Muli-Site Boathouse Assistant Manager for DC Boathouses

Overview

Job Summary DC Boathouse, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is now hiring an Assistant Manager for the 2026 season who will lead teams at three of our DC boathouses helping with scheduling staff, daily cash reports, accounting and administrative tasks. The rental season runs from March through mid-October and we are open 7 days a week. This will be a full-time, hourly position.

Previous managerial experience is expected for all applicants. All staff are required to work at least one day a weekend as well as the summer holidays such as Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July, and Labor Day Weekend. If you love working outdoors and helping guests, this is a great opportunity for you! Apply today to join our All-Star Team!

Compensation The starting rate for this position is $23/hr.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive direction from the site Manager and District Managers and assist in the overall management of the unit's operations. Plan and manage daily operations, including performing opening and/or closing management and MOD procedures when assigned.
• Supervise and schedule staff; train new employees; delegate assignments and monitor staff performance. Initiate or recommend disciplinary action when appropriate. Recruit and interview candidates for employment. Perform all new hire procedures, including required paperwork and all weekly payroll procedures.
• Creating and entering cash reports as needed. Maintaining appropriate files and backup for all reports.
• Creating daily schedule for direct reporting staff.
• Drive revenue and manage expenses.
• Oversee front desk operations and maximize efficient and service-oriented staff performance. Serve as a role model for employees by providing and promoting exceptional service.
• Serve as the point of contact for customer issues; respond to customer inquiries, resolve customer complaints, and communicate issues to the District Manager. Represent the company in a professional and positive manner at all times. Maintain and enhance the company's image when interacting with clients, guests, associates, and vendors.
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the manager. Ensure the cleanliness and safety of facilities, equipment, grounds, and verify their good working order. Notify the District Manager of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues. Complete comprehensive incident reports when necessary and train the employees on how to collect relevant information.
• Verify payments of invoices and billing accurately and resolve discrepancies when appropriate. Monitor sales, resolve discrepancies, and review / prepare daily sales report, WOR, and end-of-the-month sales reports and operating statements. Assist in managing P&L statement and annual budgeting process.
• Oversee stock and visual merchandising displays; take and assist in controlling inventory. Review all plans and merchandising enhancements with the District Manager.
• Promote the Boathouse through various marketing plans and promotions; develop and implement new client and new program ideas to bring in new revenue and recruit new clients.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your District Manager.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the General Manager, Area Manager, and Operations Manager.

• High School Diploma
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to swim.
• 1-3 years of experience management required. Boating and/or marine related experience.
• Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people; ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities; ability to learn and develop new skills; ability to problem solve. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, administrative, telephone and other communications skills.
• Experience and license for driving a motorboat preferred.

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire workday and to climb steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes and inclement outdoor weather.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
• Access to a vehicle and ability to get around to 3 different locations in the area.

• Typical office equipment (computers, phone system, fax, copiers,…