Captain

This position requires weekends!

POSITION TITLE: Captain

REPORTS TO: Marine Vessel Programs Manager

SUPERVISES: Mates

EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

PERCENTAGE OF PT/FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT: 100% PT role

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The captain must ensure that the crew follows proper safety procedures and practices; make certain the boat's equipment and machinery are in working order; and be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of passengers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures proper maintenance and operation of the vessels
• Ensures general readiness of CMA vessels including:
  1. Fuel, oil, water, waste
  2. Safety equipment
  3. Vessel cleanliness
  4. Ensuring all proper Documentation and Placards, Manuals, Charts, Lightlists, Radio Station License, etc. are on board
  5. Any other documentation that is required of a Small Passenger Vessel
• Will have the capability to make safety announcements on each trip and ensure proper demonstration of location and operation of safety devices.
• Should have a pleasant personality to interface with passengers
• Must have the ability to trailer and launch vessels using CMA approved vehicles.
• Must be able to beach and/or anchor the passenger vessels in shallow water for snorkel and summer camp programs.
• Make clear and appropriate weather decisions and communicate those decisions to the appropriate parties as deemed by the department Manager.
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current USCG Master of Steam near coastal 50 ton license (minimum), 100 ton License preferred).
• Radio Telephone operators license
• First Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
• Enrolled in CMA Random Drug Testing Program
• Ability to acquire Pinellas County School Board Photo ID card
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of small passenger vessels
• Demonstrated ability in the operation of small passenger vessels
• College degree preferred.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.


All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Clearwater Marine Aquarium participates in E-Verify, please view the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Notice of Right to Work.