Makai Adventures specializes in small group tours(up to 25 people) for whale watching, snorkeling, and private charters. We are currently seeking a Captain to join our team asap.
All Captain applicants are required to have a valid Captainʻs License. Experience whale watching on a similar vessel is preferred. All Applicants are required to have: First Aid/CPR certifications, valid drivers license, be a US citizen, and desire to thrive in the boating industry. This position requires a pre-employment drug test as well as enrollment in a random drug testing consortium for the duration of your employment. Applicants must be physically fit and have ocean experience. Wage will be based on experience, 100% medical/dental/optical insurance provided once basic state requirements are met. Tips are split 50/50 with crew and average 18-30%.
Interested applicants please e-mail a resume that includes all boating experience and why you would like to work for our small family-run company. If you would like to join our team, we encourage you to check out our website and learn more about our company! www.makaiadventures.com
General responsibilities and requirements:
- Obtain CPR, 1st AID, and Lifeguard Certification within 14 days of hire.
- Able to free dive minimum. 15 feet.
- Be able to lift 50lbs with ease.
- Be comfortable swimming 100 yards and treading water for 2 minutes.
- Successfully perform all crew duties including but not limited to line handling, docking,
- mooring at snorkel site and putting the boat to sleep, cleaning, maintenance etc.
- Strives to continue to learn about mechanical maintenance and boat systems.
- Stays up to date on vessel and passenger safety protocols.
- Provide 5-star customer service when interacting with passengers and/or potential passengers both on and off the vessels while striving to continue to enhance the passenger experience.
- Desires to continue learning about local marine wildlife, culture and geology.
- Deep interest/passion in local marine life and Hawaiian culture is a plus.
- Remains up to date on company trips, promotions, retail, and other offerings.
- Displays enthusiasm for company development and helping us grow!
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and remain on a random drug testing consortium.
Further Requirements:
- Charismatic
- Positive attitude, enthusiastic and outgoing
- Flexible
- Teamplayer
- Self-motivated
- Strong work ethic
- Impeccable communication skills
- Able to exert physical activity, bend, lift, swim, stand, etc. for long periods of time in various
- weather conditions.
- Able to work long days.
- Lifeguard experience preferred
Captain Specific Requirements:
General responsibilities and requirements:
- Maintains and manages all aspects of assigned vessel.
- Quickly and effectively solves any mechanical issues, ensuring the charter can safely run.
- Maintains Log Book and participates in monthly drills.
- Responsible for upkeep of physical and mechanical attributes of the vessel.
- Ensures systems, including but not limited to appearance, organization, mechanics, appliances etc. meet company standards at all times.
- Reports monthly inventory.
- Provides solutions to problems in a timely manner.
- Ensures charters run safely and successfully.
- Ensures COI and Coast Guardmandated regulations/certifications are up to date.
- Enforces policiesonboard.