Dockhand

Are you the glue that holds things together? The oil that keeps things running smoothly? Is the spotlight unnecessary to you as long as you can successfully help the team? Dockhands are the glue, the oil, the employees whose work helps make our tours successful!

From ensuring guest kayaks are clean and dry and assisting guests as they get into their kayak and launch, to helping those same guests as they exit their kayak, dockhands provide a watchful eye over guests and equipment while working in a fast-paced, positive environment!

Does the dockhand position sound interesting? Check out the details below to learn more. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You Bring to The Table 

• Watchful “ nothing gets by you; if something does not seem right, you take action or assist others in taking action

• Considerate “ you know how you would want to be treated and you take action to ensure that the equipment and area under your care is five star for guests

• Self-controlled you are calm under pressure and work calmly through misunderstandings to ensure that no matter what is going on around you, you're contributing positively to your space and peers

• Hardworking “ you are not afraid to get your hands dirty (or wet) to ensure things run smoothly

• Team-oriented “ you realize no one can go at it alone and make sure you have the backs of your coworkers

• Positive “ you impact people in a positive way, from coworkers to customers

  
  

JOB DUTIES

What You Can Expect Day-to-Day

While no one day is the same, you'll be responsible for the following critical tasks as a dockhand

• Keeping guest kayaks clean and dry

• Assisting guests into and out of their kayak and/or stabilizing guests™ kayaks for them

• Assisting tour guides in keeping certain equipment organized (e.g. paddles)

• Ensuring that the area you work in is clean and ready for guests

• Providing an extra set of eyes to ensure guest safety around the dock

QUALIFICATIONS

What it Takes 

We are looking for considerate, active, team players who know what it means to serve our guests and ensure that we are providing five star experiences!

Minimum Required:

• MUST be 15+ yrs. of age and able to work on weekends and maintain a flexible schedule (nights, holidays)

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Certified CPR/First Aid training (if not, we can provide)

• Strong customer service skills

• Demonstrated professionalism

• Hard working

• Physical requirements: able to lift 50 lbs (up to 100 lbs with assistance), able to stand most of the day, able to bend down/kneel when necessary

OUR COMPANY

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to your success. Located in the heart of the Red River Gorge, Red River Gorge Vacations is a lodging and adventure company located in Wolfe County, Kentucky. RRGV offers multiple lodging types. Cabins, hotel, lodge, campground. RRGV also hosts Zipline and underground paddling and boat tours in the heart of the Red River Gorge. We have retail locations at several of our sites. If you are a detail-oriented, multi-tasking, energetic professional looking to be a part of creating a unique and memorable customer experience, let's start a conversation. Apply today.  

The Gorge Underground is an equal opportunity employer.