Cycleboatboston
Cycleboat Boston Deckhand/Assistant
Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA
Job Function: Deckhand/Assistant
Culture & Values
Cycleboat Boston offers unique pedal powered tours of Boston Harbor. We are hiring outgoing and friendly crew to assist our Captains in providing these relaxing and enjoyable tours.Being a Cycleboat Crewmember can be a very enjoyable position for those who like interacting with their passengers and sharing their knowledge of the Boston Harbor.
Responsibilities
Greeting guests when they board the boat as well as updating trip manifests and selling tickets. Answering the phone and replying to text messages and emails while on board. Aware of hazards and emergency response protocols. Assisting with cleaning the boat after each tour as well as assisting with routine boat maintenance. Stands navigation lookout watch alongside the Captain. Carry out captain’s orders. Participates in all onboard drills. Load or unload materials from vessels. Handle lines to moor vessels to the pier.
Requirements
Be polite, responsible, friendly, hard-working, and able to lift 50 pounds. Multilingual skills are desirable but not required. CPR and First Aid certification is preferred. Maritime or mechanical experience with boats is a plus but not required. Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers. Strong focus on customer service.
Job Types & Season
Mid-April thru October full-time or part-time positions available – some weekend and holiday availability is required.
Pay
$18/hr + tips that can be very generous – averaging an additional $20 to $35 dollars per hour per crewmember all gratuities are divided equally between Captain and Assistant.
Schedule
Shifts set weekly can vary from 3.5hrs to 12hrs per day with an attempt to accommodate but can not guarantee crewmembers scheduling preferences. Some weekend and holiday availability is required.
Supplemental Pay and Benefits
Work Location
Charlestown Marina Pier 6
If you are interested in joining our team please contact Capt. Ed Cardinali at info@cycleboatboston.com or leave a message at (617) 910-2616
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person