What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Boat Captain position at Sweetwater Lifestyles?
About us
www.sweetwaterlifestyles.com
Sweetwater Lifestyles is expanding yet again! Exceptional full-time positions and growth opportunities await qualified candidates. We are a two-fold operation, in that we operate a high end, boutique-style boat club that offers high end boats, Captain’s Services and several other unique amenities to our members.
We also operate a charter boat company that offers private and public charters on our commercially built USCG inspected passenger vessels. We operate in Bonita Bay Marina off the Imperial River in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Essential Functions & Qualifications:
· Personality, positive attitude, friendly demeanor, broad social skills and work ethic are paramount...if you truly have all of these, we can teach you.
· We work extremely hard at certain times of year, so stamina and the ability to have a flexible schedule during “season” is critical.
· Demonstrate the ability to proactively approach and engage passengers and members for lengthy periods of time.
· Will be working in the elements of SW Florida weather
· Common boat handling skills of single and double screw boats and vessels
· Navigation knowledge of Estero Bay, Naples Bay, Marco Island and Pine Island Sound
Additional Qualifications and Skills
· 25 ton USCG Master Captain’s License minimum. Will consider candidates with a 6- Pack license who could obtain a Master’s license within 90-180 days from date of hire.
· Must have a valid TWIC card, be CPR certified and have First Aid certification
· Existing membership in a drug consortium is a plus or could enroll into ours upon date of hire.
· Must possess an FCC operator’s permit or could obtain it upon date of hire.
· Must reside full time in SW Florida
Benefits
· Generous hourly pay and overtime opportunities in season (Christmas through Easter)
· Company subsidizes half the cost of your health care coverage.
· 401k with company match and free life insurance
· Full personal liability insurance when operating our boats/vessels.
· 15 days paid PTO time with flexible off-season schedule.
If you have the skills, experience, are customer friendly, local and have full time residency in SW Florida and ready for a new and exciting opportunity, then we would like to talk to you!
Please submit resumes and cover letters to steve@sweetwaterlifestyles.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30