Tahoe Water Team Boat Captain, Seasonal

Essential Duties

• Licensed Boat Captain, experienced in captaining wake boats and outboard vessels
• Safety deckhand and equipment handler
• Provide white glove professional service while maintaining a natural and comfortable environment 
• Follow Team SOP’s to ensure proper equipment is in place to support daily activities
• Assemble, prep, maintain and administer use of various water equipment 
• Prep, assemble and install equipment accordingly 
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly equipment maintenance  
• Maintain integrity and organization of equipment, vessels, and vehicles 
• Responsible for on-going maintenance projects such as upkeeping gear & assembling equipment 
• Prep, clean, assemble and break down all gear pre and post seasons 
• Diligently fill out daily logs utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets 
• Follow Team SOP’s and EAP’s and contribute to continuous efforts in generating improved standards of operations. 
• Instructor/Water Safety guide for water activities serving adults, youth, and children  
• Preferred: Skilled instructor in various water sports such as, but not limited to the following: wakeboarding, SUP, paddling, foiling, etc. for both adults and kids
• Other duties as assigned by the Water Activities & Safety Manager or Team Leads 

Required Skills

• Observation and safety preventative skills
• Experienced and skilled in providing ocean safety in high stress situations 
• Trustworthiness and Integrity: Always acting in the best interest of the organization and client  
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, to relate insights and understanding of issues or problems in a skillful way to supervisors, colleagues, external parties and owners; understanding of the necessity and protocol to pass on important information 
• Team Player: Connects with coworkers, leaders, and external vendors in an effective manner; considers how his/her actions affect other groups or team members; models a spirit of cooperation with other members of the work group; works effectively and cooperatively across groups; understands the need for and requirements of the chain of command. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
• Flexibility: Ability to work both independently and in a team setting; willingness to work in a wide range of roles, as needed; willingness to assist other departments, as needed; exudes patience and flexibility in changing environments 
• Critical Thinking: Asks the right questions to obtain the information needed to assess situations properly; anticipates and responds quickly to problems; finds ways to get projects accomplished efficiently; positively impacts the team by managing time effectively; adaptable and comfortable in an ever changing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented; ability to execute projects and tasks with excellence; Prompt, reliable, and professional. 
• Proactive: Goes above and beyond what needs to be done; has the confidence to initiate action independently and address unexpected problems or opportunities without prompting 
• Discretion: Understanding of the nature of private family service and the need for absolute privacy and confidentiality
• Humility: Willing to develop new skills and exercise patience while learning new processes 
• Professionalism: Possesses a heightened sense for excellent customer service; relatable to kids and adults; approachable, calm and confident; prompt, reliable, and consistent 

Requirements & Qualifications

• Lifeguard and/or ocean safety rescue certified 
• CPR & First Aid certified 
• CA Boaters License 
• Licensed and experienced Boat Captain
• Preferred: EMT certification
• Preferred: 5+ years of first responder experience in the public or private sector 
• Preferred: 1-2 seasons of experience as a W10 Tahoe Waterman 
• Responsible for maintaining up to date certifications and training certifications
• Attends continuing education for water safety training and/or CPR and first aid training provided by organiziation