Dock Manager (Multiple Positions)

DC Sail is seeking multiple Dock Managers to help manage our adult programs.  This is a great seasonal position for someone who loves boating and wants to enjoy the DC spring, summer, and early fall seasons on the water!

Title: Dock Manager

Wage Range: $19 to $25 per hour depending on certifications, experience, tenure, etc.

(This is considered a part-time seasonal position with no benefits.)

Location: Diamond Teague Park Piers, 99 Potomac Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003.

Hours: Weekends from 8:30-5:30 PM (split into shifts) from April - October. Monday (Members Only Sails), Wednesday (Social Sails), and Thursday (Racing) evenings 5:00 PM to sunset. Commitment to all available shifts is not required but would be given priority consideration.

Supervises: All DC Sail sailboats, motorboats, and DC Sail members

Purpose: To ensure the safety of the DC Sail boats while they are out sailing and oversight of Adult Beginner Learn to Sail Program on weekends.

Duties Include:

  • Setting up for morning instruction on weekends
  • Directing instructors and lesson participants
  • Assuring Waiver of Liability Forms are properly processed and filed
  • Monitoring weather conditions and communications to members when cancellation of programs due to severe weather
  • Maintaining the boat maintenance log
  • Preparing the motorboats for the day
  • Towing sailboats in and out of the marina using a motor boat
  • Monitoring sailboats while they are at sail
  • Assisting with general fleet and facility maintenance
  • Closing down the facility at the end of the day
  • Lending a hand wherever help is needed

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Current CPR/First Aid
  • Powerboat & sailboat experience
  • US Sailing Level 1 Instructor Certification
Those interested should email application, cover letter, resume and three professional references to Traci Mead at tmead@dcsail.org. (Preferred method of communication - no telephone calls, please.)
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DC Sail is the community sailing program of National Maritime Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Business Mailing Address: 650 Wharf Street SW, Unit 20, Washington, DC 20024
Diamond Teague Park Piers Waterfront Address: 99 Potomac Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
The Wharf Marina Waterfront Address: 650 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Telephone: (202) 547-1250 · Email: Traci Mead, Executive Director - tmead@dcsail.org 
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