Assistant Marina Manager - Summer 2027

Shore Lodge; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shore Lodge is seeking an Assistant Marina Manager to oversee daily marina operations and lead the waterfront team. You will work closely with reservations to maximize slip rentals and boat activity, while guiding guided lake tours and ensuring guest satisfaction through consistent, high-quality service.

The role requires 3+ years in marina/recreation, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Marina/Recreation industry.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability and leading by example.
• Ability to start and manage multiple projects independently.
• Experience launching boats with attention to safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily marina operations and supervise staff.
• Train marina staff on operations and standards.
• Manage dock maintenance, rentals, and boat storage.
• Organize weekly staff schedules for proper coverage.
• Coordinate boat rentals and lake tours with reservations team.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of marina areas.
• Assist guests with docking and launching boats.
• Maintain and inspect boats and related equipment for safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-start

Project management

Boat operations

Safety awareness

Job description

Description

The role of the Assistant Marina Manager is to oversee the daily operations of the Marina staff and work closely with the reservations team to maximize slip and boat rentals. Organizes and caries out guided services such as lake tours. Exceeds guest satisfaction by ensuring consistency and maintaining the property.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Responsible for general maintenance of Shore Lodge, Whitetail Club's fleet of boats
• Responsible for training all marina staff on daily marina operations and ensuring each can perform essential job duties at Forbes/AAA, 4 star/diamond standards
• Overseeing beginning and end of season dock maintenance and boat storage
• Accurately organizing and tracking marina slip, boat, and equipment rentals
• Creating and communicating weekly schedules to the staff to ensure proper coverage at all times in the marina
• Supervising daily operations conducted by the marina staff
• Verifying marina reservations on a daily basis and completing tasks in preparation for the days’ activities
• Preparing and captaining of boat rentals and lake tours, as well as end of day returns of the boats (docking, cleanup, line maintenance)
• Maintaining marina lines and fenders
• Conducting daily preventative boat maintenance including verification of fluid levels as well as preventative boat lift maintenance
• Responsible for organization and cleanliness of all marina areas, including docks and dock boxes
• Assisting with docking of guests' boats
• Launching company fleet boats and guests' boats at the local boat ramp
• Accommodating special requests and providing custom services and experiences for our guests and members
• Have a strong understanding of all resort operations in order to assist at all times
• Taking initiative on projects that need attention without direct supervision
• Demonstrating strong leadership skills within the department, ensuring all marina employees follow company procedures and standards and continuously provide a superior level of service and skill

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 3+ years experience in the Marina/Recreation Industry
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Previous leadership experience with a proven ability to lead by example
• Ability to self-start on various projects, see needs and act appropriately while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience launching boats while maintaining a level of accuracy and safety
• Strong familiarity with various boat/water vessel operations
• Experience and competence driving or captaining motorized vessels
• Possession of a valid driver's license and clean driving record required
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred