Job Description

Boat Captain Job Description

Category: Seasonal (April through September)

Salary Range: DOE

Location: Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, AK.

Position Summary

The overridingresponsibility of a boatcaptainis to SAFELYprovideahigh-qualityexperience for anyone being transportedby boatatthe direction ofIcy Strait Point. Captains are expected to be able to provide interpretation and narration for guests departing onexcursions andmay be required to switch excursion assignmentsas needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: Best, Authentic and Profitable Tour Destination.
• AlwaysCaptainin a SAFE, responsible manner and keep all equipment in SAFE condition.
• Deliver afirst-classexperience to allguests and visitors.
• Effective public speaking when addressing guests, crew or the public.
• Ensurecompliance with USCG laws and regulations.
• Follow all directives and regulations for keepingand maintaining boats in proper operating mode.
• Communicate with supervisor/manager whenboatsneedadditional maintenance.
• Must pass USCG pre-employment drug testing as well as random drug testing throughout the season.
• Learn and impart knowledgeto guestsand do site promotionof Icy Strait Point.
• Provide excellent customer service to all IPS guests.
• Ensure the safety of all guests on tours.
• Assist guests who need or requestassistance in getting on/off boat.
• Participate in all required training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years prior experience operating a boat.
• Must hold at a minimum 25-ton USCG certification.
• Thorough knowledge of Coast Guard regulations.
• Have or be able to attain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Must be insurable with Icy Strait Point (DUI, DWI, negligent or reckless driving citations within the past 5 years is uninsurable).
• Pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion of drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to learn a Tlingit Introduction, knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture.
• Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds).
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must have good verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Able to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Fully vaccinated:
  • One dose of single dose vaccine (J&J)
  • Two doses of two dose vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer)

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.L.93-638. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Room and Board

Icy Strait Point does offer employee housing for employees in Hoonah, Alaska. There is a flat monthly rate that is payroll deducted if you choose to stay in company housing. The rate covers the monthly rent, electric, trash, water/sewer, and internet. This is about 75% less expensive than if you were to try and find housing on your own. Hoonah has very limited housing simply due to the size of the community. Please note: dependent upon availability you may have a roommate and/or shared common areas (kitchen, restrooms, laundry facilities). Several housing facilities are similar to college dorm units. We do provide each house with basic furniture including pots/pans, dishes, single twin beds, a couch, and a dining table. What is NOT covered in the charge for employee housing is anything you would normally purchase for your own house such as basic necessities, groceries, cleaning supplies, sheets, towels, etc. No smoking in employee housing. No pets.

Employee Perks

• Signing Bonus of up to $500
• Training Bonus of $500
• Seasonal Incentive Bonuses ranging up to $1,200 may be earned based on performance and length of employment
• 40% discount on meals at Icy Strait Point
• 25% discount in ISP’s retail shops
• Free tours and excursions on a space-available basis

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