Flamingo Adventures Hiring for Boat Captain at Homestead, Florida Full Time

Boat Captain

Flamingo Adventures, located within The Everglades National Park, is now hiring Boat Captains. Candidates must be highly service oriented, flexible to assist in multiple areas as needed, and comfortable working around water. 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Low cost housing ($40 per week) and RV sites ($20 per week) are available!

Our team members at Flamingo Adventures also enjoy free and/or discounted bicycle, kayak, and boat rentals, food discounts, and free boat tours.

Popular onsite activities include kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, hiking, bike riding, and camping. We are also located within a reasonable driving distance from the Florida Keys, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami beaches and nightlife!

Apply today to join our all-star team!

In accordance with Guest Services, Inc.’s (Guest Services) duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting a vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our customers and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, that can be reduced by vaccinations. All employees are required to receive vaccinations as determined by Guest Services, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Tour Boat Captains pilot twin outboard 45’ Corinthian Catamarans in Everglades Backcountry and Near Costal Florida Bay waters. Our Captains operate in strict compliance with USCG regulations and are responsible for the safety of passengers and crew, for providing and documenting crew training and drills, and for typical vessel preventative maintenance services.

Crew on our Corinthians is a Naturalist / Narrator / Deckhand although we occasionally run Six Pack tours without a Naturalist where an inclination to narrate is necessary. We may also have a need for Six Pack Captains.

This position requires willingness to participate in random USCG Drug Screening.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safe operation, cleaning, and general up keep of a passenger vessel.
• Safe vessel tie up to docks and piers;
• Positive communication with crew;
• Passenger embarkation/debarkation safety and operation;
• Repair and modification of related equipment such as pumps, lines, hoses;
• Grease, lube, and maintenance of the marine systems;
• Maintain accurate logs and records;
• Interacts with customers and management in a professional manner

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Current USCG MMC 25+ GRT Near Coastal or Inland waters. TWIC and STCW are NOT required.
• OUPV Six Pack Captains are encouraged to apply for training positions
• Valid state Driver’s License
• Previous experience narrating tours is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others is essential.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk on nearly a constant basis
• Able to bend, rotate and reach frequently
• Carry, push/pull and/or lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ascending/descending stairs or ladders safely
• Manipulate/handle/grip materials required to perform job
• 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
• Must be capable of performing emergency duties as listed in the vessel’s station bill

EQUIPMENT USED

• Single and Twin engine motor vessels ranging from 15’ to 45’ LOA.
• Pickup trucks for launching / retrieving / trailering the above vessels
• Typical Marina, boat, and dock maintenance equipment associate with the position

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.