SKIPPERS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MEDITERRANEAN - VACANCY FILLED

JOB LOCATION 

Various, Mediterranean

JOB TITLE 

Skipper

JOB REF 

MR-LM-OBS-115855

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Base Manager

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Flotilla
2. Safety of all clients throughout the week
3. Presentation and maintenance of yachts
4. Full first day briefing to entire flotilla
5. Daily briefings to clients on route and weather information
6. Safe mooring of all yachts each day
7. Writing weekly reports on the flotilla.
8. Assisting the lead crew with all aspects of running the flotilla
9. Socialising with guests.
10. Yacht preparation and cleaning
11. Day to Day running repairs and assistance to break downs or call outs.
12. Ensuring hostess & engineer are fulfilling their duties.
13. Cleanliness & good presentation of lead boat at all times.
14. Regular checks on equipment and specifically Safety Equipment.
15. Greeting clients and assisting boarding.

Bareboat

1. Yacht preparation and cleaning
2. Deliveries, call outs and maintenance
3. Skippering charters of upto 9 clients at a time
4. Base support when not on charter
5. Regular checks on equipment and specifically Safety Equipment.
6. Greeting clients and assisting boarding.
7.  Briefing clients on safety and yacht systems.

General

1. All yacht preparation on turnaround days
2. Briefings
3. Sharing knowledge of local area
4. Advising on sailing questions
5. Assisting with the organisation of group meals, BBQ's and lunch parties.
6. Any other duties as directed by the Base Manager.

Working conditions:

• Main duties will centre around the yachts, the base and ports of call. Working hours vary and you MUST be flexible to cover operational requirements.
• You may at times be required to assist with other flotillas either as a Skipper or Engineer to work as a Bareboat Skipper.
• Your performance will be monitored throughout the season, direct through client feedback (mainly through weekly questionnaires) and you will be given formal and informal appraisals given by your Base Managers.

Requirements:

• RYA Offshore Yacht Master with Commercial Endorsement or equivalent
• Ability to work under pressure and make difficult decisions
• Experience in a customer focused environment
• Socialable and positive personality
• Strong organisational skills
• You need a UK National Insurance Number in order to apply for this position.

SALARY 

• Competative
• Accomodation included
• Bonus

TO APPLY

VACANCY FILLED

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