Overall Job Function:

The Assistant Boat Skipper is mainly responsible for cleaning and greasing the boat as well as helping with watch keeping duties. S/he is also responsible for minor repair of ship areas, preparing the boat for sailing, handling crew and maintaining boat equipment and midstream fuel transfers.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist with the maintenance and appearance of the vessel including responsibility for cleaning and polishing and general hygiene tasks.
Assist the Boat Skipper to ensure the vessel is safely secured to the dock or mooring.
Assist to secure locks, doors as well as ensuring systems such as water pumps and gas bottles are switched off.
Assist with maintenance of the boat’s equipment on board including anchors, ropes and fire extinguishers.
Coordinate fuel for the boat and assist with refueling activities.
Assist other crew members to ensure the passengers are upholding safe practices and that health & safety policies, particularly when the vessel is under way are practiced.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification, Knowledge and Skills:

Required Certification: Valid and current license for operating a passenger motorboat.
Required Certification: Relevant firefighting and First Aid qualifications.
Required Experience: Minimum 3 years’ recent experience working as crew on a motorboat in Tanzania.
Conversant with and commitment to health and safety practices.
Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and interact well with all beneficiaries, health care workers, and volunteers by facilitating a non-judgmental, nondiscriminatory, and non-stigmatizing environment in the program, and to welcome all clients regardless of their background