Deckhand

New York Cruise Lines (NYCL) is the parent company of industry-leading marine-based sightseeing, transportation, dining and entertainment businesses that emphasize the ultimate in hospitality set to the beauty of the NYC skyline. NYCL owns and operates over 20 ships, including the most extensive and modern fleet in the sightseeing industry. NYCL’s most iconic brand, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, is a fixture in global tourism, hosting more than 84 million passengers since 1945. Recognized as “America’s Favorite Boat Ride,” Circle Line is world-famous for sightseeing and special events including concerts and entertainment.

Operating from Pier 83 in Hudson River Park at 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, (convenient to Times Square, The High Line and Hudson Yards) and Slip 6 in Battery Park, Circle Line is the oldest and largest provider of sightseeing cruises using the most modern vessels. NYCL also operates the New York Water Taxi transportation fleet of ferries, New York’s only maritime thrill-ride, The Beast, innovative maritime restaurants, North River Lobster Company and La Barca Cantina.

New York Cruise Lines has an immediate opportunity for a flexible, self-starting, hard-working and organized individual to work directly with the Captain as a Deckhand to ensure the highest level of customer service, safety, and sanitation.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in all safety and environmental programs including emergency drills

• Maintain a neat and clean appearance with company uniform provided

• Assist in the transfer of passengers to and from vessel

• Assist the captain in checking and inspecting the vessels safety equipment

• Assure that all passengers remain seated while vessel is under way When necessary and directed by the captain, assisting in transfer of cargo

• Report immediately to the captain incidents, problems, hazards, or unsafe conditions which could cause damage to the vessel/other vessels or harm to crew members, passengers, and others

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Willing to learn and participate in training and drills

• Always be on time and prepared for work

• Follow instructions of the captain or senior deckhand

• Ability to lift 40 pounds Ability to climb ladders, throw lines, and raise/lower gangways is a must

• Pre-employment and random drug testing required

• Manage multiple priorities/tasks
• TWIC Card Required

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume as a WORD document in order to be considered for the position. EOE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TWIC Card (Preferred)

Work Location: One location