Captain Job Opportunities | Sightsailing of Newport

Employment – Captain

Captain Application

NameCurrent AddressCityStateZipPermanent Address:CityStateZipTelephone w/Area CodeEmail AddressReferral Source (how did you hear of us?)The USCG requires all captains take a pre-employment drug test and participate in our random drug testing program. Are you confident you will pass a drug test?

YesNo

Can you commit to work through the duration of the season for the boat you are applying for? (AQ runs May-Oct, Sightsailer Memorial Day - Sept, Starlight late May - mid Oct)

YesNo

If you're not available through the end of the season, explain other schedule restrictions, commitments i.e. dates and times.Are you available to help in the boatyard before and after sailing season to commission/decommission boats?Do you have any vacation plans or dates that you know you can't work?If so, what are they?Are you willing to work any shift including weekends and holidays?If we’re interested, when would you be available for an interview?How soon following notification can you report?

Education

High SchoolCity/StateGraduation DateCollegeGraduation DateMajorSchool ActivitiesPersonal Interests and ActivitiesHave you read the Appearance/Dress code Standards for this position in the Employment section of the web site and can you adhere to them?

yes

How well do you know Newport?How well do you know Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay?How old were you when you learned to sail?Where and how did you learn to sail?Do you have a USCG License?If so, what is the tonnage and route?How long have you had your USCG License?How did you get your license?What sort of boats have you sailed on and what was your position?How much experience do you have docking auxiliary sailboats in tight quarters?
Please rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (10 being highly skilled) in the following areas:Overall Sailing Skills

Crew Leadership & Crew Teaching Experience

Oral Communication Skills

Comfortable Talking in Front of Groups

Engine Troubleshooting/Repair

Electrical troubleshooting/repair

Plumbing

Employment Experience

Full Name of CompanyTelephoneAddressSalaryDates of Employment From/ToSupervisor’s NameMay we Contact Employer?Reason for leavingList duties and responsibilities

2nd Employment Experience

Full Name of CompanyTelephoneAddressSalaryDates of Employment From/ToSupervisor’s NameMay we Contact Employer?Reason for leavingList duties and responsibilitiesHave you ever been suspended, placed on probation, asked to resign, discharged or terminated? If yes, please explain:
What about you, sets you apart and makes you a great candidate for this job?Provide two professional and two personal references:

I hereby certify that my answers to the foregoing questions are true and complete and that I have not knowingly withheld any facts, circumstances or other information which would if disclosed, affect my application. I further understand that any false or misleading statement or omission of pertinent information will result in the rejection of my application or in dismissal if discovered subsequent to my employment.

I understand that should I be given employment, such employment shall be for an indefinite period of time and may be terminated, at will at anytime for any reason by the company without notice or without liability whatsoever, except for unpaid wages or salary earned by the date of termination.

I understand that if I am employed, the Terms and Conditions of my employment will governed by this application and the company's terms of employment and policy and procedures, as amended from time to time by the company.

I further understand that only the president of the company has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for a specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to this at will standard and that any such agreement must be in writing. Only the president may give employee recommendations.