Marine & Fleet Operations Manager

BoardRoom magazine; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT seeks a hands-on Marine and Facilities Manager to operate and repair its powerboats, docks, hoists, and related marine facilities, ensuring safety and performance.

Reporting to the Club Manager and President of the Board of Governors, you will diagnose and repair engines, oversee fleet maintenance, assist with racing events, and coordinate with staff, volunteers, and members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience, ideally in a marina, yacht club, mechanical or marine service business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Club’s powerboats, docks, hoists, bubbler system, and related marine facilities.
• Inspect marine facilities and Club-owned boats daily for safety issues and immediate repair needs.
• Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain gasoline and diesel outboard, inboard, and I/O engines ranging from 25 to 150 HP.
• Perform routine fleet maintenance, including oil changes, spark plug cleaning, steering cable service, hull maintenance, compounding, and waxing.
• Serve as Dockmaster and oversee berth assignments, transient boat use, dock services, and member assistance.
• Operate Club-owned powerboats and sailboats, hoists, forklifts, trucks, trailers, and other equipment safely.
• Support racing and regattas with equipment setup, on-the-water support, safety, rescue, and real-time support-boat repairs.
• Maintain repair schedules, maintenance logs, parts, tools, and fleet inventory.
• Assist with operational and capital planning for the fleet, engines, docks, and other marine assets.
• Maintain relationships with outside contractors and service providers when repairs require specialized expertise.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Organization

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT seeks a hands-on Marine and Facilities Manager to operate and repair its powerboats, docks, hoists, and related marine facilities, ensuring safety and performance.

Reporting to the Club Manager and President of the Board of Governors, you will diagnose and repair engines, oversee fleet maintenance, assist with racing events, and coordinate with staff, volunteers, and members.