What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boat Captain - Odyssey & Spirit of Boston position at Hornblower Cruises and Events?
Boston Harbor City Cruises is seeking Captains for our Odyssey & Spirit Dining Vessels in Boston, MA.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.
About the Opportunity:
The successful Captain is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and overall command of the vessel in addition to the safety of all aboard. The Captain is the supervisor of the vessel and directs the efforts of the crew and must meet and maintain the minimum qualification requirements of the company and all regulatory agencies. The Captain must adhere to all USCG regulations and stay current with all required drills & inspections onboard the vessel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Safe, and proper boat handling of 'twin-screw' vessels ranging from 120' up to 192' feet, while adhering to all Coast Guard rules and regulations.
- Ongoing crew management, training, and drilling.
- Strong focus on safety, and the ability to communicate best practices to passengers and crew by conducting ongoing safety drills as required.
- Strong focus on customer service.
- Vessel maintenance including, but not limited to aesthetics, plumbing, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray) fire suppression, communications, and navigation systems.
- Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Current valid 100-ton Inland license.
- 5 years marine experience preferred, with two years as captain with an outstanding record.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential "TWIC".
- FCC Radio Operators Permit.
- Current First-aid/CPR.
About Us:
City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.
Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, Hornblower participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
