Bridge Bay Marina Scenic Cruise Captain - Yellowstone National Park
About The Position
The Scenic Cruise Captain conducts scheduled guided boat trips on Yellowstone Lake, ensuring compliance with company policy and National Park Service and U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The Captain has overall responsibility for the safety of passengers, crew, and vessel, provides safety instructions, maintains radio contact with shore stations, and ensures accurate passenger manifests and order aboard the vessel. The role also provides commentary on the lake area's natural and human history, fish ecology, geography, and geology, and assists guests with questions about Yellowstone National Park. The Captain maintains vessel cleanliness and operating standards, reports malfunctions, fuels and secures the vessel, and completes required documentation. The Captain may authorize a capable mate to pilot the vessel and may train and coach the Scenic Cruise Mate in safe vessel operation. The position also supports other marina operations and duties as assigned, while maintaining positive working relationships and working in an environmentally conscious manner.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must pass written and practical seamanship examinations.
- Must have a valid driver's license with no high-risk violations in the past three years.
- Must have a current, valid U.S. Coast Guard license to operate a vessel for hire; 50 Ton Inland Master minimum, with 100 Ton preferred.
- Must be able to tie a proper Bowline and Cleat Hitch (Halyard) knot.
- Knowledge of marine-band radio rules and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety, emergency, and life-saving procedures; training is provided for current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Knowledge of park geography and history, with a focus on the lake area.
- Public speaking skills.
- Knowledge of National Park Service boating and fishing regulations.
- Supervision skills for passengers and crew.
- Knowledge of maintenance and operation of assigned equipment.
- Knowledge of weather patterns.
- Must have a valid FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit; not required for Scenic Cruise Mate.
- Must pass a DOT physical and DOT pre-employment and random drug screens.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, lifting, and standing throughout a 10+ hour shift, and have full function and usage of both hands.
- Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions and provide proper attire for those conditions.
- Must be able to work at elevations above 7,700 feet.
Nice To Haves
- A 100 Ton Inland Master license is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled guided scenic boat trips safely and in accordance with company, National Park Service, and U.S. Coast Guard policies and regulations.
- Take overall responsibility for the safety of passengers, crew, and vessel.
- Instruct guests in safety and life-saving emergency procedures.
- Maintain radio contact with shore stations throughout vessel operations.
- Ensure accurate passenger manifests and maintain order aboard the vessel.
- Provide accurate guided commentary about Yellowstone Lake area's natural and human history, fish ecology, geography, and geology.
- Assist guests with questions regarding Yellowstone National Park.
- Maintain vessel cleanliness and report malfunctions to management.
- Fuel the vessel and secure it when unattended.
- Complete required documentation.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, National Park Service personnel, and management.
- Work in an environmentally conscious manner.
- Authorize a mate to pilot the vessel when the mate demonstrates capability.
- Train and coach the Scenic Cruise Mate on safe vessel operation.
- Assist with other marina operations and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site cafeteria-style meals provided at low cost.
- Free on-site laundry facility, limited-bandwidth Wi-Fi, and utilities included.
- Free Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park pass.
- Employee Recreation Program with recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more.
- Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
- Retail, lodging, and travel discounts.
- $350 referral bonus program.
- Competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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