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Flotilla Skipper
Sunsail strives to deliver the best sailing holidays, giving customers unique experiences on the water!
We share our customer's passion for sailing and have built a reputation for unparalleled on-water holidays, customer service and reliability that ensures guests return time after time. Sailing adventures specifically tailored to every customer, be it an adult group or family vacation, from flotilla charters or courses at our sailing schools, we design the perfect experience they'll never forget. We have something to suit everybody regardless of experience level or vessel preference.
Our flotilla holidays provide the perfect balance between sociable sailing and unobtrusive support. Working within our flotilla team allows you to be part of our customer's holiday; you will ensure the successful running of an organised itinerary exploring beautiful destinations. From daily briefings to punch parties and regattas, flotillas bring new friends together.
Sunsail is recruiting flotilla skippers based in Greece and Croatia to work in the Mediterranean for the Summer. Full seasonal roles are available on a one-week or two-week flotilla route. Full and high-season positions are open, and following successful summer placements, winter opportunities may be available.
Primary duties will centre around the yachts, the base and ports of call. You and your lead boat team will be the face of the company. Working hours vary, and you MUST be flexible to operational requirements. At the beginning and end of the season, you may be asked to carry out fleet re-fit/lay-up.
What you will be doing
- Ensuring the safety of all clients throughout the flotilla.
- Presentation and maintenance of yachts.
- All yacht preparation on turnaround days including deck cleaning.
- Greeting clients and assisting with boarding; followed by welcome on-board briefs covering safety and yacht systems.
- Full first day briefing to the entire flotilla and daily briefings to clients on route including weather conditions, and local area information.
- Safe mooring of all yachts each day.
- Day to day repairs and assistance to break downs or call outs.
- Regular checks on equipment; specifically safety equipment.
- Efficient stock control of necessary spare parts and equipment stored on the lead yacht.
- Socialising with guests.
- Assisting with the organisation of group meals, BBQ’s, competitions, and punch parties.
- Organisation and coordination of flotilla regattas.
- Writing weekly reports on the flotilla.
- Cleanliness & good presentation of the lead boat at all times.
- Encouraging teamwork and ensuring all crew are fulfilling their duties.
- Any other duties as directed by the Base Manager.
What we are looking for
- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore with Commercial Endorsement and valid medical certificate (ENG1/ML5) or equivalent.
- Basic yacht maintenance skills.
- Safety conscious.
- Experience in a customer facing environment.
- Ability to work through pressurised conditions and make difficult decisions.
- Leadership skills.
- Sociable and positive personality.
- A strong teammate.
Package
- Competitive salary at industry standard.
- Accommodation.
- Return flights from your home country to the base.
- Uniform.
- Travel Insurance.
- Staff deals on yacht holidays.
- Global career opportunities.
- Sponsorship opportunities for top performing team members.
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