Sailing Canoe Captain (Casual)
Mauna Kea Resorts•Waimea, HI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Division: Beach & Activities is seeking a Band 1 Sailing Canoe Captain. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and providing an exceptional water experience for Mauna Kea guests and Club Members. The captain must adhere to proper safety procedures, possess knowledge of vessel operation, repair, maintenance, ocean weather, port procedures, and maritime laws, while conducting all activities with environmental protection best practices.
Requirements
- Must have 25/50- or 100-ton Master Captain’s License (Mariner Learning System)
- CPR or related first aid certifications required
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years’ experience in boat handling preferred
- Ability to maintain a professional, well-groomed appearance per company standards
- Must be creative, pleasant, smiling and friendly
Responsibilities
- Ensure guest safety and an elevated experience on the water
- Greet guests in a warm and friendly manner, offer assistance according to resort standards
- Steer and operate the sailing vessel
- Oversee the conduct and operation of the vessel, crew members, and guests before, during, and after all vessel activities
- Dock and undock sailing vessel, navigate through tight spaces
- Launch and return the vessel in a safe and professional manner, and communicate with beach staff to ensure the safety of all guests
- Alter navigation plans based on weather conditions to keep vessel and passengers safe
- Inspect sailing canoe to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessel and equipment and their conformity to regulations
- Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds using charts, compasses, area plotting sheets, and knowledge of local conditions
- Coordinate the activities of crew members to perform necessary tasks
- Maintain all onboard equipment and keep detailed records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather conditions, passenger status, and pollution control efforts
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the preventative maintenance program for the sailing canoe and all other vessels in the Mauna Kea wa’a fleet
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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