City of Gulfport, MS

Marina Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $15.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Uniform allowance

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a municipal Leisure Services Department responsible for managing marina facilities and providing essential services to boaters and visitors. This department aims to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment at the marina and surrounding park areas. The marina is a key recreational hub offering a variety of boating services, dock rental options, and safety support. They strive to maintain high standards of customer service, security, and emergency response to safeguard the marina's facilities, vessels, and the public.

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Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or GED equivalency
  • Minimum of two years experience in marina operations and boat handling
  • Certification in first aid and CPR
  • Certification in water safety
  • Completion of Coast Guard advanced courses or equivalent
  • Knowledge of boating and marine terminology
  • Ability to operate marine vessels and related equipment
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to respond in emergency situations
  • Physical ability to walk and monitor marina areas
  • Effective communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or GED equivalency
  • At least two years of experience in the operation of a recreational marina facility and in docking and boat operations
  • Experience with customer service and general office procedures
  • Marina patrol or related experience
  • Certification in first aid and CPR techniques
  • Certification in water safety
  • Completion of advanced Coast Guard courses in Rules of Road and Seamanship or equivalent experience and training
  • Knowledge of boating, marine and nautical terminology
  • Advanced skills in small boat handling, docking and fueling
  • Ability to interpret City ordinances relating to Marina and Jones Park
  • Proficiency with navigational instruments such as compass, charts, and GPS systems
  • Understanding of life guarding and life saving techniques
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others

Job Duties

  • Greet and assist arriving boaters
  • Actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment
  • Provide marina and city information to boaters, their guests, and the general public
  • Rent permanent and transient boat slips
  • Ensure security of all facilities and vessels
  • Respond to and assess medical needs within marina and park area
  • Monitor docked vessels for any issues relating to safety of life and property
  • Walk and observe all marina areas including the beach and parking areas to ensure safety
  • Operate marine vessels, land-based vehicles, and related equipment
  • Respond to and extinguish fires in boats, marinas, and Marina businesses
  • Monitor radios and respond to emergency calls including fires and boats and passengers in distress
  • Summon assistance from and report criminal activities to appropriate agencies
  • Perform maintenance and minor repairs of facilities and specialized equipment
  • Tow disabled vessels during hazardous storms, fires, or related conditions
  • Direct vessel movement within the Marina

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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