Freedom Boat Club - Part-Time Boating Instructor at Englewood Royal Palm, FL

About the role

As part of the talented Freedom Boat Club training team, the Instructor trains and onboards club members through virtual classroom and on-the-water training. We are looking for customer‑focused and friendly US Coast Guard Captains. This position is part‑time with flexible hours and requires availability on weekdays and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome new members
• Organize and effectively conduct member classroom and on‑the‑water training on various skill, policy, and compliance areas
• Identify areas in which additional training is required and/or beneficial
• Record training certifications in reservation system
• Maintain professional appearance and uniform
• Handle minor member mishaps or incidents while maintaining a friendly disposition
• Provide Red Carpet level of treatment to members and guests
• Speak with potential members about the Club
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• US Coast Guard Captains License
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Boating experience in or around boats
• Vision adequate to read / manipulate handheld computer tablets
• Electronics knowledge & utilization (smartphone/tablet)
• Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude during periods of high activity
• Maintain a cooperative, team attitude when working with supervisors and fellow employees
• Highly effective communication skills and friendly customer service
• Professional communication skills with co‑workers, corporate, and members
• Self‑starter capable of working unsupervised
• High attention to detail
• Adhere to all safety policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous instructor experience is highly desirable

Working Conditions

• Moving from docks to boats and vice versa, unstable & wet surfaces
• Large drops (~4 ft) down to vessels & back up to dock
• Stand for long periods of time
• Outside elements workplace (heat, rain, cold, general extreme weather elements)
• 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

Pay

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $20/hr.

Benefits

• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Wellbeing program
• Product purchase discounts

Schedule

Part‑time with flexible hours; requires availability on weekdays and weekends as needed.