Cruise Boat Captain Job at Grand Teton Lodge Company, Moran, WY

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  • Grand Teton Lodge Company
  • Moran, WY

Job Description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.​

Job Summary:
You are expected to adhere to the company’s mission, vision and value statements. Be knowledgeable of the company’s management systems, policies and initiatives for Hospitality, Environmental, and Health and Safety.  You have specific responsibilities within these areas and are expected to understand them.  Cruise Boat Captains operate cruise boats and conduct scenic narrative describing the points of interest in and around Jackson Lake, which includes: wildlife, birds, geology, human history of area.

Job Specifications: 

  • Starting Wage: $24.00/hr
  • Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Safely and comfortably transport guests.
  • Safe and efficient operation of boats adhering to instructions outlined in operations manual.
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures: fire, storm, capsizing, man overboard and first aid.
  • Boat operators will be required to:
    • Practice good housekeeping, ensuring that boats are cleaned after each trip.
    • Fuel boats at end of each working day.
    • Inspect boat every morning and before each trip, ensuring that fluid levels are at prescribed levels.
    • Make sure that safety devices are aboard, in place and in usable condition.
    • Report missing or unusable items to Manager.
    • Report any problems or malfunctions to Marina Manager immediately.
  • Use prescribed communication technique for two-way radio systems.
  • Continually monitor depth gauge to ensure safe operation of boat.
  • Be aware of weather conditions on lake and take no unnecessary chances in adverse weather; the safety of the passengers is the primary consideration.
  • Be courteous and pleasant to all passengers, giving them all possible assistance in boarding and disembarking from the boats.
  • Give true and accurate facts and figures in presentation to guests.
  • Help serve food on Elk Island during meal functions.
  • All employees will actively participate in training, observe company policies and procedures, and promote all company values relative to protecting the natural environment.
  • Prepare boats for annual Coast Guard inspection.
  • Communicate and coordinate with marina Manager and Assistant Manager regarding safety concerns and policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements: 

  • Prior work with Boats, preferably in a Marina setting
  • Current First Aid, CPR and AED certifications with accredited agency
  • Hold a valid 50 ton USCG masters license
  • Strong Verbal English
  • Pass a practical on the water exam, covering boat operations, boat handling, safety procedures, emergency procedures, and environmental operations.
  • Ability to remain calm during any crisis that may arise and exhibit leadership and presence of mind
  • Must be able to immediately respond to alarms from passengers or other boats without losing leadership composure
  • Must be able to perform maintenance duties on the deck and in the bridges of the boats
  • Ability to participate in and pass required USCG drug tests 

​ We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. 

The expected pay range is $24.00/hr . This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  512861
Reference Date: 12/10/2025 
Job Code Function: Water Sports

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,

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