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Biscayne National Park Institute
USCG Licensed Boat Captian
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What they do
A Sailor, Deckhand, or Marine Oiler operates boats and equipment on boats and manages sails on sailboats. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks on boats and cargo vessels, including hauling goods, operating equipment, or cleaning the boat. Lubricates parts of marine equipment to maintain boat engines and auxiliary equipment.
$49,480 / year median in Florida
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Our Captain position is a well rounded part of our team whose goal is to guide our guests on our various adventures and provide a safe, educational, and unforgettably fun experience in Biscayne National Park. Our captains run trips that include snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing and sightseeing. These trips vary in size from small group max 6 passenger boats to our larger 16-35 passenger groups on our USCG inspected vessels. The Captain's primary responsibilities include safety of your guests on our offered adventures, brief snorkel sites and help guests with gear and how to get the most out of their snorkel experience, guiding on paddle crafts deployed from your boat into mangrove environments, learning local knowledge to safely navigate our shallow water ways and coral reef system, general boat maintenance and cleaning, and interpretive talks that inspire and help guests understand and appreciate Biscayne National Park.