What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boat Captain position at The Island Club?
Captains oversee transportation of passengers or cargo on boats to the Island and back. They are responsible for following:
- Proper safety procedures
- Keeping track of all goods and people on their vessels
- Communicating courteously with many different people in various situations
- Timeliness for boat trips and shift schedules
- Dock and undock sailing vessels, sometimes navigating through tight spaces
- Alter navigation plans based on weather conditions to keep vessels, passengers and cargo safe
- Inspect boats and ships 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
The top candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, mediation and negotiation abilities. This is a family oriented family with room to grow!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saint James City, FL 33956: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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