San Diego Ferry Boat Captain

Flagship-Cruises-; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Flagship Cruises & Events in San Diego is seeking a Captain to oversee vessel operations, ensure safety, and deliver exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hospitality environment. This role requires strong teamwork, calm under pressure, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will manage navigation, safety drills, crew training, and daily inspections while maintaining top guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screenings.
• 25 GT, 50 GT or 100 GT Merchant Mariner Credential with satisfactory record.
• CPR certified or certification can be provided.
• Strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and major holidays.
• TWIC card required for access to secured areas.
• Team player and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain command and responsibility for safe operation, navigation, and management of vessel, passengers and crew.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, USCG regulations, and maritime safety standards.
• Safely navigate, dock, undock, and maneuver the vessel in varying conditions.
• Participate in safety procedures and drills for crew and passengers.
• Ongoing crew management, training and drilling per laws and regulations.
• Conduct pre-departure inspections to ensure readiness, safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
• Focus on customer service and guest satisfaction while delivering hospitality.
• Maintain knowledge of ship systems and proper maintenance.
• Analyze and solve problems while prioritizing tasks.
• Promote teamwork and professional relationships among crew.
• Administrative and documentation duties as required.
• Provide training to new Captains and Deckhands.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

Navigation

Emergency drills

Teamwork

Customer service

Vessel operations

Problem solving

Job description

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Part Time 92101, San Diego, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1076

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Primary Purpose of Position

The Captain is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient vessel operations while delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hospitality environment. This role requires a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure. Captains support vessel readiness and operational preparations and must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Success in this role is measured through management evaluations, peer feedback, and a demonstrated commitment to growth and skill development.

• Maintain full command and responsibility for safe operation, navigation, and management of the vessel, passengers, and crew.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, U.S. Coast Guard regulations, and maritime safety standards.
• Safely navigate, dock, undock, and maneuver the vessel in varying weather, traffic, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in the execution of all safety procedures, including emergency drills for all crew and passengers.
• Ongoing crew management, training & drilling adhering to all applicable United States Coast Guard, Federal, and State laws.
• Conduct pre-departure inspections to ensure vessel readiness, safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Attention to customer service and guest satisfaction while providing exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers.
• Detailed working knowledge of all ships systems and their proper maintenance
• Ability to analyze and solve problems while prioritizing tasks in order of importance
• Strong focus on teamwork with the ability to establish & maintain effective professional relationships
• Administrative and documentation duties as required
• Provide training to new and existing Captains and Deckhands
• Additional job duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol screenings.
• 25 GT, 50 GT or 100 GT or higher Merchant Mariner Credential with satisfactory record.
• CPR certified or certification can be provided
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and major holidays.
• Will be required to apply for a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Team player and have ability to work independently

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/pull/push 50lbs
• Ability to bend, rotate and reach frequently
• Ascending/descending stairs or ladders safely
• Ability to maneuver through/in/around small and/or confined areas within the vessel
• Must be able to maintain both static and dynamic standing balance to complete various duties associated with job

Flagship Cruises & Events is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, Flagship Cruises & Events participates in the E-Verify.