What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6-pack Boat Captains for Fun Charters position at Confidential?
START APRIL 1 - MUST BE available for face to face interview and initial training in ISLAMORADA now -LOCALS preferred
Part-Time or Full-Time 6-Pack FUN Boat Charter Captain. No fishing required.
COMPENSATION
GREAT PAY & BONUSES & Paid "on-call" time (scheduled days that don't result in bookings) - Come work with the most popular FUN BOAT CHARTER in Islamorada, Florida
Depends on captain's experience and length of each trip
Trips up to $60/hr (avg $35/hr)
PLUS TIPS (avg $100/trip)
PLUS on-call time for Full-time captains (pays a flat rate on designated days)
PLUS bonus for five star reviews and holidays.
AVAILABILITY
Part-Time and Full-time Captains MUST be AVAILABLE at least SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. Full time Captain must be on call with pay at least until 2 p.m. on scheduled days, and must cover SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKS/WEEKENDS. Days off for Full-time Captain could be sometime between Monday and Thursday each week depending on bookings.
JOB TITLE
GREAT PAY - 6-Pack Captains for Fun boat Charters
DETAILS
We need FUN HOSTS who are also great, safe Captains. We are a 5-star organization and must have FIVE STAR SERVICE. You will be hosting customers to create their "best day ever" on a boat. Sandbar charters require the captain to perform in-water activities including ensuring customer comfort, occasionally serving food/drinks, overseeing their safety, and enjoying casual conversation/interaction, plus setting up floats/paddleboards, anchors, etc. Job requires full attention on snorkelers and Sandbar guests (no phone distractions). Sightsee requires personable conversation and descriptions of landmarks or colorful stories (we will teach you). This is not a job for a shy person or someone distracted by their phone. GREAT CAPTAINS get great tips, and we give bonuses for 5-star reviews online.
We need captains willing to adopt our established protocols and take care of our equipment as if they own it. We need great teammates for our other captains, and respectful Captains who adhere to management requirement. We welcome yourGreat ideas, question, and concerns, but expect rules to be followed, without issue.
Two job types available, PartTime or Full Time LOCAL (only) Captains needed for FUN BOAT CHARTERS in Islamorada, Florida
We Prefer THREE years with USCG license (or significant number of years driving boats under 30 feet/single engine). Pay from $25 (on-call) to up to $60/hour (plus bonuses & tips), depending on how long each charter is (between 2 and 6 hours long), described below. Bonuses for consistent, great service & great reviews.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Valid USCG 6-pack license – Must provide prior to interview
* Prefer a MINIMUM 3 YEARS with license -OR- Significant experience with smaller single-engine boats, navigating the islamorada area
* Snorkel trip experience
* LOCAL (already living near Islamorada, ie. Key Largo, or Marathon)
* Must be a problem-solver and rule-follower. We train you to follow our routes and our business “formula”. We give you guidelines to follow, but you have to be able to work through problems on your own in a safe, courteous, and professional manner on the boat, with customers, and at the dock.
* Clean criminal/legal record
* No drugs. No drinking (before or during charters). No smoking aboard the boat (smoke-break at the sandbar). No using chewing tobacco on the boat.
* Expertise in maneuvering/docking/anchoring single engine boats
* Customer interaction and in-water activities (sandbar) required. Great to have customer service experience for bigger tips and repeat guests.
* Great to have experience in the Islamorada bayside, sandbar, and oceanside reef area between markers 88 and 82 (our route)…. BUT not a deal breaker. We will ride-along until you are familiar.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Each trip is between 2 hours and 6 hours, plus about 20 mins before and after to set up or clean. As an incentive to run short charters, trips less than 4 hours pay the same as 4 hour charters. Two charters are sometimes booked each day. Sandbar, Sightsee, Sunset, & Snorkel charters. No fishing required.
BOATS DESCRIPTION
Multiple Center Consoles, Pontoon, and Deck Boat type
Well-Maintained, shaded, & equipped, carrying Sandbar water toys, coolers, etc for guests
21’ to 26’ single engines
HOW TO APPLY
Include 3 or 4 lines about your most recent experience (last 5 years) as a Captain. Describe types of boats and charters you have run (& activities on the boat). Describe any customer service experience in your career (as captain, bar tender, or otherwise). Tell us where are you living now. If already working somewhere, let us know which days of the week are you available. If you qualify, we will respond by giving you a phone number. You will be asked for a photo of your valid USCG license and a face-to-face interview date within a couple of days.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Seasonal
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- On call
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40