Port Captain

Job Summary

Liberty Cruise is currently hiring for a Port Captain to join our team in the NYC area! The Port Captain is responsible for the all aspects of the crew - training, hiring, scheduling, payroll. This position will also be operating vessels as needed.

About Us: 
Liberty Cruise is a New York-based brand offering a variety of public and private events and cruises. The portfolio of brands we own and manage includes TopView Sightseeing, Event Cruises NYC, Liberty Cruise, Bike Rental Central Park, and Attraction Pass. Our event and cruise team served over 500k customers annually, creating unforgettable experiences for New Yorkers and visitors. As we scale, we are looking for aspiring professionals to join the team and help drive the growth further. Our company is experiencing a great expansion and is planning on growing the fleet of vessels. The candidate would play a pivotal role in translating our vision into reality.

Compensation

• $90,000  - $100,000/year
• Weekly performance bonus

Benefits

• Health Care, Dental, and Vision
• Vacation
• Union Membership

Qualifications

• Must possess a 100-ton USCG masters license
• At least 10 years US Coast Guard experience (passenger vessel sub chapter T and K)
• 2-5 years experience operating passengers boats in NY harbor
• First aid & CPR
• TWIC
• MROP (marine radio operators permit)

Job Responsibilities

• Operate our vessels in all sea and weather conditions in a safe manner, docking, undocking, and navigating in NY harbor
• Conduct pre-cruise checks and meetings and communicate to crew all necessary information regarding the cruise (special needs, boarding procedures, etc.)
• Create and implement training manuals and SOPs to aid in a safe work environment.
• Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations.
• Create the schedule for our crew and complete payroll as needed.

Benefits: 

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Twin screw: 5 years (Required)
• vessel operation: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• 100-ton USCG masters license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000