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Everglades City Airboat Tours Inc

Everglades Airboat Captain

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What they do

A Travel or Tour Guide leads tours for groups of visitors or tourists. Leads tours of museums or famous or historic sites, and provides visitors with details and anecdotes about the history and significance of buildings, artwork or collections. Travels with a group of tourists, plans site visits and daily itineraries, interprets languages, and shares specialized knowledge about a country or city with the group.

$36,103 / year median in Florida

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Benefits:
Employee discounts Free uniforms Training & development About the
Role:
We're looking for someone to captain one of our 6-passenger airboats, showing folks around the backwaters of Everglades City while sharing stories about the area, local history, wildlife, and what it's like growing up out here. We're a small, family-owned business, so everybody pitches in. While your main role would be to captain a airboat, on slower days you might be stocking drinks, fixing little things around the property, tidying up, helping guests, or whatever else needs doing.
Responsibilities:
Operate airboats safely and efficiently while navigating the unique ecosystems of the Everglades. Provide engaging commentary and information to guests about local wildlife and the environment. Ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers during tours. Maintain and inspect airboat equipment for optimal performance. Assist in marketing efforts by promoting tours and engaging with potential customers. Respond to guest inquiries and manage any issues that arise during tours. Collaborate with team members to enhance the overall guest experience. Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
Requirements:
Valid captain's license . Excellent communication and customer service skills. CPR and First Aid certification preferred . Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Understands that in a family business, no job is beneath you.
About Us:
We're not a big corporation, and we like it that way. We're a small ,locally owned and operated family business that's been sharing the beauty of Everglades City for generations. Every day we take guests through the mangrove jungles on our airboats, showing them the wildlife, history and hidden corners of the place we call home. We take pride in doing things the right way- treating guests like family, keeping safety first, and working hard while having a little fun along the way.
CLOSED SUNDAYS.
Check out some videos of what we do and who we are on our website. www.evergladescity-airboattours.com