Captain/Pilot in Command (Small Jet) jobs in Newark, NJ

Jersey Jet Ski is seeking Jet Ski Guides to join our team for the upcoming season for our Jersey City location. As a Jet Ski Guide, you will be responsible for leading groups of customers on exhilarating jet ski tours and rentals through the waters of New York Harbor. You will ensure that all customers are equipped with the necessary safety gear, provide basic instruction on how to operate a jet ski, and guide them through a fun and memorable experience.

Responsibilities:

-Conduct pre-tour safety briefings and provide basic instruction on how to operate a jet ski, after the video.
-Lead groups of customers on jet ski tours through the waters of Jersey City.
-Ensure the safety of all customers at all times.
-Provide excellent customer service and make sure that all customers have a fun and memorable experience. Taking photos and videos at appropriate times from your phone in a secured case.
-Keep accurate records of tours and customer information.
-Maintain and organization of the jet skis and related equipment. Higher pay comes from the ability to also do maintenance and bodywork on jet skis, as well as experience in this field.

Requirements:

-Must be at least 18 years old and have or be able to attain a boating safety certificate (takes 5 hours of online training to complete).
-Strong swimming ability and comfort in open water (which we can assist in training with if you're a great fit with the team).
-Experience operating a jet ski.
-Ability to work weekends and holidays. (Bonus is available if all weekends/holidays are worked during the season, specifically Memorial Day/July 4th weekend-Sept 15th.)
-Excellent communication and customer service skills. GREAT SERVICE GETS GREAT TIPS, and we're happy to train proper safety and service etiquette.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

If you are outgoing, responsible, and have experience with groups, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive pay starting at $15 per hour and the chance to work in a fun and dynamic environment. There are a lot of hours available if you're a team player. We have a tight group of workers who take pride in our dedication to doing things right so problems can be avoided, we're looking for a considerate person who has good communication skills and we can take care of the best.

Please submit a brief letter detailing the following:

• Your Experience/Reason you believe this position is a good fit for you.
• Your Contact Information, including if your and Android or iPhone User.
• Your availability to work.
• How much experience you have jet skiing/boating. If you've worked for a jet ski service, the name of the service/contact and how long you were employed.
• If you have a boating safety certificate or license, if so how long have you've had it for.
• Explain anything unusual that would come up on the background check that we should be made aware of, if none say so.

Processing applicants will begin April 10th, training and hiring will continue throughout the season. If we don't get in touch with you by May 1st and you have ALL necessary qualifications (18 , boating license and experience) feel free to reach out for the status via text.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Application Question(s):

• You need a boating safety certification for this position, if you have or are willing to get one, you can apply.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person