Salary: Starting at $20+ per hour Summary | Are you a new Captain with a 50-ton or higher license and looking for a career change or point-of-entry in a booming industry? Are you a retired Captain and looking for supplemental income with a company that is accommodating to your schedule? Do you "follow the sun" on your own boat and need an east coast stop and a part-time job? You may have found it with the Baltimore Water Taxi! We are looking for qualified candidates to fulfill the role of a "Captain" on board a Water Taxi. What does a Water Taxi Captain do? A Water Taxi Captain is a senior navigational officer and front-line representative whose primary responsibility is the safety of their assigned vessel, crew, and embarked/ing passengers. The Captain has the secondary responsibility of managing embarked crew and ensuring customers have a positive experience. Will I be eligible for benefits? Yes. Part-Time employees will receive Sick Leave, and Full-Time employees will receive PTO. After your first year, employees will be eligible for Medical, Dental, and 401(k) benefits. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | Include but are not limited to the following: Responsibility for the safety of passengers and adherence to the sailing schedule Operate his/her vessel at speeds consistent with safety, prevailing conditions, and posted limits Exercise sound judgment and prudent seamanship at all times Follow proper policies and procedures for start-up, operations, and shutdown, paying close attention to adverse weather conditions present/forecasted in the operating area Responsibility for participating, logging, and completing mandated crew drills/training sessions Maintain exceptional familiarity with the handling characteristics, policies, and procedures of each vessel in the BWT fleet with a focus on safety Conduct frequent and detailed checks of operational, structural, and navigational equipment before, during, and after operations Direct responsibility for the conduct of the crew under their command with a focus on safety, security, appearance, customer service, and brand representation Responsibility for performing and overseeing daily preventative maintenance Perform other duties as assigned by management TEAM DEVELOPMENT/LEADERSHIP PROMOTE a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality DRIVE innovation throughout the Crew MENTOR & DEVELOP Crew using a supportive and collaborative approach through the monitoring of performance and issuing of relative and actionable feedback Ensure COMPLIANCE with relevant regulations pertaining to maritime transportation and personnel safety (such as OSHA, USCG, and DOT rules and regulations in the United States) REQUIREMENTS | The Captain must: Possess United States Coast Guard License to operate passenger vessels of 50+ Gross Registered Tons on Inland Waters Possess a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credentials) Consent to random drug and alcohol screenings and security/background checks Possess a valid First Aid/CPR certification Be willing to work flexible hours as required by the schedule or as directed by management Possess excellent interpersonal skills, a neat and clean appearance, and a willingness to follow instructions Be able to tread water for at least 5 minute Possess a high school diploma or equivalent REQUIREMENTS | The Captain must: Possess a valid drivers license Have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and come to valid conclusions Be physically able, without assistance, to lift at least a 40-lb load off the ground, and to carry, push, or pull the sam QUALIFICATIONS : Passion for a mission to create nautical mini-adventures that uniquely connect the charms of the city Minimum 2 years of commercial passenger vessel operations Demonstrated an understanding of for-profit management; experience in a maritime transportation context preferred Inspiring leadership skills, including demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams in a competitive environment Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on conflict de-escalation Ability to be effective working independently as well as collaboratively with diverse teams; ability to adapt effectively to a changing work environment An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills COMPETENCIES : Commercial Maritime Operations Communication Proficiency Ethical Conduct Leadership Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Problem Solving/Analysis Strategic Thinking Technical Capacity Public Speaking Customer Service POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK | Full-time, part-time, and seasonal work available; evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE | United States Coast Guard License; High school diploma with at least 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE | Operating Commercial Passenger Vessels of 50+ Gross Registered Tons; Maritime Transportation; Small Business; Customer Service SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY | This position is responsible for the direct leadership of all crewmembers embarked and/or in support of the vessels under the Captains command PAY | We use a pay scale with the first-year rate for licensed Captains with little to no commercial passenger experience at $20 per hour. For those Captains who possess commercial passenger experience, we are willing to negotiate a higher starting rate. We define "experience" as 3 years of operating a commercial passenger vessel(s).