Adventure Shack Boat Rental Attendant

Salary : $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location : Ellicott City, MD

Job Type : Contingent

Job Number : 0010-12172024-01

Department : Recreation & Parks

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 5 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY / CLASS DESCRIPTION

Seeking Boat Rental Attendants to work at the Centennial Park Adventure Shack and Boat Rentals for the 2025 season. Attendants are selected for their experience with customer service skills and their ability to work in a fast pace, demanding environment. Experience in environmental education, canoe and kayak paddling, boating, fishing and other types of outdoor activities preferred. Position hours includes day, evening and weekend hours (including Holidays). This position will be anywhere from 25-45 hours a week. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Salaries vary based on position and qualifications

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• Strong ability to communicate to the public and emergency personnel and give instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Completion of Maryland Boater Safety Course
• Working weekends and holidays are a must.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Some experience with money handling and customer service. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum Education - currently attending high school.

RATE OF PAY : Contingent - Salary commensurate with experience and certification(s)

Year 1 & 2 : Minimum wage to $17.00 / hr.

Year 3 : $17.00-$18.00 / hr.

Year 4 : $18.00-$20.00 / hr.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

TO APPLY : You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http : / / www.naces.org) or World Education Services : International Credential Evaluation (https : / / www.wes.org / ).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.

Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.

Are you at least 16 years old?

Are you at least 18 years old?

Are you available the entire season (Saturday / Sundays in April, May and June, Wednesday-Sunday in June, July and August)? If not, when are you available?

Do you have any previous boating or paddling experience?

Do you have any customer service experience? (If so, please provide details)

Do you have any previous experience working with Point of Sale / Register? (If so, please provide details.)

Have you completed the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Boater Safety / Education Course?

Please list any certifications or training that are applicable to this position.

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and / or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and / or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.

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Salary : $17 - $18