Position Title: Ferry Captain
Reports To: Ferry Operations Manager
Location: St. John, USVI
Status: Full-Time
Pay: $225 - $300 per shift
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
- Ensure a safe operation of USCG Inspected Vessel
- Responsible for all crew and passengers’ safety while under way and on the dock
- Conducting monthly safety drills
- Delegate and accounts for all pre-trip preparation and vessel inspection, post trip cleaning and resupply.
- Ensure crew delivers an enjoyable, guest centric and luxury experience throughout the ferry ride
- Account for and report routine maintenance and critical maintenance needs.
- Moving luggage, company provisions, and company packages on and off the vessel for ground transfers
- Conducting and supervising fueling operations
- Conducting and supervising daily shift duties for on duty crew team
- Manage assigned crew member(s)
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current USCG credential – Captains
- Master 100 Ton near coastal or higher tonnage
- Current First Aid/CPR
- TWIC Card required
- STCW Basic Training is a plus
- Crowd management is a plus
- St. John resident preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to walk on various types of surfaces including rough terrain, sitting, standing, maintaining balance, on the beach, and in the water, and working alone.
- Must be able to work various work settings such as exposure to sunlight and outside temperature.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the work.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations and safe practices.
- Ability to operate assigned equipment, read and interpret documents.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
- Must be able to operate with little or no supervision.
- Must be willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
- Team Player, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Previous ferry experience is a plus
- Knowledge of local destinations
- Basic knowledge of maintenance of vessels a plus
If you are interested in the role, please apply directly on our website: https://www.redhospitality.co/careers/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $225.00 - $300.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person