Job Responsibilities
Routine maintenance of boats after inspection: repairing cracks, holes, rips and tears, etc.
Loading and unloading of boat trailers.
Rigging up boats to the specification of the crew.
Maintaining the marine equipment as fit for purpose.
The maintenance, secure storage and general oversight of all boats, oars, launches, engines and other boat equipment in both the boat house/shed and Workshop.
Carrying out repairs to boats, oars etc using the Boat Workshop facility and observing safe working practices.
Ensuring that the boat trailers are kept in a worthy condition.
Preparing and making available boats, oars, launches etc for outings on the Village Jetty as required and checking their safe return thereafter.
Being generally available to assist crews and coaching staff at the start and finish of outings.
Ensuring that the Boathouse/shed and surrounds, including the steps, are kept tidy and in good order so as to be safe for carrying of boats and equipment.
Keeping the First Aid Box in the Boat Workshop and Boathouse stocked and life jackets in good condition in accordance with the guidance thereon.
Maintenance of function and good order of , including ensuring that outboard engines of such launches are in working order and that launch petrol cans are filled.
Ensuring that safety and coaching equipment is serviced and available for coaches and coxswains: life jackets, loud hailers, safety kit bags and first aid boxes.
Who Are You?
Coxswain Certificate or Master Coasting Advanced Seamanship Certificate
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a boatman.
High degree of integrity and dependability
