Available Position
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Job Description
Are you fascinated with the coral reef and Hawaiian History? Is your ideal work environment out on the water interacting with people who are looking to have fun? If so, this might be your ideal job!
Our narrators are fun, entertaining, and knowledgeable people who inform our guests about almost everything under the sun, (and sea). The narration topics consist of Hawaii’s marine life, culture, and history. The primary subject is Kona’s coral reef ecology. Also discussed is the history of Kailua Bay, geology of the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii’s marine mammals and other marine creatures. Some terrestrial ecology/biology and fun facts are discussed as applicable to the group’s interest.
In addition to the Reef Tours, we also offer Private Charters, Ash Scatterings, and Sunset Tours. These tours are sometimes outside the established weekly schedule, and if so, would be scheduled on a case-by-case bases.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education in Hawaii’s Marine life either formal or informal
- Experience with public speaking
- Able to perform basic tasks of boat crew i.e., handling the lines and assisting captain.
- Friendly, with a good attitude and sense of humor
- Reliable, dependable and safety orientated.
- Must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Experience in tourism industry.
- Degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Hawaiian History/studies or other related discipline.
- Education in Hawaiian History and Culture either formal or informal.
We offer competitive wages, based on experience, and benefits. Benefits include paid time off, 3% IRA matching and bonuses.
Please send your resume to [email protected] to apply
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Job Description
The Kona Glassbottom Boat is a family run business that has been operating reef tours in Kailua Bay since 1996. When you choose to join our company, you would be more than just an employee, you would become a member of our team/family where your input, ideas and expertise will be valued.
We offer competitive wages, profit sharing, 3% IRA matching, and paid time off. Also, great medical and dental for those who qualify.
We are looking to fill a part time position ASAP. This could grow into a full time position next year
Our primary tours are one-hour reef tours out of Kailua Pier. We do multiple tours per day. We also offer private charters. These include, but are not limited to, ash scatterings, sunset tours, and private reef tours. We are gearing up for new tour types to start early next year.
Depending on candidate’s interest and background Narration/Naturalist work may also be available.
Minimum Qualifications:
- USCG Master Captain’s License Required
- Comfortable operating a vessel close to shore.
- Familiar with local sea and weather conditions
- Friendly with a good attitude
- Reliable, dependable and safety orientated.
- Must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
Sound like the perfect job? Send details on your qualifications and experience to [email protected].