Boat Captain/Instructor

Do you love working outside and near the water? See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

As part of the talented Freedom Boat Club team, you will be working by the water, with our large variety fleet of boats, as a dynamic individual to handle training and onboarding for our club members! Freedom Boat Club is the nation’s oldest and largest private member boat club, and we are looking for a highly customer-focused US Coast Guard Captain to join our training staff. This position is part-time and requires availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

At Brunswick & Freedom Boat Club, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

Check in / Finalize with a tablet of vessels with members

Moving from docks to boats and vice versa, unstable & wet surfaces. Large drops (~4ft) down to vessels & back up to dock Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards

Handle minor member mishaps or incidents while maintaining friendly disposition

Red Carpet Level of Treatment to members and guests

Anticipate and address members’ needs and thank guests with genuine appreciation

Communicating with potential members about FBC

Make and answer telephone calls using appropriate etiquette

Familiarize yourself with local waters in order to provide basic guidance to members

Professional communication with co-workers, corporate, and members

Ensure your uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

Follow all company policies and procedures

Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors

Work outside in the state’s elements and stand for an extended period of time

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

Must hold a US Coast Guard Captains License

Near Coastal Captain's License required

Boating experience in and around boats (operating boats)

Pass a background check and drug screen

Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Be at least 21 years of age

Highly effective communications skills and friendly customer service

High attention to detail

Availability to regularly work weekdays, weekends and holidays

Ability to adhere to all safety policies

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous instructor experience

Ability to read and manipulate handheld tablets, electronics knowledge & utilization (Smartphone / tablet)

Maintain a cooperative, team attitude in working with supervisors and fellow employees

Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude

Ability to be a self-starter and capable of working unsupervised

Working Conditions:

Work outdoors and in various weather conditions for an extended period of time

Work in a marina setting on docks that may be fixed or floating

Work near and on the water

Safely move on, off and in vessels during various tide and weather conditions

The anticipated pay for this position is $18 hourly.

This position is eligible to participate in valued Brunswick benefit offerings including 401k (up to 4% match), wellbeing program, and product purchase discounts.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Freedom Boat Club

Freedom Boat Club – the world’s largest members-only boat club – was founded in 1989 in Sarasota, Florida. Today, the Clubs 400+ locations welcome hundreds of members to its docks each day to enjoy a day on the water while we take care of the rest including fueling, cleaning, maintenance, and more.

With over 30 years of Boating Made Simple®, Freedom Boat Club (a division of Brunswick Corporation) continues to be a passionate group of individuals who focus on raising the bar in everything that we do. We are always looking for hardworking and motivated people who share our passion for getting others out on the open waters.

To learn more about open positions within the Freedom Boat Club, please visit the Brunswick Corporation Careers page.