Located in the Nations Capital, Sloan's Pink Boats is looking for Master Captains to operate our beautiful 20ft pontoon for the 2024 boat season. Running from April through October, this 10 passenger pontoon needs Master Captains ready to conduct 3-4 hour tours at DC Wharf
As background, Sloans Pink Boat is in its first year of operation however we are the first pink party boat in Washington DC and expected to be boated throughout the season. We are expected to be the premier for rental business bachelorlette parties, girls day, barbie-theme parties, and birthday parties.
CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Excellent skills in boat handling
- Opening and closing procedures including daily logbook entries, turning on and checking electronics, checking fuel and water levels, and ensure the deckhand is following standard procedures/cleanliness
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to socialize with passengers
- Experience and proficiency as a Marine Radio Operator
- In emergency situations the knowledge and level-headedness to adjust normal operations and help secure business property, assets, and/or vessel and passenger safety
- Run and log regular safety drills with deckhands (fire, man overboard, abandon ship, etc)
BACKGROUND
The successful candidate will be a friendly and safety minded, professional captain able to manage crew members to get work done in a timely and efficient manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have a valid Master USCG License with a minimum of an Inland rating and 25 Gross Tons and a clean USCG record. The person must also have the following qualifications:
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and be enrolled in a random drug testing program (unless enrolled in another drug consortium currently)
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Be a skillful leader/teacher for crew if needed
- Open to new ideas, and a “team-player”
- First aid and CPR certified
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Shifts can last anywhere from 3-12 hours depending on bookings for that day
- While there is a small canopy to provide shade, this is an outside job than runs rain or shine, and temperatures in the summer can reach upwards of 100 degrees
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $60.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Master USCG License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20024: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person