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EmploymentWe often have a variety of sailing jobs available including Customer Service/Reservation Manager, Sailing Crew and Licensed Captains. Occasionally managerial positions arise. Sightsailing of Newport has operated sailing adventures in Newport, Rhode Island since 1990. Started by John Hirschler with one 22 foot sailboat and one employee, we have grown to three sometimes four boats offering a variety of sails and 12-14 employees. Our success has been the direct result of great individuals who work here now and those who have worked here in the past. Currently we operate Aquidneck, an 80 foot, gaff rigged topsail schooner, Sightsailer, a 46 foot sloop and Starlight, an O'Day 34. Aquidneck is sailed by one Master and two crew, Sightsailer by one Master and one crew and Starlight by one captain. Our sailing season starts in early May and runs through October. Aquidneck runs for the entire 6 month period while Sightsailer and Starlight run full time in July and August and on a reduced schedule in June and September. A great deal of hourly daywork is available commissioning and decommissioning the boats at the beginning and end of the season. Sightsailing is a seasonal business and the dates you are available to work are an important part of your application. Our season starts in May and continues through October. The majority of our business, and consequently our employee needs are greatest during the summer. A willingness to work holidays and weekends is required. You must be reliable and someone who is able to "jump in at the last minute" if necessary. Hours are often not 9-5. Students returning to school in mid August leave us in a pinch. If you can work past mid-August be sure and let us know. Our standards are high; we want organized, energetic, polite, trustworthy and professional staff that will represent Sightsailing Inc. and themselves well. Our guests and employees are our lifeblood; the person who is willing to "go out of their way" to meet or exceed expectations is someone we want to hire and have return year after year. Positive attitudes, good work ethics and friendly personalities are a must when working with the public and other employees. We invite you to consider the challenge of working in an outdoor environment as part of a team. Our positions require professionalism and commitment, yet offer fun and recreation, lifetime friendships, personal achievements and a valuable work experience. Job Descriptions: A Job Application is available at the end of this section. All of our employees are expected to be knowledgeable in all aspects of Sightsailing including information on all of our boats and services. Employees are expected to be reliable and on time. We pride ourselves on our employees who are outgoing and have a friendly personality. Reservations/Front Desk Personnel: You will be the first person with whom our guests speak, and in many cases the deciding factor as to which outfitter the guests will choose. Fielding general information calls from our web site and walkup inquiries about all aspects of our sailing trips is your major responsibility. A pleasant and informative phone manner, as well as the ability to sell walk by business is crucial. You can’t be shy about asking strangers who appear interested if they’d like to go for a sail. Nervous Nellies or Shrinking Violets need not apply. Candidates must be organized, enthusiastic, flexible in scheduling and possess excellent oral communication skills. Attention to detail, being open to new ideas, a quick learner and the ability to multitask are important. Boating knowledge is preferred. Customer service experience and an outgoing personality are essential. You must be very reliable and able to get to work on time. You'll also be responsible for operating a computer point of sale system and completing end of the day reports. Running occasional errands to the post office, supplier stores and other places as well as the willingness to "pitch in whenever is needed" is important. This is a fun and often fast paced job.
Captains and Crew: Captains and crew have the largest impact on our guests' experience. There is no better way to meet people. While this job is both fun and rewarding, it is also physically demanding…captains and crew must be in excellent physical condition. We're looking for people who are outgoing, friendly, well-spoken and good sailors. It's important to realize that we're in the hospitality business as much as we are the sailing business so your appearance and attitude are important. Many of the people we take sailing have never been sailing before. It's your job to sail the boat and behave in such a way that they have a good time. We want them to come back next year, tell their friends or rave to the concierge at the hotel what a great time they had! The more education you have and the more informed you keep yourself, the better. Lots of your time will often be talking with people about all sorts of things. Being able to socialize and make guests feel comfortable is important. For the right individuals, these jobs are a lot of fun. It can be hard work but you get paid to meet people and go sailing all day! Many of our crew have spent a season or two as crew and returned as captains. Crew/Deckhand Positions
Captain Positions: Captains must hold a minimum of a USCG OUPV license to sail Starlight and a Master's license with Aux Sail endorsement and a FCC MROP to operate Sightsailer and Aquidneck. Captains need to have excellent sailing skills and outstanding boat handling skills docking sailboats under power in tight quarters. Our boats are docked in a highly visible yet very tight quarters surrounded by million dollar yachts and historic wooden boats. Aquidneck is 80 foot long with a beam of 17 feet and needs to be backed up out of her slip with sometimes only a couple of feet to spare on either side! Sightsailer and Starlight are easier to handle but your boat handling skills need to be razor sharp! Captains of both Sightsailer and Aquidneck also need to have leadership skills and the willingness and ability to show new crew the ropes, teach them and lead by example. Being able to take crew with different strengths and personalities and turn the boat into a well oiled machine is essential. Captains are also responsible for performing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks as well as supervising and helping the crew in cleaning tasks. For the right individuals the above jobs are a lot of fun. It can be hard work, however you get paid to meet people from all over the world take them sailing in one of the world's prettiest sailing grounds. Captains are paid a flat day rate plus tips. Please inquire. Managerial: Lead front desk staff in daily sales responsibilities and toward overall financial goals. Take significant role in financial performance of company. Run occasional errands and assist owner with personal responsibilities. Capable of managing finances, accurate record keeping, calling in payroll and effectively scheduling employees to meet changing public demand. Must maintain a professional manner and work well under pressure. Ability to work early/late hours. Must be a leader with excellent communication and sales skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to train new hires and delegate duties. Customer service experience and an understanding of sales and marketing helpful. An outgoing, friendly personality and the ability to multitask are essential. Boating knowledge helpful. Previous managerial experience helpful. Two or four year degree preferred. Position is full time during the summer and part time during the winter.
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