Houseboat Anchoring Crew
coolworkscom in great placesIowa (LA)
$16/hour
ApplyHouseboat Anchoring Crew
Posted 16 days ago
coolworkscom in great placesIowa (LA)
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersRecreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
SENIORITY
Junior
SALARY
$16/hour
About the role
Work HardIPlay HardIBank The Bucks
Doing Well By Doing Good & Having A Great Time Doing It
We’re a dynamic company with a rock solid team dedicated to helping families and their friends simply, safely, and sustainably enjoy summer vacations in the world’s most breathtaking houseboating destination, Lake Powell.
We work hard and play hard while using our innovative, no-trace, Beach Bags Systems to anchor private and rental houseboats along the emerald waters of Powell’s sandstone shorelines.
The scenery is breathtaking. The on-lake work is physical, fun, and financially rewarding. And the opportunity to explore, adventure and play on the water, in the canyons, and throughout the spectacular Colorado Plateau is endless.
Our most successful team members are in good shape, enjoy hard work, and most importantly, possess thegrit to persevere in the face of a good challenge. Our teams typically include men and women from all different types of backgrounds and experiences including serial seasonal workers, college students on summer break, new grads, ROTC and ex-military, as well as cowboys, construction workers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
A LOT OF HARD WORK, A LOT OF REWARD
There is no denying that our work is physically demanding. Anchoring houseboats involves some heavy lifting in the heat as you and your team members put anchors in place, fill ‘em up, drain ‘em, and retrieve ‘em. Setting or striking anchoring sites takes about 30 - 60minutes and definitely gets your heart pumping. Afterward, it's a quick jump in the lake to cool off, grab a snack, and joke with your teammates as you cruise off in a workboat to your next anchoring adventure. It's an anchor, rinse, and repeat you'll do 6-10 times per workday.
Anchoring Crew members typically work 3 days per week (40 hrs) – receiving 4 days off. Over the course of the summer, you’ll not only anchor hundreds of houseboats, you’ll gain general boating knowledge, navigation skills and safety instruction. We even teach our team member how to operate and drive boats.
DAYS AND DAYS TO PLAY
We believe your summer job should be adventurous, exciting, and fun. Anchoring Crew members should plan to have 4 scheduled days off per week. How else are you going to enjoy all the fun that comes along with working at Lake Powell? And don't worry about planning all your adventures, we’ll take care of some of that too. You can expect group surfing trips, lake explorations, and hikes in some of the area’s most beautiful canyons. If you love the outdoors, there is no better place to be! The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park are a few hours away and great mountain biking, world famous Antelope Canyon, and a beautiful golf course are available in and around town.
BASE PAY, OVERTIME, TIPS & THE OTHER EXTRAS ARE OH SO GOOD
Base pay is $16/hour.
Overtime is paid 1.5X for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
Our customers love, love, love houseboating on Lake Powell. It’s their favorite place to be. Lake-life attitudes abound and tips for a job well done freely flow to our hard working and attentive Anchoring Crew members. It’s not uncommon for them to each make up to $5,000 - $8,0000 in tips per season.
(Overtime and tips are common, but not guaranteed, and will vary based on demand, weather, and staffing levels.)
In addition to financial compensation, you'll receive.
Company provided uniforms and all required safety gear
Leadership and advancement opportunities for qualified crew to advance to Crew Lead
Seasonal re-hire for priority top performers
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work 3-12/hour, shifts per week outdoors, in up to 100+ degree heat
Seasonal Mid April-Mid September though October
On-time arrival and dependability
Works well in team environment
Strong customer service, teamwork, and safety skills.
Water bottle, Lunch cooler, tennis shoes, sunglasses
WORK MID APRIL THROUGH MID-OCTOBER
Preference will be given to candidates who can work from mid-Aprilthrough mid-October, 2027.
OUT OF TOWN. NO PROBLEM - HOUSING AVAILABLE
Don't live in Page, AZ? No worries, we've got you covered. Out-of-town employees can take advantage of our affordable, comfortable accommodations. Shared employee, dormitory style housing hosts up to 4 men per room for $700 and includes WIFI, laundry facilities, shared kitchen andliving space. Allutilities. No deposit. Rent is paid automatically as a deduction from your check twice per month.
Employee discounts are also available at Antelope Point Marina RV Park allowing full hook-ups for just $500 per month. A deposit is required, rent is paid monthly, in advance on move in date, a credit card is required for monthly auto payment.
PAGE LOCALS ADVANTAGES
Already call Page, Arizona, or the surrounding areas home? Perfect, we have the ideal seasonal job for you! As a local, you already know the beauty of this sacred land, but is experiencing the wonders of Lake Powell part of your daily life? Local crew member advantages include:
Better pay (wages + tips) than most local jobs.
Opportunities to transition from seasonal work to a year-around position.
Career advancement potential as a manager, professional houseboat pilot, or marine tech.
Enjoy the comforts of home, family, and community while encountering Lake Powell like never before.
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