Skipper

Vacancy: Skipper
Company: Sunsail
Category: Chief Mate, Yacht Captain
Dates: April - October/November 2012
Salary: Competitive

About the role

Your 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. 

In this fulfilling and exciting role you will be required to be responsible for and undertake the following duties:

Flotilla

• Presentation and maintenance of yachts
• Full first day briefing to the entire flotilla
• Safety of all clients throughout the week
• Daily briefings to clients on route and weather information
• Safe Mooring of all yachts each day
• Assisting the lead crew with all aspects of running the flotilla and socialising with guests

Bareboat

• Yacht preparation and cleaning
• Deliveries, call outs and maintenance
• Skippering charters of upto 9 clients at a time
• Base support when not on charter

General

• All yacht preparation on turnaround days
• Briefings
• Sharing knowledge of local area
• Advising on sailing questions
• Assisting with the organisation of group meals, BBQ's and punch parties
• Any other duties as directed by the Base Manager

About you

Your attributes

• RYA Offshore Yacht Master/Coastal Skipper 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

About time you joined us?

Benefits

• shared accommodation during their contracted period
• All staff are entitled to discount holidays for friends and family during their employment
• Full uniform provided for all staff
• Medical, accident and third party insurance provided during employment (£30 contribution from staff)
• Return flights to the UK
• Paid Holiday