Seasonal Jet Boat Captain
Job Description
Oh Captain, my Captain! Our Jet Boat Captains have the most important role at Whirlpool Jet. They operate our triple-turbo diesel vessels through our whitewater playground – the Class V rapids of the Niagara Gorge. A commitment to safety, professionalism (and taking guests on the ride of their life!) is essential for this position. If you want to be the driver behind 1500 horsepower & 31,000 lbs of thrust, then this is the job for you. Current First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred but all training and certifications are provided in-house for successful candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of passengers and crew at all times, including all aspects of passenger control
- Daily mechanical maintenance and duties of assigned vessels
- Logging of all trips and proper completion of all vessel maintenance checks
- Ensure trip leaders are giving proper briefings as per TL manual (Captain must be knowledgeable and able to provide all briefings and orientations)
- Safely load and unload guests onto boats; physical assistance is required
- Ensure proper fuelling of vessels prior to each departure
- Assist with daily cleaning of vessels, scrub boats, seats, semi-dry bags, docks and guest gear
- Follow all company procedures in trip format and operations of vessels
- Report any mechanical or operational deficiencies to General Manager
- Conduct training of trip leaders and assist in training of Captains as required
Ideal Candidate would have or acquire (Whirlpool will pay for all required certifications):
- Master Limited under 60 tons certification/SVMO certification (preferred, but can be acquired)
- Restricted Radio Operators License (preferred, but can be acquired)
- Post-secondary education at an accredited maritime college or other institution preferred
- Current (within previous two (2) years) Transport Canada approved medical (preferred, but can be acquired)
- Customer service experience is preferred
- Knowledge of shipboard maintenance software and Microsoft office applications considered an asset
- All ages welcome, 18+
** The ability to work in both Canada and the USA considered an asset
Most of our positions are seasonal, beginning in late April-May and finishing around Halloween. But our staff love it so much, they come back every summer!
To see what your summer could be like, check out our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWgNPciMsrw
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours has been giving passengers a taste of adventure on the white water of the Niagara River since 1992. Passengers experience a thrilling and educational one-hour guided tour, where they can take in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Niagara Gorge, feel the rush of the Class 5 Devil’s Hole rapids and marvel at the power of the Niagara Whirlpool. The tour company’s fleet of custom-built jet boats depart from locations on the Canadian and American sides of the Niagara River, including Queenston, ON and Lewiston, NY.
How to Apply
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