ABOUT US
One of the best reasons to be in Madison during the summer is the warm weather and access to awesome lakes. Join the Capitol Boat Club Crew and earn money while enjoying both!
Capitol Boat Club is Madison, Wisconsin’s first private boat club on Lake Mendota, providing the most affordable way to boat whenever you want, without the hassle of boat ownership. As of 2021 we now offer pontoon and speed boat rentals as well.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking fun, energetic, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Crew Members. Positions are part-time, but may reach full-time hours during the busiest part of the season. What does a Crew Member do? Let’s dive in!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Uncover/cover, clean, fuel, and move boats as part of opening, closing, and preparing for reservations
Perform equipment checks to make sure all necessary equipment is on board per reservations details
Manage the pre-departure and post-return process using a handheld tablet or smartphone
Welcome, assist, and provide excellent customer service to all members and rental customers during all interactions
Communicate safety information and provide training for members and renters according to company policies and procedures
Be (or become) knowledgeable about the lake, it’s landmarks, and points of interest in order to provide basic guidance to members and renters
Clean and maintain boats and company property according to company standards and schedules
Perform or assist management with basic boat maintenance and repairs
Work with other Crew Members in a team environment to ensure excellent customer service and the completion of all required tasks
Ensure personal appearance is clean and professional
Follow all company policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by management
Work outside in the elements and stand for an extended period of time
Complete the state-sponsored Boating Safety Course
WHY CAPITOL BOAT CLUB?
Generous hourly rate of $15.00 per hour plus tips – paid weekly
Flexible, non-traditional schedule
Work that provides variety and is outside by the water #LakeLife
Discounted boat rentals
Half Day - $50.00 + fuel & accessories
Full Day - $100.00 + fuel & accessories
Great management team that is fun and easy to work with
ABOUT YOU
Availability (this is a big one):
We are open 7 days a week, from roughly 7:00am - 9:00pm, May through October, with the busiest months being June, July, and August. You must be available to work during these months with extremely limited time off.
Start dates for the positions are somewhat flexible, but we are aiming to onboard and train from late-April through mid-June.
Holiday, weekend and weekday afternoon/evening availability is a must-have as this is when most members and renters make reservations.
Schedules are based on reservations and reservations are dictated by the weather, so you must be flexible and understanding about short-notice schedule changes.
At least 18 years of age
High school degree
Be able to pass a criminal background check
Valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle (highly preferred)
Comfortable operating or learning to operate boats (prior experience is highly preferred, but not required. We can teach you to operate a boat.)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks during periods of high activity
Ability to read and manipulate handheld tablets/smartphones
Ability to bend, kneel, balance, and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
Have a positive, cooperative attitude with the capability of working unsupervised
APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: https://www.capitolboatclub.com/crew-member
Members and renters are encouraged to tip Crew Members for their hard work and great customer service, but we can not guarantee that they will nor can we force them to do so.
Capitol Boat Club is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
