marina manager's job

[Benny]

It's pretty easy to run a marina.

Just raise the rates your 1st day at work. (the owner will love you for the 1st month) Make sure all investments go to the restaurant and concession stand as the slipholders will fix the plumbing, power pedestals, cleats and pedestals. When talking to slipholders tell them you know a lot about boats but say and do dumb things to prove you don't. It is easier for a slip holder to rationalize that you are just a dumb ass that can do nothing right than to face the thruth that you are giving them a raw deal. Just make sure you are employed by the only marina in the area or move down to Florida where the more the slipholders hate you the better the owner will think you are doing your job.

 

[Benny]

It's pretty easy to run a marina.

Just raise the rates your 1st day at work. (the owner will love you for the 1st month) Make sure all investments go to the restaurant and concession stand as the slipholders will fix the plumbing, power pedestals, cleats and pedestals. When talking to slipholders tell them you know a lot about boats but say and do dumb things to prove you don't. It is easier for a slip holder to rationalize that you are just a dumb ass that can do nothing right than to face the thruth that you are giving them a raw deal. Just make sure you are employed by the only marina in the area or move down to Florida where the more the slipholders hate you the better the owner will think you are doing your job.

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

who's rule is this?

"Everything is easy for the guy who doesn't have to do it"

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

who's rule is this?

"Everything is easy for the guy who doesn't have to do it"

 

[sailortonyb Allied Mis]

This is too funny

Most marinas that I have been in, especially the smaller ones (300 boats) the marina manager was also the harbormaster. Most of what they did was collect and record monthly fees and pass on maintenance items to the maintenance personell and walk through every so often to see that all is well. The Marina manager was also usually a live aboard that usually had no experience before they took the job. All you have to do is go to a similar sized marina and talk to the manager and ask what their job usually encompasses. Then you will be somewhat prepared for an interview. You are the guy that fixes businesses? And we have to tell you how to find a job?Tony BP.S.: You will probably also have to interface with law enforcement agencies including MMS., EPA and U.S.C.G.

 

[sailortonyb Allied Mis]

This is too funny

Most marinas that I have been in, especially the smaller ones (300 boats) the marina manager was also the harbormaster. Most of what they did was collect and record monthly fees and pass on maintenance items to the maintenance personell and walk through every so often to see that all is well. The Marina manager was also usually a live aboard that usually had no experience before they took the job. All you have to do is go to a similar sized marina and talk to the manager and ask what their job usually encompasses. Then you will be somewhat prepared for an interview. You are the guy that fixes businesses? And we have to tell you how to find a job?Tony BP.S.: You will probably also have to interface with law enforcement agencies including MMS., EPA and U.S.C.G.

 

[letterman]

yo

Yes I fix businesses, but it's getting hired that is the problem. Once in I can do my thing. But, I have to get in!

 

[letterman]

yo

Yes I fix businesses, but it's getting hired that is the problem. Once in I can do my thing. But, I have to get in!

 

[Andy]

Letteman Deal

Letterman, if you fix businesses then you sound like a "consultant" [there, I said the word]. And if you really really can fix businesses I dare you to make this deal. Shine up the old paperwork and get an appointment with the head muck-a-de-muck, big cheese, real boss, owner. Make him this deal: He either hires whoever he wants (it will probably be his son-in-law!), and you work ALMOST FREE as a consultant or he can hire you CHEAP (one year only). You get a slip and a few other goodies from the marina. You work hand and hand with the boss. After one year you right up a business plan and say exactly what you revision they should make for the next year. They can either hire you to run the plan, or pay you a flat fee for your trouble and you walk.Now its up to you to negotiate the flat fee and or your pay plan in year two.Play ball!

 

[Andy]

Letteman Deal

Letterman, if you fix businesses then you sound like a "consultant" [there, I said the word]. And if you really really can fix businesses I dare you to make this deal. Shine up the old paperwork and get an appointment with the head muck-a-de-muck, big cheese, real boss, owner. Make him this deal: He either hires whoever he wants (it will probably be his son-in-law!), and you work ALMOST FREE as a consultant or he can hire you CHEAP (one year only). You get a slip and a few other goodies from the marina. You work hand and hand with the boss. After one year you right up a business plan and say exactly what you revision they should make for the next year. They can either hire you to run the plan, or pay you a flat fee for your trouble and you walk.Now its up to you to negotiate the flat fee and or your pay plan in year two.Play ball!

 

[PrincessoftheLake]

I don't know that I have much to offer but

I think being a marina manager job is challenging and not many people are cut out for it. I have known a few and by far the best is marina manager of Pike's Bay in Bayfield, Wi. He is the hardest working guy I have ever seen. The first summer we were in the marina I don't know what we would have done with out him. He answered every stupid question we had about our boat and its systems and taught us so much. He has loaned us stuff (we were going on a short cruise and I had left my handheld GPS at home so he loaned us his GPS and his sextant). He promotes social activities in the marina (he puts on at least 3 three potlucks per season with food, beer and wine for all marina dweller, their families and guests), sponsors local sailboat races, coordinates the launch and haulout of over 200 boats every spring and fall, manages a staff of ne'er do well marina workers who adore him and always, always has time to listen to you, no matter what your problem and he always does it with patience and humor. The man is a saint. We pay more at this marina than anywhere else in the area but it is worth every penny for the service we get. I agree with some of the other posters and you should maybe try to get on in a different role and start to learn the business. You can always prove yourself that way.

 

[PrincessoftheLake]

I don't know that I have much to offer but

I think being a marina manager job is challenging and not many people are cut out for it. I have known a few and by far the best is marina manager of Pike's Bay in Bayfield, Wi. He is the hardest working guy I have ever seen. The first summer we were in the marina I don't know what we would have done with out him. He answered every stupid question we had about our boat and its systems and taught us so much. He has loaned us stuff (we were going on a short cruise and I had left my handheld GPS at home so he loaned us his GPS and his sextant). He promotes social activities in the marina (he puts on at least 3 three potlucks per season with food, beer and wine for all marina dweller, their families and guests), sponsors local sailboat races, coordinates the launch and haulout of over 200 boats every spring and fall, manages a staff of ne'er do well marina workers who adore him and always, always has time to listen to you, no matter what your problem and he always does it with patience and humor. The man is a saint. We pay more at this marina than anywhere else in the area but it is worth every penny for the service we get. I agree with some of the other posters and you should maybe try to get on in a different role and start to learn the business. You can always prove yourself that way.