Boathouse Ranger

*Boater Safety Certification Required*  

Outgoing and responsible individuals needed to assist visitors with boat rentals, merchandise sales, and other duties.  Primary duties include providing the first point of contact for visitors in the Fairy Stone Mercantile, providing information regarding park services, amenities, and other local attractions, renting boats, cleaning and organizing equipment, cash register operation, stocking merchandise, and customer service. Boat House Attendants will be required to inform visitors of park rules and regulations.  

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must be 15 years old, be able to count money and do simple math, be willing to work outside in all types of weather, be willing to assist guests on and off of rental equipment, and possess a valid boater safety certification. The free online certification course can be taken at https://boatus.org/virginia/. All Boathouse Rangers will be required to complete this training before the first day of employment.  

Preferred Qualifications: Prior cash register or boat livery experience preferred.

Special Requirements:

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service), are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights.  All reservations require a two-night minimum.  Bunkhouses, camping cabins and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.