Weekend Vessel First Mate – Passenger Boat Crew

Clearwater-Marine-Aquarium; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is seeking a part-time Boat Mate in Clearwater, FL. The role requires weekends and is on-site. You will be the captain's right hand, ensuring passenger safety, conducting safety demonstrations, and assisting with embarkation and debarkation.

Essential tasks include maintaining vessel readiness, fuel/water/waste checks, safety equipment, and annual inspections, with duties also covering documentation, and aiding in emergency procedures and docking when needed.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of operation and maintenance of small passenger vessels.
• Demonstrated ability to tie basic nautical knots.
• Demonstrated ability in the operation of small passenger vessels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vessel readiness and safety equipment.
• Conduct safety demonstrations for passengers.
• Assist in embarkation and debarkation of passengers.
• Assist with docking and securing vessel.

Skills

Nautical knowledge

Vessel operation

Safety demonstrations

Passenger assistance

Education

HS diploma

Drug testing program enrollment

Job description

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is seeking a part-time Boat Mate in Clearwater, FL. The role requires weekends and is on-site. You will be the captain's right hand, ensuring passenger safety, conducting safety demonstrations, and assisting with embarkation and debarkation.

Essential tasks include maintaining vessel readiness, fuel/water/waste checks, safety equipment, and annual inspections, with duties also covering documentation, and aiding in emergency procedures and docking when needed.