Join our Team! - Trainee Skipper

Come join the Ximula Sail family! We are looking for a Trainee Yacht Skipper for our Yacht Charter team to join us in our mission to inspire a happy sailor in everyone!

If you have a passion for the sea, sun (and rain), have a keen eye for safety, enjoy interacting with strangers, and thrive in a constantly evolving environment, we’d love for you to be on our diverse team!

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ROLE: TRAINEE YACHT SKIPPER (FULL-TIME)

As a Trainee Skipper, you will be trained on a fast track to become our next Yacht Skipper. You will undergo intensive training to understand the role of a Yacht Crew, so that you are able to lead your crew in future. You will also shadow our Yacht Skipper to understand the expectations of being a Yacht Skipper in Ximula Sail.

Eventually, as a Yacht Skipper, you will be responsible and accountable for the following duties:

A) General Yacht Operations & Maintenance

  1. Ensure safe navigation and operation of our yachts Ximula and Gracefully.

  2. Ensure our yachts and equipment are clean, well-maintained and always in tip-top, charter-ready condition.

  3. Maintain inventory of working tools, spare parts, supplies and other items onboard.

B) Charter Operations

  1. Ensure that the yacht is clean and ready before arrival of guests.

  2. Ensure the safety of all guests on board.

  3. Provide a smooth, safe and memorable charter experience for all guests onboard.

  4. Be a host for every charter by sharing your knowledge and stories with all guests onboard.

  5. Wash and clean up the yacht after the end of every charter.

C) Crew Management

  1. Lead and train your Yacht Crew to assist you in yacht operations and maintenance.

  2. Assign daily tasks and responsibilities for your Yacht Crew.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Have a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL)

  • Previous working experience in the service / hospitality / events / yachting industry is preferred

  • Any boating / sailing experience is a plus

  • Any technical / engineering knowledge is a plus

  • Singaporean/PR only

Personality

  • Love the outdoors and can work tirelessly under rain or shine (or haze)

  • Physically fit and strong enough to carry kayaks or dead-drunk fellas

  • Energetic, sociable and engaging; able to connect well with strangers from adults to little children

  • Comfortable speaking in front of groups

  • Service-oriented; have a keen eye for anticipating & understanding guests’ interests

  • Responsible, dependable and takes ownership of his/her duties

  • Self-motivated and proactive

  • Resourceful and solutions-oriented; able to address problems quickly with sustainable and scalable solutions

Availability

  • Available to start immediately

  • Able to work 6 days a week, including weekends and public holidays

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If you have what it takes, please send an email to minqi@ximulasail.com with the subject: "I want to join the Ximula Sail family" and include the following:

  1. Resume (with photo attached),

  2. Relevant certificates/experiences you may have,

  3. Expected salary, and

  4. Your availability.


Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

CAREERSMin Qi Wongyacht crew, deckhand, yacht skipperComment