Everglades Florida Adventures is seeking a First Mate who will also serve as a Boat Naturalist during 90-minute boat tours, educating guests about the local ecology and ensuring passenger safety. The ideal candidate should have a background in natural sciences, strong customer service skills, and experience working on open water
Job Summary
Educate, inform, and monitor passengers during 90-minute boat tours, presenting information on marine mammals, birds, and general ecology.
Act as the First Mate, assisting the Captain in any way, including pre-trip safety talks and ensuring passenger comfort and safety.
Perform essential duties such as pre- and post-trip boat cleaning and potentially working at the cash register.
Matching Summary
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Everglades Florida Adventures is seeking a First Mate who will also serve as a Boat Naturalist during 90-minute boat tours, educating guests about the local ecology and ensuring passenger safety. The ideal candidate should have a background in natural sciences, strong customer service skills, and experience working on open water.
Salary
18.00 USD Hourly; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Educate passengers on marine life and ecology
Assist Captain with vessel operations
Perform pre and post-trip boat cleaning
Strong customer service abilities
Public speaking and communication skills
Nice-to-have
Enjoy educating diverse audiences
Background in natural sciences
Working knowledge of boats
Experience working on open water
Key Requirements
Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Florida Boaters Safety Course
Available Saturdays, Sundays, evenings and holidays