A Great Summer Job - It's In The Bag! Summer Houseboat Anchoring Crew Members in Page, Arizona

Posted: Sep 12, 2026

Houseboat Anchoring Crew

Beach Bags

Page, Arizona

Wages/Pay
$16.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Apr 15, 2027

Work Hard  I  Play Hard  I  Bank The Bucks

Doing Well By Doing Good & Having A Great Time Doing It

We’re a dynamic company with a rock solid team dedicated to helping families and their friends simply, safely, and sustainably enjoy summer vacations in the world’s most breathtaking houseboating destination, Lake Powell. 

We work hard and play hard while using our innovative, no-trace, Beach Bags Systems to anchor private and rental houseboats along the emerald waters of Powell’s sandstone shorelines. 

The scenery is breathtaking. The on-lake work is physical, fun, and financially rewarding. And the opportunity to explore, adventure and play on the water, in the canyons, and throughout the spectacular Colorado Plateau is endless.

Our most successful team members are in good shape, enjoy hard work, and most importantly, possess the grit to persevere in the face of a good challenge. Our teams typically include men and women from all different types of backgrounds and experiences including serial seasonal workers, college students on summer break, new grads, ROTC and ex-military, as well as cowboys, construction workers, and outdoor enthusiasts. 

A LOT OF HARD WORK, A LOT OF REWARD

There is no denying that our work is physically demanding. Anchoring houseboats involves some heavy lifting in the heat as you and your team members put anchors in place, fill ‘em up, drain ‘em, and retrieve ‘em. Setting or striking anchoring sites takes about 30 - 60 minutes and definitely gets your heart pumping.  Afterward, it's a quick jump in the lake to cool off, grab a snack, and joke with your teammates as you cruise off in a workboat to your next anchoring adventure.  It's an anchor, rinse, and repeat you'll do 6-10 times per workday.

Anchoring Crew members typically work 3 days per week (40 hrs) – receiving 4 days off.  Over the course of the summer, you’ll not only anchor hundreds of houseboats, you’ll gain general boating knowledge, navigation skills and safety instruction. We even teach our team member how to operate and drive boats. 

DAYS AND DAYS TO PLAY

We believe your summer job should be adventurous, exciting, and fun. Anchoring Crew members should plan to have 4 scheduled days off per week. How else are you going to enjoy all the fun that comes along with working at Lake Powell? And don't worry about planning all your adventures, we’ll take care of some of that too. You can expect group surfing trips, lake explorations, and hikes in some of the area’s most beautiful canyons.  If you love the outdoors, there is no better place to be! The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park are a few hours away and great mountain biking, world famous Antelope Canyon, and a beautiful golf course are available in and around town.

BASE PAY, OVERTIME, TIPS & THE OTHER EXTRAS ARE OH SO GOOD

Base pay is $16/hour.

Overtime is paid 1.5X for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

Our customers love, love, love houseboating on Lake Powell. It’s their favorite place to be. Lake-life attitudes abound and tips for a job well done freely flow to our hard working and attentive Anchoring Crew members. It’s not uncommon for them to each make up to $5,000 - $8,0000 in tips per season. 

(Overtime and tips are common, but not guaranteed, and will vary based on demand, weather, and staffing levels.)

In addition to financial compensation, you'll receive.

  • Company provided uniforms and all required safety gear

  • Leadership and advancement opportunities for qualified crew to advance to Crew Lead

  • Seasonal re-hire for priority top performers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work 3-12/hour, shifts per week outdoors, in up to 100+ degree heat

  • Seasonal Mid April-Mid September though October 

  • On-time arrival and dependability

  • Works well in team environment

  • Strong customer service, teamwork, and safety skills.

  • Water bottle, Lunch cooler, tennis shoes, sunglasses

WORK MID APRIL THROUGH MID-OCTOBER

Preference will be given to candidates who can work from mid-April through mid-October, 2027.

OUT OF TOWN. NO PROBLEM - HOUSING AVAILABLE

Don't live in Page, AZ? No worries, we've got you covered. Out-of-town employees can take advantage of our affordable, comfortable accommodations. Shared employee, dormitory style housing hosts up to 4 men per room for $700 and includes WIFI, laundry facilities, shared kitchen and living space.  All utilities.  No deposit. Rent is paid automatically as a deduction from your check twice per month. 

Employee discounts are also available at Antelope Point Marina RV Park allowing full hook-ups for just $500 per month.  A deposit is required, rent is paid monthly, in advance on move in date, a credit card is required for monthly auto payment. 

PAGE LOCALS ADVANTAGES

Already call Page, Arizona, or the surrounding areas home? Perfect, we have the ideal seasonal job for you!  As a local, you already know the beauty of this sacred land, but is experiencing the wonders of Lake Powell part of your daily life?  Local crew member advantages include:

  • Better pay (wages + tips) than most local jobs.

  • Opportunities to transition from seasonal work to a year-around position.

  • Career advancement potential as a manager, professional houseboat pilot, or marine tech. 

  • Enjoy the comforts of home, family, and community while encountering Lake Powell like never before.


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How to Apply

Please contact Lisa Romrell with your resume for consideration and to learn more. She'll be happy to review your qualifications, answer questions, and help you discover if the job is a good fit.

Contact Info

Beach Bags

Beach Bags is a dynamic company with rock solid team dedicated to helping families and their friends simply, safely, and sustainably enjoy summer vacations in the world’s most breathtaking houseboating destination, Lake Powell. We work hard and play hard while using our innovative, no-trace, Beach Bags Systems to anchor houseboats along the emerald waters of Powell’s sandstone shorelines.

Location
Arizona
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
20
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Out-of-town employees can take advantage of our affordable, comfortable accommodations. Shared employee, dormitory style housing hosts up to 4 men per room for $700 and includes WIFI, laundry facilities, shared kitchen and living space.  All utilities.  No deposit. Rent is paid automatically as a deduction from your check twice per month.  Employee discounts are also available at Antelope Point Marina RV Park allowing full hook-ups for just $500 per month.  A deposit is required, rent is paid monthly, in advance on move in date, a credit card is required for monthly auto payment. 
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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