Lake Dillon Boat Rides (LDBR), LLC provides scenic and historic boat tours and private charters on Lake Dillon.
LDBR was created to provide Summit County visitors and residents the exhilaration that can only be found while boating on a high alpine lake. We provide professionally guided and captained tours aboard our premium 28-foot deck boat.
LDBR is seeking part-time Captains to run daily scenic tours between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. from approximately June 1 to September 30, 2024 as well as dock hands to check in passengers.
Job Duties
· Follow and maintain safe operating practices according to LDBR Tour Operations Manual.
· Prepare the tour boat for tours including cleaning and maintenance items.
· Refill boat with fuel at marina gas dock as required.
· Greet and check in passengers ensuring liability waivers are completed.
· Brief passengers on safety procedures including location of fire extinguisher and PFDs.
· Safely depart dock on-time.
· Navigate a pre-set tour route at LDBR-prescribed speeds.
· Provide historical commentary.
· Point out and describe wildlife.
· Explain facts and figures about the lake and dam.
· Answer passenger questions.
· Confidently ask for referrals and reviews on social media.
· Take photos of guests and/or guests’ ID’s if required.
· Return to the dock safely and on time.
· Assist passengers with disembarking.
· Prep boat for next tour or rental.
Required Qualifications
· Unwavering punctuality – shifts begin no less than 15 minutes before each scheduled tour; shift ends after the boat has been cleaned and prepared for the next tour, which includes filling with fuel if required as well as pumping out holding tank.
· Professionalism.
· Ability to multi-task: engaging with patrons while safely maneuvering the vessel and retaining situational awareness of other boaters, water recreators (e.g., kayaks, SUPs), and changing weather conditions while avoiding shallow areas of the lake.
· High degree of sociability.
· Entertaining and engaging speaking and conversational abilities.
· Willingness to develop expert-level knowledge on all-things Summit County and Lake Dillon (Dillon Reservoir).
· Completion of US SAILING Safety at Sea Certification (coastal); online course.
· Completion of US SAILING Start Powerboating Right! and pass a safe power boating exam with a score of 90% or better; LDBR will administer the exam.
· LDBR Powerboat Handling Skills Test – LDBR will administer the exam.
· Current First Aid and CPR + AED Certification.
· At least 100 hours of experience operating a powerboat as skipper and ability to safely pilot an outdrive powerboat in and out of the docks and around the lake in any weather conditions without assistance of dock hands or other crew.
· Knowledge of marine systems and general vessel cleaning and maintenance.
· Valid driver’s license.
· Clean MVR (moving vehicle infractions will be reviewed case by case).
· Conversational fluency in English; other languages a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
· U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License (OUPV, Master)
Positions are hourly and will pay $18-30 per hour plus gratuities.
Candidates should send resume and cover letter to:
info @ lakedillonboatrides . com