City Experiences is seeking a Deckhand for our City Cruises operation in Marina Del Rey, CA.

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

As part of our amazing marine team, deckhands will assist with docking and undocking, ensuring guest comfort and safety while underway, and maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel.  Experience in this field is not required; we will provide training.  All that is required is an eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic.  This entry level position could lead to a career in the maritime industry. Shipmates must uphold the strictest safety standards for guests & crew and always maintain a professional and friendly manner.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, crew, and the vessel


• Participate in routine safety & emergency preparedness drills


• Welcome guests on the vessel with the highest level of customer service


• Handle lines to moor vessels to pier


• Stand look-out watch in ships bow, stern, or bridge to look for obstructions in a ships path


• Assist with general maintenance on vessel


• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas


• Load or unload materials such as trash from vessel


• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT Service System


• Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time


• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards


• Other duties as assigned by the Captain or First Mate on duty

Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age


• Pre-employment and on-going random drug testing are required for all marine personnel


• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers


• Strong focus on safety and teamwork while actively looking for ways to help others


• Will work for extended periods of time without sitting


• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds; moving furniture & other heavy items such as provisions up and down stairs


• Must be able to throw mooring lines from ship to pier


• Must have normal color vision to interpret navigational lights and color-sensitive systems & safety displays


• Receptive to working nights/weekends and major holidays


• Per US Coast Guard regulations, must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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