Boat Mate

Clearwater Marine Aquarium • Clearwater, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boat Mate is the captain's right-hand person, responsible for fulfilling all requests from the captain and providing advice on matters concerning the vessel and passengers. This role involves taking direction from the captain, communicating information to passengers as needed, and ensuring passenger safety through safety demonstrations and emergency assistance. The Mate is also tasked with performing maintenance, keeping the vessel clean and ready, and assisting passengers with embarkation and debarkation.

Requirements

• Enrolled in CMA Random Drug Testing Program.
• General knowledge of the operation and maintenance of small passenger vessels.
• Demonstrated ability to tie basic nautical knots.
• Demonstrated ability in the operation of small passenger vessels.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring maintenance and operation of the vessels
• General readiness of CMA vessels including: Fuel, water, waste; Safety equipment; Vessel cleanliness; Scheduling of periodic maintenance; Scheduling of annual USCG inspections; Ensuring all proper and current Documentation including placards, manuals, Charts, Lightlists, Radio Station License, etc. are on board; Any other documentation that is required of a Small Passenger Vessel
• Making safety announcements and/or safety demonstrations on each trip and knowing the location and operation of safety devices.
• Performing Emergency procedures, man overboard, fire and abandon ship drills every 90 days on each vessel.
• Assisting with docking a vessel and properly securing the vessel to the dock or pier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED