Job Description
As a Boat Captain for Island Dreamer Sailing your duties will include learning the general mechanics and safety equipment for each boat, boat handling, and learning the inlets, shallow reefs, snorkel spots and dangerous shoals of the Biscayne National Park. Great leadership, first aid knowledge and VHF radio communication skills are essential to this job. Internal training on the history and marine biology of the Park is provided and the ability to be an interpretive tour guide is required.
You will also be responsible for the safety of the guests snorkeling and/or diving off the boat as well as helping them with their snorkel/dive gear. You will be responsible for the safety of the passengers while paddle boarding and kayaking off the boat while exploring the Jones Lagoon, and learning to navigate around the Jones Lagoon is essential. You will be loading paddle boards, kayaks and dive gear on the boat, therefore the ability to lift 50 lbs is required.
Being a Team Player is essential to join our operation as we have a dedicated group of employees who have bought in to a culture of teamwork, and many have been with us for years.
Working weekends are required, we are willing to adapt any 5 day work week to your needs as long as both weekend days are worked.
A typical work day at Island Dreamer is between 8-9hrs with the option to work 9 daily.