Overview
Captain- Sweet Breeze Jobs in Huntington, Indiana, USA at City of Fort Wayne
Shift: 10 – 30 hours per week, flexible schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
200
E. Berry Street
Pay Rate: $25-$27 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY
Working under the direction of the Manager – Salomon Farm, Outdoor Recreation, and Boating, the incumbent is responsible for the daily operations and recreational activities while on board the canal boat Sweet Breeze. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Greets the public and answers questions in a professional manner;
Ensures passenger comfort and safety;
Monitors weather conditions to ensure tours are operated in safe conditions;
Recognizes and addresses emergency situations as they arise including but not limited to passenger sickness/injury, man overboard, uncooperative/disruptive passenger(s), foul weather, smoke/fire/hazards, vessel breakdown, collision, and taking on water;
Assists with the seasonal launching and hauling;
Monitors river current river levels and weather conditions before and during tours;
Monitors, preps, and schedules crew for flooding river levels for moving boat as assigned;
Communicates with supervisor, appropriate Park and Rec. staff, Sweet Breeze crew, and passengers about cancellations or delays in a timely manner;
Schedules black water pump outs, refueling and potable water refilling;
Completes and logs boat pre- and post- tour checklists;
Completes crew introduction and communicates safety procedures to passengers before each tour;
Maintains captain’s log while on duty which includes tour length and type, current crew on board, total passenger head count, engine hours, all fluid levels, current weather conditions, current river levels, and any other pertinent notes about the tour;
Completes any assigned light maintenance before, during or after each tour;
Communicates to supervisor any maintenance issues or concerns in a timely manner;
Operates and navigates through downtown rivers in a safe, professional manner;
Assists First Mate, Deck Hand, Docent, and other crew (Docent, volunteers, entertainers, etc.) as needed;
Assists with special events as needed or assigned;
Enforces Park and Recreation Department and City of Fort Wayne rules and policies;
Wears work uniform, and maintains uniform in a professional manner. May be required to wear themed attire for special events or tours as assigned;
Attends meetings with staff, crew, and supervisors.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or generaleducationdegree (GED);
At least three years previous boating experience preferred;
Experience with downtown Fort Wayne’s rivers preferred.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Have a basic understanding of engines, machinery, …
Title: Captain- Sweet Breeze
Company: City of Fort Wayne
Location: Huntington, Indiana, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Transportation
