Assistant Harbor Master – Marina Operations
- Date Posted: 2026-01-16
- Company: Gibson Island Club
- Location: 534 Broadwater Way
- Contact Person: Brendan Chew
- Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
Assistant Harbor Master – Marina Operations
Gibson Island Club, located on the scenic Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Magothy River, is seeking a full-time Assistant Harbor Master to support the year-round operation of its privately managed harbor, docks, and marina. This position reports to the Harbor Master and is expected to provide exceptional service to Yacht Squadron members and their guests while helping ensure safe, efficient, and professional harbor operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Patrol the harbor to ensure safe navigation, compliance with regulations, and protection of club assets
- Provide tender service for members and guests
- Assist with dockage assignments, mooring placements, and vessel arrivals/departures
- Support daily marina operations, including pier and dock maintenance
- Assist with billing and record-keeping related to dockage and harbor services
Qualifications and Requirements
– Possesses and maintains U.S. Coast Guard license to operate boats of at least 15 tons gross in inland waters, required
– Class D driving license with good driving record, required
– Minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a Harbor Master Assistant or in managing a customer service marina operation, preferred
– High School Degree or GED, required
– Bi-annual CPR and basic first aid certification, required
– Customer service centric and provides responsive support to members and guests at the harbor, required
– Managing work of harbor support staff, preferred
– Requires working variable work shifts that fluctuate from season-to-season: day, evening, weekend, and/or holidays
Physical Requirements: This position may be required to lift, move, and/or push objects; will need to climb, stoop, crawl, and kneel at times; incumbent is subject to health and drug testing; will be required to work outside during inclement weather conditions.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive hourly wage commensurate with skills, abilities, and relevant work experience
- Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) funding
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off & Leave:
- 8 paid federal holidays
- 3 floating paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Jury duty and bereavement leave
- Insurance & Financial Benefits:
- Employer-provided basic life and short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance options for employees, spouses, and children
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching contributions of up to 4%
Enjoy the beauty of working outdoors in a premier waterfront setting at Gibson Island Club. We look forward to hearing from you.
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