Boat Captain

Provide overall day to day management of the Watersports/ Marine Operations with the goal of delivering excellent customer service and 0perate boats up to 38 feet.

BOAT CAPTAIN

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide overall day to day management of the Watersports/ Marine Operations with the goal of delivering excellent customer service and 0perate boats up to 38 feet.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Steer and operate vessels using equipment such as radar, depth finders, radios, buoys, lights, and lighthouses.
• Dock and undock sailing vessels, sometimes navigating through tight spaces, such as locks.
• Alter navigation plans based on weather conditions to keep vessels, passengers, and cargo safe.
• Inspect boats to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and their conformity to regulations.
• Read gauges to ensure safe levels of hydraulic fluid and oxygen or air pressure.
• Compute positions, set courses and determine speeds using charts, compasses, sextants, area plotting sheets and knowledge of local conditions.
• Signal crew members and deckhands to perform necessary tasks, including rig tow lines, open or close ramps and gates and pull guard chains across entries.
• Maintain all onboard equipment, and keep detailed records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather conditions, passenger and cargo status and pollution control efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENT

• Five years minimum of captain experience
• Five years of experience with excellent customer service techniques and in dealing with customer conflict resolution.
• Experience in the process of spill recovery; spill reporting procedures and hazardous waste disposal.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Marine License
• Valid Marine Certifications