Boat Captain

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 55,800 - 72,540; Full time

Job summary

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn) in Juneau is seeking a Boat Captain to operate and maintain the whale-watching vessel and to lead the crew during tours, delivering exceptional customer service and safe, informative voyages.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a 50T marine captain, a passion for whales and wildlife, and a proven ability to communicate clearly with crew, mechanics and guests. Flexibility for weekends, holidays and on-call rotations is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a 50T marine captain.
• Passion for whales and wildlife with engaging personality.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the vessel.
• Lead the crew during tours.
• Maintain logs and compliance reporting.
• Support the marine mechanic.

Skills

Coast Guard regulations

Tour guide experience

Leadership & team motivation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

On Water

Boat Captain

$5,000.00 - $6,500.00 / month + tips

Juneau

Our Whale Watching Boat Captains are responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism and compliance among the crew and must demonstrate excellent customer service, local knowledge, effective guiding skills, and understanding of vehicle maintenance procedures as specified by the FMCSA.

Essential Job Functions

• Vessel operation and maintenance
• Leading the crew in guiding the tour
• Building a culture of performance excellence
• Help with sheduled maintenance and repairs
• Maintianing logs and Compliance reporting
• Supporting the marine mechanic

The ideal candidate will have 5-plus years experience as a 50T marine captain.. The candidate must exhibit a passion for whales and wildlife, and have an engaging personality. As a peer leader, the candidate will lead by example and motivate through clear and regular communication with crew, mechanics and others.

Additional requirements

• Familiar with Coast Guard regulations
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Mminimum 50T Captains liscense
• 5 years of proven tour guide experience with references
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays and on-call rotations

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry the same for short distances up and down stairs and steep inclines. Ability to sit in awkward positions for long periods, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over various equipment.