Boat Captain

Job Opportunity: Licensed Boat Captain

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Company: Fort Lauderdale Boat Rental

Start Date: ASAP

Fort Lauderdale Boat Rental is seeking a reliable and experienced Licensed Boat Captain to join our team and operate our fleet, including a Tahoe 1950, and a SeaRay 270SDX OB (27-footer). Our trips explore the stunning Biscayne Bay intracoastal from our commercial slip.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests with a friendly demeanor
• Process payments and ensure guests complete necessary paperwork
• Deliver a 5-star service experience to our clientele
• Navigate the bay, entertain guests, and provide local insights
• Maintain boats in optimal condition and ensure they are clean after each trip
• Ensure all boats meet Coast Guard requirements
• Foster positive relationships with marina staff, Coast Guard personnel, and other businesses
• Conduct post-trip inspections and report any issues to management
• Promote and sell upgrades to enhance the guest experience
• Move boats between slips as required
• Capture Instagram-worthy photos of guests and the surroundings
• Refuel boats as necessary
• Availability to work weekends with flexible weekday hours

Schedule:

• 1 day off per week
• On-call position: Possibility to get Guaranteed hours tips.

Additional $40/hour for any hours exceeding 50/month. Hourly pay option is also available.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Please apply if you meet the following criteria:

• Valid USCG Captain’s license (Six Pack minimum)
• Proven experience navigating Biscayne Bay
• Experience driving smaller boats
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability with a high level of integrity
• Background in guest services, customer relations, hospitality, or entertainment
• Respect for marine life and environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with back-to-back charters
• Knowledge of boat maintenance and cleaning practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible schedule to accommodate varying workloads
• Passion for photography
• Willingness to enroll in a Drug and Alcohol Consortium
• Proficiency in English; French-speaking candidates preferred

Additional Compensation:

• Commissions on sales and upgrades tips
• Guaranteed hours

We will contact you for a video interview. Please note: candidates who do not research our company before the interview will be automatically disqualified.

Certification Requirements:

Candidates must obtain First Aid and CPR Certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or a U.S. Coast Guard-approved provider, and consent to random drug and alcohol testing.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 08 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Tips

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40