Jersey Shore Whale Watch is always seeking good people for employment and to provide an excellent work environment for all our employees. The following general job descriptions (not all-inclusive) are for positions we have at Jersey Shore Whale Watch.
Per US Coast Guard requirements, all boat crew must pass a pre-employment drug test and be enrolled in random drug testing. The boat crew must also be US Citizens or have permanent alien status.
Please send a, cover letter expressing why you are interested in working for us, a resume, and 3 references to the following personnel:
Captains, Engineers, Crew, and Dock please email [email protected] or mail your resume and application to Jersey Shore Whale Watch 905 Ocean Avenue Belmar NJ 07719 Applications for the 2023 season are currently being accepted.
Naturalists (seasonal position, April-December) please email Lead Naturalist Danielle Brown at [email protected] or mail to Jersey Shore Whale Watch 905 Ocean Avenue Belmar NJ 07719 Positions for 2022 are currently filled, but inquiries are welcome.
Ticket, Retail, and Office Staff please email Office Manager C T McKim at [email protected] or mail to Jersey Shore Whale Watch 905 Ocean Avenue Belmar NJ 07719 Applications for the 2023 season are currently being accepted.
Mate/Senior Deckhand
The Mate is a USCG licensed position on our boats. Senior Deckhand is similar to Mate except an unlicensed position.
Naturalist/Narrator
The Naturalist/Guide/Historian (NGH) holds a very important position on the boat as the voice and personality of the tour. In your position, you are acting as a representative of the company in providing fun, informative and excellent education, answering questions and entertaining guests.
The NGH must also be able to perform the duties of a deckhand.
The following is a list of work goals and responsibilities:
- All NGHs take supervision from the captain and lead naturalist. NGH’s always work closely with the captain in determining the best route for the vessel to maximize passenger satisfaction
- NGH serves an important role as a lookout (especially on whale watching or lighthouse trips in restricted visibility) for the captain, listening and looking for other boats.
- NGHs constantly learn from captains and mates, how to use all vessel equipment, seamanship and proper line tying. NGH’s will fill the role of deckhand on bridge watch or other duties when needed. Report time for NGH’s is the same as crew.
- NGHs demonstrate familiarity all the safety equipment located on any vessel they are serving on and how to use it.
- NGHs know the Vessel Security Plan (if applicable) and must complete MARSEC training and safety drills aboard all vessels.
- NGHs are required to take US Coast Guard drug test before working on vessels. Random drug tests are administered throughout season.
- NGHs are under the supervision of the lead naturalist who provides direction in the areas of educational content, quality and delivery.
- NGHs are the play-by-play announcer of the tour and should continually work to keep the passengers informed about where they are, what they are seeing and what to expect.
- NGHs provide accurate (factual) information and make an effort to answer passenger’s questions on every trip.