Crew - Sailing Tours Bay of Islands - Dargaville
Have you ever dreamed of working on a sailing boat but don't know where to start?
Barefoot Sailing Adventures is a sailing charter business in the Bay of Islands New Zealand, offering quality scenic sailing cruises to international and domestic tourists. We are a small family owned business, who really value sharing the unique opportunity of sailing and adventures with our staff and guests.
Season October to May - Must be available to start 15 October. This job ad will only be online for 7 days. Don't wait - apply right away!
The purpose of the position as crew/deckhand/hostess is to assist the Skipper in the operation of the boat, including all activities, food and beverages, and provide top customer care to ensure a seamless operation, ensuring our guests receive the best possible experience with Barefoot Sailing Adventures.
The tasks and responsibilities associated with the role are:- Following instructions from the skipper.
- Meet and greet customers, attending to customers needs, ensure customer safety while on charter
- Prepare food and beverages for customers and crew.
- Setting sails, anchoring the boat, keeping watch while underway, ensuring decks are kept clear of clutter, minimizing hazards.
- Provide instruction for land and water activities, supervise snorkel, swimming and paddle board activities.
- Present clear, concise information about history in the Bay of Islands, conservation projects, and Barefoot Sailing Adventures.
- Cleaning and basic boat maintenance tasks.
- Collecting provisions like food and supplies for the charter.
- Assist with sales and marketing when required.
- Excellent English skills
- Practical, can do attitude
- A solid safety mindset
- Good leadership skills
- Outdoor enthusiast
- Conservation minded
- Have a sound foundation of customer service
- You must have sea legs - no sea sickness- no exceptions
- A solid ability to use digital technology
- First Aid certified (an advantage)
- Sailing experience is an advantage but full training provided
You will need to be physically fit and free from injury.
This is a casual position so you need to be flexible for the role to fit with hours & days of work available. Weekends, public holidays, Christmas/New Year we do it all!
What we have to offer:Join the Barefoot Crew for the summer of a lifetime! Spend your days sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands, in one of the most unique work places you can find, this is the stuff people dream about!
Step away from the office or the daily grind and get out and about enjoying nature. Learn the ropes - so to speak - of sailing, challenge yourself and you will learn many new skills that will teach you more than what you see on the face of it.
Season October to May - Must be available to start 15 October. This job ad will only be online for 7 days, apply as soon as possible!
Please have a good look at our website www.barefootsailing.co.nz to see what we do, there are some great videos of our sailing cruises to look at.
Please send a detailed cover letter and CV to office@barefootsailing.co.nz