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With Great Lakes come great responsibilities. TFD Adventure Co. is rewriting the traditional charter experience by providing a new and exciting way to enjoy the water! We provide a personalized experience designed specifically for our guests. TFD Adventure Co. offers a variety of charters including private charters, corporate charters, daily public cruises, sunset cruises, and other special events. We operate out of Tower Marina in Douglas, Michigan. Our goal is to provide the most innovative charter offering in our area while maintaining the highest level of safety, service, sustainability, and support of our local community. We have been operating for five years and have solidified ourselves as one of the premier offerings in the area and maintain a five star rating on all platforms over hundreds of reviews. We have achieved this through our dedication to safety, cleanliness, customer service, and our unique charter offering. Not to mention our unique 35ft custom built catamaran pontoon that is Coast Guard certified to safely accommodate up to 25 passengers!

Job Title: Captain - Summer 2024

Location: Saugatuck/Douglas, Mi.

This role is: Part-Time
Job Status: Seasonal
Wage: $40/Hr plus 60% of gratuity (Hourly wage is solely based on charter duration. See wage explained for details. )
Reports to: Owner

About Us:

With Great Lakes come great responsibilities. TFD Adventure Co. is rewriting the traditional charter experience by providing a new and exciting way to enjoy the water! We provide a personalized experience designed specifically for our guests. TFD Adventure Co. offers a variety of charters including private charters, corporate charters, daily public cruises, sunset cruises, and other special events. We operate out of Tower Marina in Douglas, Michigan. Our goal is to provide the most innovative charter offering in our area while maintaining the highest level of safety, service, sustainability, and support of our local community. We have been operating for five years and have solidified ourselves as one of the premier offerings in the area and maintain a five star rating on all platforms over hundreds of reviews. We have achieved this through our dedication to safety, cleanliness, customer service, and our unique charter offering. Not to mention our unique 35ft custom built catamaran pontoon that is Coast Guard certified to safely accommodate up to 25 passengers!

About You:

We are looking for an outgoing and energetic Captain that shares our vision of supplying the most innovative charter experience paired with unparalleled customer service. We believe that there isn’t anything better than a West Michigan summer spent on the water. In this role, you will be outside the entire time. No fluorescent lighting, no factory smell, just fresh air and fresh water. We are looking for someone who currently holds at least a 25 GRT Master Captains license, has experience managing a crew, operates with safety as their number one priority, takes initiative, and has customer service experience. Ability to follow and implement instructions and safety procedures is mandatory. A minimum of 5 years of boating experience is preferred. Saugatuck is a small town, it is important that our employees understand that they are representing our brand on and off the boat. We are looking for people who do not use drugs and either don’t drink or do so responsibly and lawfully.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

The safety of our guests and crew is always first priority. Captains are required to have leadership skills, spatial awareness, quick response time, and the ability to implement/follow safety procedures all while being friendly and inviting to our passengers. Launching and docking the boat is not always an easy task due to current and wind. The Captain is required to utilize their expertise to safely and smoothly dock the vessel while effectively instructing the mate to assist. Being able to effectively communicate with your crew is a must. You will also be on your feet and a majority of the day as the vessel requires you to stand to safely view all of your passengers and surroundings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely operate the vessel
• Follow/Implement Safety Protocol
• Prepare vessel for the days charters as well as buttoning up at the end of the day
• Perform a safety check of the vessel each morning to ensure safe operation.
• Check in guests and make sure they each sign a safety waiver before boarding
• Ensure all guests are aware of all rules and procedures by presenting a safety orientation before each charter
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Help guests with anything that contributes to a great experience
• Answer any questions guests might have about the area
• Follow all USCG rules and regulations
• Effectively instruct crew on daily tasks
• Participate in mandatory monthly drills
• Utilize our booking software app to view the schedule and charter information

Monthly Safety Drills:

As required by USCG, all crew members are required to do a mandatory monthly man overboard and fire drill. We will try out best to accommodate everyone’s schedule and do this when everyone is available. A trained Captain will walk you through the entire process. The biggest factor in this drill is proper communication between Captain and crew. You should be able to perform each drill adequately and effectively before the end of the session. If any crew member does not have their monthly drill completed they will not be able to work. This is a great opportunity for all of the crew to catch up and go on a boat ride together! Drills should take about an hour and will be paid at $20/hr.

Schedule:

The position is designed with schedule flexibility in mind. TFD Adventure Co. will have a handful of crew members with differing availability and requested workload. We will try our best to evenly distribute the charters among employees while satisfying everyone’s requested workload. Most tours are booked well in advance but we also receive day of bookings. In this case, there will be a group message sent out and the first to reply that they are available will work the charter. We understand that schedules change, we just ask that you be up front and transparent well in advance so we can adjust accordingly.

Wage Explained:

This is a contract labor position. The Captain position pays $40/hour 60% of gratuity. The remaining 40% of the gratuity is given to the first mate. The hourly wage is based on the duration of the charter. Our charters are a minimum of 2 hours but guests might reserve the boat for the full day (6 hours). The Captain is required to show up a full hour before the first charter in order get the boat ready for the day. Mates will arrive 30 minutes prior to assists with cleaning while you check the guests in as they arrive. They will also be required to stay after the charter for up to 30 minutes to help clean the vessel. This preparation time is mandatory but does not apply towards charter duration. We do not require our guests to pay gratuity but most guests tip very well so you should make quite a bit more than the base wage each shift.

If you feel like you would be a good fit with our company or if you have any questions please contact me. I look forward to speaking with you!

Nic Beaudreault - Captain/Co-owner/Manager

616-610-7648

Nicb@tfdadventureco.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 35 per week

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

License/Certification:

• Master Captains License (Required)
• First aid/CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Douglas, MI 49406: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person