HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path is to finish secondary school and look for entry-level work at a marina, fuel dock, boat rental area, or similar waterfront business. Employers often value a helpful attitude, basic English and math, and comfort working with the public. Students may build experience through part-time, summer, or seasonal jobs that involve customer service, cash handling, record keeping, and hands-on maintenance. Some employers may provide on-the-job training for refuelling boats, handling rentals, and helping with marina equipment and docks. Requirements can vary by employer and by the type of marina or service role.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Refuel boats
- Pump boat's marine septic system
- Rent boats, life jackets and other equipment and record rental data
- Receive payment from customers
- Maintain dock area and marina facilities and assist in seasonal moving of ramps and docks.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
DatabasesDealing with the PublicInventoryPromoting