Jet Boat Captain

**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 fueling 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
- Master Limited under 60 tons certification/SVMO certification (preferred, can be acquired)
- Restricted Radio Operators License (preferred, 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
- Customer service experience is preferred
- 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

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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work in the US (dual citizen or work visa)?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-03-31