Boat Tour Driver

Job information Boat Tour Driver from the Company Kelowna Boat Charters, this latest Boat Tour Driver job vacancy is located in the city Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P4. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Hospitality Hotel field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Overview

Kelowna Boat Charters is a boat charter and rental company located in downtown Kelowna. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences on the water while maintaining budget-friendly pricing. We take pride in delivering a safe, fun, and personalized service, ensuring every guest enjoys a hassle-free adventure on Okanagan Lake.

We are looking for passionate captains who love boating, watersports, and the outdoors. As part of our team, you'll receive comprehensive training, high-quality uniforms, and exclusive access to our boats at no cost or a reduced rate (discounted fuel not included). If you enjoy being on the water, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Duties

• Conduct a safety briefing before departure, including life jacket and first aid locations, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor weather conditions and adjust the charter route or cancel if conditions are unsafe.
• Load necessary water sports equipment, life jackets, and supplies onto the boat before a charter.
• Communicate estimated start and return times with guests.
• Communicate clearly with guests to understand their needs and expectations to create a personalized itinerary for them, including estimated times for activities.
• Engage in friendly conversation with guests.
• Share local knowledge about the Okanagan lake and points of interest.
• Clean up the boat before and after each charter in a timely manner.
• Fit guests with proper life jackets and explain safety guidelines for the water sports that we offer, including tubing, knee boarding, waterskiing, wakeboarding, or wake surfing.
• Teach the basics of each water sport that we offer, including body positioning and hand signals.
• Retrieve fallen riders safely and efficiently while maintaining awareness of other boats and obstacles in and out of the water.
• Suggest popular routes, stops, and attractions based on guest interests.
• Be able to navigate the Okanagan Lake confidently, avoiding hazards and following boating rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all guests onboard
• Organize and prepare boats & equipment before each charter
• Manage time effectively to stay on schedule
• Provide an outstanding customer experience
• Maintain boat cleanliness and general upkeep
• Assist and instruct guests in water sports

Required Certification

• PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card)
• SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency)*
• SDV-BS (Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety)*

* If you do not have your SVOP or SDV-BS, we can help you to get these certifications if you are the right candidate for the job. So please, feel free to reach out!

Preferred Experience

• Marine & boating experience, such as a Deckhand, or Marina Rental/ Fuel Attendant.
• Hospitality & tourism experience, such as a Server, Tour Guide, Concierge, or Front Desk Agent.
• General boating experience, such as operating a boat (powered), or participating in water sports (e.g., wake surfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, etc.).

Additional Pay

• Tips: From past seasons, Captains made around $13 - $21 per hour they worked in tips alone.

Benefits

• Occasional use of boats in our fleet at no cost or a reduced cost and discounted gas prices.
• Flexible schedule

To apply, please submit a resume that highlights your boating and customers experience. We can't wait to hear from you and to hopefully have you on our team this season!

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $21.31-$25.57 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person