Armdale Yacht Club has an opening for a Yard Manager. This role is responsible for organizing, coordinating and performing marine service functions for a variety of recreational boats and equipment. Responsible with the managing and coaching by transparent communication to the full and part time staff, with the overall operation and maintenance of the AYC boatyard, marina and its facilities and services to the AYC members.

The manager also participates in the regular COM meetings, reporting to Vice Commodore and Yard Chair. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, that will require little supervision who enjoys working outside.

The Yard

Manager reports directly to the Vice Commodore

This is a full-time position. Standard Work Week is 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday with flexibility around business requirement. This may require shifts in the evenings and weekends when it is deemed necessary.

Qualifications

 High School diploma or GED, or equivalent training and work experience

 Valid Nova Scotia driver’s licence

 Valid Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card and VHF Radio Licence

Assets

 Previous experience working in a Marina /Yacht Club

 Experience with managing/supervising staff

 Health and Safety understanding

 Good written and oral communication skills

 Computer knowledge





 Working with heavy equipment

 Gas &; Diesel engine knowledge

 Carpentry skills

Essential Functions

 Hosts regular staff meetings, setting task targets, safety talks and garnering general feedback

 Participates in the monthly COM meetings

 Ensuring paper work is accurate, such as boat guest forms, cash reports and time cards

 Manages full and part-time yard staff

 Working with Office Administrator to assign marina and mooring assignments

 Operate AYC vehicles, vessels and equipment

 Through clear communication, assign daily functions to the staff

 Hauling and Launching vessels with marine railway

 Perform administrative tasks, such as daily and weekly reports, scheduling launch and hauls

 Maintenance and repair of vessels, equipment and facilities

 Ensure that all work boats, yard equipment and tools are kept in a good and safe state of affairs

 Perform marina, cradle and equipment inspections

 Operate tender and fuel service, as required

 Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice Commodore or Commodore

Pay: $24.00-$28.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Yard Manager (Lead Hand) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Armdale Yacht Club
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality