Boat Captain

Outdoor Pursuits Boat Captain

Homewood Mountain and Lake Club

Outdoor Pursuits - Homewood California

Job Title: Boat Captain

Location: Homewood Mountain & Lake Club Homewood California USA

Seasonal: Summer 2025

Part-Time: June 2025 to October 2025

Pay Rate: $36 Hourly

Required Qualification: USCG Licensed OUVP Captain

As an Outdoor Pursuits Boat Captain for Homewood Club you will be part of creating the Homewood Experience. You may be asked to perform other tasks (outside of your key areas of responsibility) from time to time based on business needs. While performing all tasks at Homewood we require passion and behavior that embodies our company values:

• PEOPLE ARE OUR PRIORITY
• WE RESPECT PEOPLE PLACES AND CULTURES
• WE DO THE RIGHT THING
• WE BELIEVE IN HAVING FUN

Roles & Responsibilities

Your key areas of responsibility are outlined below:

Key Responsibility #1: Member Experience and Vibe

Always provide our guests with prompt and professional service through genuine hospitality.

• Give personal attention and take personal responsibility for a member and guest experience.
• Exceed expectations of members and guests.
• Promote and encourage conversation and laughter with members and guests.
• Always maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Go above and beyond to provide members and guests with once-in-a-lifetime recreation experiences.
• Be motivated and engage guests while promoting a family-friendly lifestyle and culture.

Key Responsibility #2: Teamwork

Work intentionally and mindfully to include all co-workers.

• Create good working relationships with ALL Homewood Employees.
• Maintain a courteous attitude toward ALL Homewood Employees.
• Work with the Outdoor Pursuits Manager to create and innovate amenities and experiences offered by the Outdoor Pursuits Team.
• Support other teams and take on additional duties as assigned.

Key Responsibility #3: Daily Operations Operations & Activities

• Always maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete daily set-up and breakdown of activities per the departments SOP.
• Ensure the highest standard of health and safety is adhered to and that guests are coached on the effective/safe use of all equipment.
• Be outgoing and involved with the members and guests in their recreation activities and games.
• Staying current on all activities offered and equipment related to Outdoor Pursuits.
• Uphold the clubs policies and procedures both personally and with other staff.
• Demonstrate and train others in safe and effective usage of Outdoor Pursuits activities.
• Incorporate warm-up and cool-downs into all physically demanding activities.
• Integrate fun fitness and fitness-forward competitiveness into the experiences.
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns immediately to the Outdoor Pursuits Manager.
• Ensure all club assets in and outside of Homewood are used in the best interest of the club.
• Assist with inventory management and daily activity reporting.
• Manage guest amenities throughout the day as needed to include food beverages and other comforts.

Key Responsibility #4: Daily Operations Lake Pursuits

• Inspect Homewood watercraft daily for proper safety function and cleanliness.
• Communicate in a positive manner with Lake Tahoe agencies and law enforcement.
• Performs emergency duties in the event of fire accident or other disaster.
• Maintain a log of records for operations fueling and servicing of vessels.
• Plan and implement safety procedures including waivers watercraft maintenance and training.
• Instruct coach and facilitate water recreation and sports such as wake surfing wakeboarding wake foiling water skiing paddle boarding tubing kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding.
• Demonstrate watersports knowledge through safe and engaging instructional lessons.
• Encourage club members and guests to partake in water sports activities.
• Rotate within the team and take responsibility for coaching driving and spotting.
• Understand the operational systems of a wide variety of watercraft.
• Ensure that all watercraft comply with all US and California Boating Laws and Regulations.
• Assist with daily operations including prepping docking /securing and cleaning boats.
• Assist in the fueling of Homewood Club and guest boats.
• A desire to continue to learn and grow are along with the items described below:

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualification: USCG Licensed Master Captain

• Boat Captains are required to hold a current United States Coast Guard license.
• Wide range of knowledge and experience in water sports activities.
• Must have strong knowledge of wake surfing tubing and wakeboarding.
• Must have knowledge and adherence to all laws pertaining to boat safety and waterway navigation on US waterways and in California.
• Comply with California State Health and Wellness regulations.
• Possess basic computer skills and knowledge of current software systems.
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions independently.
• Ability to work weekends holidays mornings and nights.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperatures to include inside and outside areas.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks exerting up to 25 lbs. of force on a frequent basis and up to 75 lbs. on an occasional basis independently or with help.
• Ability to perform such activities as grasping lifting reaching crouching walking sitting carrying and swimming.
• Ability to support in emergency situations on the water.