Whale Watching Deckhand/Naturalist

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Holland America-Princess in Juneau is seeking a Whale Watching Deckhand/Naturalist to educate guests about whales and the Tongass National Forest. The role involves guiding tours, safety briefings, and on-board duties on an Alaska vessel.

Applicants must have CPR/First Aid certification, be physically fit, and willing to pass pre-employment drug testing with enrollment in a random pool.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• Enrollment in a random drug testing pool required.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-trip safety briefing for guests and operation of a safe tour.
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of equipment and sanitary food/service.
• Deliver an entertaining and informed narrative about flora, fauna and marine history of the area.
• Assist guests in boarding/disembarking; secure and release vessel from the dock; participate in mandatory safety drills.
• Create a positive, professional culture and work environment.
• Follow safety and operational policies.

Skills

Safety briefing

Customer service

Public speaking

Job description

Marine

Whale Watching Deckhand/Naturalist

$21.00 / hour

Juneau

Spend your summer on the water, educating excited guests about whales, Southeast Alaska and the Tongass National Forest.

As a deckhand you will assist customers in a friendly, professional manner as they board and disembark the vessel, secure and release the vessel from the dock, participate in mandatory safety drills, and maintain an emergency station billet. You should be in good physical condition and prepared to work in inclement weather. Current CPR/First Aid certification, pre-employment drug testing, and enrollment in a random testing pool are required.Duties will include but are not limited to:

Providing pre-trip safety briefing for the guests & operation of a safe tour

Daily cleaning and maintenance of all equipment & sanitary food/beverage service

Learning the information necessary to deliver an entertaining and informed narrative during the tour including flora, fauna, and natural history of the area with a focus on whales and other marine mammals

Creating a positive, professional culture and work environment

Understanding and compliance with company safety & operational policies

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