The Newport Yacht Club is hiring professional launch drivers for the 2024 summer season. The position of the launch driver will be a part of the dock staff team at the marina. Candidates are expected to adhere to the same requirements as the other staff members in being punctual, friendly, and having a strong and eager work ethic. The Newport Yacht Club does require a valid Captain’s license (either launch/tender or Master Captain’s), but not including the OUPV/6-pack license. Being included in the Maritime Consortium will require employees to be enrolled in a random drug-testing program.

Daily Responsibilities

® Cleaning and regular inspection of our 26’ Oldport launch

® Operating the vessel safely to bring members back and forth from vessels to docks

® Adhering to the Yacht Club’s policies of the launch operation

® Assisting in other aspects of the marina as necessary (e.g. line handling of incoming and outgoing vessels, colors protocols, etc.)

® Creating a friendly environment for the members on the docks and requiring launch service

® Using the radios appropriately for safe and timely operations

Benefits

® Pay starting at $20 /hour and negotiable dependent on experience

® Flexible schedule (but we do require some weekends & holidays if needed)

® Full & part-time availability

® Discounted employee meals

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport, RI 02840: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person