Boat Captain

Job Description: Boat Captain

North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental is currently accepting applications for many available positions for Summer 2025. Must have housing or connections to housing for summer 2025 to be considered.

Open Positions: Boat Captain: USCG Certified (6-pack minimum)

Work Site: 7220 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148

Training: May 15th through June 1st (approximately 5-7 days in this period)

Season: June 1st through October 15th

Full Time: 4 days a week, 10-12 hours a day

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Looking to utilize your United States Coast Guard Captain’s license? Are you itching for the chance to finally use your skills / college degree while getting to be on the water everyday? At NLTBR, a captain position gives you more opportunities than just driving boats. You can increase not only your customer interactions skills but expand your network for your future career. If you think your skills can make a difference for a small growing business, we would love to hear from you.

We focus on open communication in all aspects of our company. We will work with each employee to support them as best as possible for this position and in their future career path. As an employer, our goal is to benefit your career, help you do something you love and have complete transparency from us.

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OPEN POSITION: CAPTAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Operate a 21-26’ open bow passenger vessel on Lake Tahoe.

Present a clean boat for your guest each and every rental, up to 3 rentals a day. (AM PM and sunset cruises are services we offer) Hours vary from 7am-9pm, and we can accommodate flexible scheduling for your individual needs.

Knowing how to operate safely with unpredictable weather is a must. Knowledge of afternoon Sierra winds.

Knowledge of Lake Tahoe geography is a MUST, but will be included in training.

Maintain a safe environment on the boat at all times, docked, driving, anchored ect.

Follow USCG and Lake Tahoe safety guidelines.

Maintain safety equipment aboard the vessel.

Fuel boats as needed.

Assist in light mechanic work on the boat maintenance and repairs.

Will be fully trained in all Dockhand duties for when you are not captaining. This includes maintenance and daily tasks, which will include keeping the dock clean, upkeep of bathrooms, taking trash out, putting away tubes and assisting with coworkers' rentals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a current USCG license to carry passengers for hire. (OUPV 6-pack minimum)

Able to build rapport naturally with anyone you meet.

Good health and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must enjoy working in an outdoor environment, with different customers daily.

Able to conduct routine daily tasks with limited or no supervision.

Must enjoy entertaining people and communicating with fellow workers.

Must submit results of DOT drug screen urinalysis prior to employment. Results of the drug screen must indicate no use of illegal or dangerous drugs including marijuana. You will be enrolled in a random drug testing consortium for the entire season.

Desirable additional traits/skills to add to Captain positions:

Mechanical knowledge- Volvo Penta experience, Boat repairs, Car repairs, Electrical, Audio

Photo/Video editing skills- Commercials, Tik Toks, Instagram Reels, Stories

Marketing Expertise- Non-paid advertising, Facebook marketing, Target Audience

Accounting Experience- Quickbooks, Tax Reduction Strategies

Knot Tying - Sailors, Boaters, Arborist, Climbers

Disqualifications for the position

Looks for ways to get out of work

Not good with people, lack of ability to entertain

Needs to be told what to do and cannot come up with plans or tasks on their own

Likes working individually and not part of a team

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Starting 20$ with limited experience (range; $15-25K per summer) tips (range; $50-$100 for a half day and $100-$200 for a full day). Paychecks are distributed bi-weekly.

Boat rentals on Tahoe have a high break even cost, but when we hit our mark our employees benefit with the company profits through bonuses.

Company boats for personal use on days off (depending on availability)

Occasional (at least once a week) Employee Meals/Coffee/BBQ - Cooked on site or bought for employees

Company is required to withhold applicable federal taxes from paychecks.

Covered for work related injuries/illnesses by our maritime insurance.

Unemployment insurance.

Employees reimbursed for educational expenses related to employment or advancing education.

Apply by submitting an really application and sending us an email containing:

1) Why do you want to work for NLTBR (North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental)?

2) Where do you currently live? Can you be reliable about getting to work by 8 am each day?

3) Do you need any time off during peak times in the summer 2025 (June-August)?

4) Describe your captain experience in detail and references for your quality of service (customers reviews) or seamanship (managers. performance reviews).

5) What are you proactive (hobbies or talents) about in your life? How do you consistently develop yourself outside of work?

6) Where would you volunteer/work if you had all the money in the world?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: 4 Days a week, 10-12 hour shifts

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour, Pay will be based on productivity, guest engagement, google reviews, and not only from years of experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $40