in 1989 in Sarasota, Florida. Today, the Club's 400+ locations welcome hundreds of members to its docks each day to enjoy a day on the water while we take care of the rest including fueling, cleaning, maintenance, and more. With over 30 years of Boating Made Simple®, Freedom Boat Club (a division of Brunswick Corporation) continues to be a passionate group of individuals who focus on raising the bar in everything that we do.