Boating Instructor Captain
Boating Instructor Captain
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
Bridge Marina is seeking Boating Instructor Captains who can help new and experienced boaters develop the skills they need to safely oversee recreational boats up to 30ft in Lake Hopatcong and Raritan Bay.
In this role you will provide both classroom education and handson training teaching everything from boating fundamentals to advanced boat handling skills. Through patient coaching and clear instruction you will help our guests become confident capable boaters who can safely enjoy their time on the water. You will also have opportunities to serve as captain for our rental and club members.
Success in this role comes from being a skilled boater who genuinely enjoys helping others. You should be patient supportive and able to communicate clearly with the awareness to somewhat adapt your coaching style to guests needs in order to best connect. Your friendly professional approach helps create an environment where learning feels natural and enjoyable.
If youre passionate about boating and find satisfaction in helping others develop their skills while working with a dynamic team in a growing marina business wed love to talk with you.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Educational Leadership
- Conduct handson onwater training sessions (groups individuals and fellow staff) with our provided curriculum typically on 1830ft boats.
- Lead and proctor NJ Boating Safety Certification courses with our provided curriculum (existing certification is an advantage we can assist you in acquiring).
- Develop boaters from fundamental skills to advanced handling techniques.
- Serve as captain for boat rental and boating club member experiences.
Safety & Quality Management
- Maintain adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Assess and verify student comprehension and skill development.
- Oversee vessel and passenger safety during all operations.
- Monitor and adjust training approaches based on student progress.
- Provide clear actionable feedback to support student development.
Guest Experience
- Deliver friendly professional instruction adapted to each students needs.
- Create supportive learning environments that build confidence.
- Provide clear explanations and demonstrations of boating techniques.
- Address questions and concerns with patience and expertise.
- Support guests in achieving their boating goals.
Administrative Quality
- Utilize our management software for scheduling and training documentation.
- Maintain detailed training logs and student progress reports.
- Communicate effectively across departments to ensure seamless service.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of training programs.
What Were Looking For
- Dependable trustworthy and skilled professional
- Patient supportive friendly personality interested in helping others.
- Prior teaching training or coaching experience is an advantage.
- A confident and clear communicator who can engage guests and teammates with approachability.
- Strong situational awareness and judgment with commitment to safety
- Ability to follow and adhere to established training procedures.
- Demonstrated boating experience and expertise with boats up to 30ft and knowledge of local waterways.
- Less experienced captains are encouraged to apply our programs provide the experience and skills to help you develop advance and increase your earning potential.
- U.S. Coast Guard Captains License (minimum OUPV/SixPack).
What We Offer:
- Stable work environment with growth opportunities within the organization.
- Competitive compensation is based on experience qualifications and the specific roles you perform (e.g. proctor & trainer & captain rentals etc). Pay ranges from $23 to $38 per hour with higher rates awarded for advanced skills and experience multirole capability and increased responsibilities.
- On top of base pay we offer travel expenses boating access and performance incentives.
- Seasonal to yearround opportunities part time to full time 1640 hours per week with weekday and weekend availability.
- If qualify benefits may include health retirement plan with company contributions paid time off vacation and sick leave.
- An exciting work environment with a supportive team atmosphere.
- A growing industryleading and innovative business that values its team their contributions and their ideas.
- Bridge Marina is a teamoriented guestfocused environment where safety leadership continuous improvement and reliability drive our success. We value teamwork personal accountability and proactive problemsolving encouraging our team members to take ownership of their roles and support one another and our guests.
Learn more about us online at www.bridgemarina or on Facebook Instagram or TikTok @brigemarina. We look forward to connecting with you.
More about us: Bridge Marina does more than just boats; its a place where people come to learn to boat to get on the water and to enjoy all the fun entertainment and exploration boating can offer. We seek teammates who would enjoy working on and around the water working with boats and boaters and being around fun and energizing people. Each team member at Bridge Marina brings skills and passion to a fun challenging and everchanging environment on the water.
Bridge Marina inspires boaters of all abilities to get on the water. You can feel the energy and enthusiasm when you step onto our docks on a sunny summer afternoon. We have a team of diverse hospitality focused people who provide boat service boat sales boating club boat training boat rentals slip services and more in Lake Hopatcong and Highlands New Jersey. Our team and company provides one of the most unique and inspiring boating experiences in the industry.
Compensation: $23.00 $38.00 per hour
About Bridge Marina:
Bridge Marina has been helping boaters for over 65 years and it is not just about boats. Bridge Marina is a place where people come to learn get on the water and enjoy the fun entertainment and exploration that boating offers. We have helped thousands of boaters get on the water. Were looking for teammates who relish the idea of working on and around the water with boats and boaters and being part of a fun and energizing community.
Bridge Marina has been helping boaters for over 65 years and it is not just about boats. Bridge Marina is a place where people come to learn get on the water and enjoy the fun entertainment and exploration that boating offers. We have helped thousands of boaters get on the water. Were looking for teammates who relish the idea of working on and around the water with boats and boaters and being part of a fun and energizing community.
Employment Type
Part-Time
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