Harbor Captain (overnight hours) - 2025 Seasonal Two Harbors

Catalina Island Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Become a Harbor Captain for Catalina Island Company’s patrol team. You'll be responsible for ensuring safety in harbor operations, performing vessel management, and providing exceptional service to guests. Must hold relevant maritime credentials and demonstrate strong customer service skills. Join us for a unique experience in a beautiful location!

Benefits

Employee Housing provided

Retail, Lodging, and Travel Discounts

Opportunity for adventure

Qualifications

• Must hold a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as OUPV or MASTER.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Boat handling experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Patrol mooring fields to ensure safety.
• Respond to emergencies and monitor marine radios.
• Conduct routine inspections of vessels and moorings.

Skills

Customer service

Boat handling

Navigation

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

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Harbor Captain (overnight hours) - 2025 Seasonal Two Harbors

Apply locations Two Harbors, CA time type Variable time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 13, 2025 (18 hours left to apply) job requisition id R12

Find Your Future in Paradise!

Catalina Island Company welcomes all guests and visitors to our very special island. Beyond being warm and courteous, our exceptional team members are knowledgeable and helpful - anticipating and personalizing their service on an individualized basis.

We seek individuals like YOU to create the finest personal service and extraordinary experiences for our guests.

WHY CATALINA ISLAND?
We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive atmosphere where every team member plays a role in crafting unforgettable moments for our guests. Join a team that's as vibrant and inspiring as the island itself!

Job Summary:

Harbor Patrol is responsible for ensuring safe operations and assists boaters on and off their moorings throughout the 12 coves that make up Catalina Island west-end, encompassing more than 25 miles of coastline and over 700 moorings. Harbor personnel with licensed operator credentials ferry passengers to and from the pier for access to shoreside amenities.

The Harbor Patrol Night Audit is an experienced boat operator holding a USCG merchant mariner credential with an OUPV endorsement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Management reserves the right to modify or change assigned work and make reasonable accommodations to ensure employees can perform essential job functions.

• Patrol mooring fields and waterfront to ensure safety of guests and property, and remove navigational hazards from waterways

• Monitor marine radios, respond to emergencies (towing, boat fires, medical, disabled vessels, etc.), and operate within established policies and procedures

• Conduct routine inspections of company vessels, moorings, docks, and lines; perform general maintenance and cleaning

• Tow guests, company, and unattended vessels; assist with mooring assignments, reservations, and guide vessels through the mooring field

• Dispense fuel, water, and pump-out services for guest and Harbor vessels

• Handle lines for commercial passenger ferries and operate shore-boat services and charters

• Communicate general information about the Harbor, including policies, rules, events, and available facilities

• Other duties as assigned

Licenses and Certifications Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License

• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as OUPV or MASTER

• FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED

• Boat handling experience required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• Live aboard boaters preferred

• Computer / tablet proficiency

• ABCs of California Boating and USCG navigation rules

Ability To:

• Safely operate a Patrol vessel in the harbor, coastal waterways, and close quarter mooring fields, including maintaining a holding pattern alongside other vessel

• Use VHF radio, tablet, and electronic charts to navigate and communicate effectively

• Demonstrate strong customer service skills, exercising tact, judgment, maturity, and clear communication

• Complete accurate, grammatically correct reports and maintain records of work performed

• Safely perform assignments under all weather conditions and maintain constant situational awareness

• Operate, maintain, and use harbor vessels and equipment effectively, including proper vessel tie-ups and knot tying (bowline, rolling hitch, cleat hitch, square knot, bowline on a bight)

• Tow vessels on hip and stern, and understand and enforce relevant laws, regulations, and policies

• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments independently

• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with team members and customers

• Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, on the radio, and in writing, using clear English

• Follow directions, efficiently coordinate with the department, and contribute to team goals

• Pass pre-employment background and drug tests, including random drug tests throughout employment

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands required to perform the essential functions of this position may be accommodated for individuals with disabilities.

• Physical strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium work, stand for extended periods (8+ hours), and operate a Patrol boat

• Adequate vision and hearing to safely operate vessels, read materials, and communicate effectively over the radio

• Ability to walk, climb, descend pier ramps, board vessels, and perform tasks like inspecting moorings and handling lines

• Hand and finger dexterity to operate controls, secure vessels, and use tablets

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to inspect equipment and moorings, and lift/push/pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor environment with moderate to loud noise levels

• Cold and hot temperatures or inclement weather conditions

• Exposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes

• Schedule may include working weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays, standard working hours are an eight-hour shift between 10:00 pm – 8:00 am

Harbor personnel residing on their own boats may be assigned a mooring and outer cove Harbor Patrol position at White’s Landing, Emerald Bay, or Catalina Harbor. A Harbor Patrol vessel will be assigned for use while on shift for patrols and fee collections.

SCHEDULE

This position requires a flexible schedule with shifts that consist of a rotating schedule of weekday and weekends shifts, including day, night, and holiday work hours.

LIFE ON CATALINA ISLAND
. Employee Housing (dormitory-style) provided at a low cost for selected role
. A fast paced, exciting work environment with upward mobility and growth opportunities
. Meet and engage with people from all over the country and world!

BENEFITS/PERKS
. Retail, Lodging, and Travel Discounts
. A summer of adventure!

BEING YOU AT CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY:
We are inclusive of, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

We welcome applications with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our candidates. Please discuss with our Talent Acquisition team during our selection process.

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