Boat Captain

Now hiring boat captains in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky!

Do you love a good story? Do you have a steady hand? Are you a good time manager? We have a position for you at the Gorge Underground. Boat Captains will navigate guests through an 11-acre flooded limestone mine via a 20-foot electric boat. Captains share their knowledge and love for the Red River Gorge, wildlife, and the Gorge Underground!

About Us

We are a touring company with a passion for education and adventure! On tour, participants will learn and experience:

• 100 years of mining history
• Animal life including rainbow trout, salamanders, and bats
• Millions of years of geologic history, various rocks
• An underground spring/waterfall from the ceiling

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome guests

• Explain safety policies and procedures  

• Ensure guests have appropriate equipment 

• Lead 4+ tours daily with consistent enthusiasm and energy 

• Assist guests on a variety of topics, including concerns, comfort, and equipment issues 

• Prepare tour materials

• Stay current on company developments and relevant area news to bolster guest's tour experience  

• Follow all established safety guidelines and ensure that guests remain within designated areas 

• Record and report any unusual incidents or violations of safety guidelines

• Maintain and sanitize equipment after every use

• Stay on schedule/time during tours and adjust as necessary

Requirements

• MUST be 21+ yrs. of age and able to work on weekends and maintain a flexible schedule (nights, holidays)

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Able to pass a background check

• Certified CPR/First Aid training (if not, we can provide)

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills

• Superb written and verbal communication skills

• A dynamic, can-do personality 

• Strong customer service skills

• Demonstrated professionalism 

• Punctual team player with an ability to improvise and be charismatic