Scenic Tours Europe AG
Boostman - (on board luxury river cruise ship)
River - Nautical - Multiple Countries - Full Time
Bootsman
Job Title: Bootsman
Department/Group: Nautical
Reports to: Mate / Staff Captain
Job Description
The Bootsman is the senior sailor on board and holds a valid Bootsman qualification. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the daily deck operations, ensuring high-quality execution of all tasks performed by the sailor team. The Bootsman actively participates in all nautical maintenance and operational duties, provides on-the-job training to sailors, and ensures that all safety, operational, and inventory standards are adhered to. Any irregularities, damages, or safety concerns must be reported immediately to the Captain.
Requirements
- Professional experience as a sailor
- Valid and stamped River service record book with Bootsman qualification
- Ability to communicate in English/German for navigation/mooring purposes
- Ability to communicate in English with guests and company personnel
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Dependable personality with a high sense of responsibility
- Ability to train and mentor junior sailors
- First aid and breathing apparatus training is desirable but not a requirement
- Represent the company values and visions
- Ensure professional and courteous service while managing daily works
- Plan, allocate, and supervise daily work tasks for the sailor team
- Ensure the quality and timely completion of all assigned tasks
- Maintain company standards and operating procedures
- Ensure the spotless cleanness of the ship
- Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to sailors
- Actively participate in all nautical and safety-related maintenance tasks
- Oversee the nautical inventory; report shortages, damages, or irregularities to the Captain
- Assist the Captain with preparations and execution of winter repairs
- Assist with luggage service, loading operations, and garbage off-loading
- Participate in all safety drills
- Report any accidents or incidents to the Captain
- Identify and report “near miss” situations accordingly
- Participate in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings
