About the Mate
The mate onboard a yacht is a team leader with strong work ethic, extensive deck department knowledge including maintenance and repair, and a positive, can-do attitude. The position requires some administrative tasks, including inventory and ordering deck supplies, so computer skills and financial knowledge are very useful. This role aboard a superyacht requires at least three years of experience as a deckhand/bosun in addition to the necessary license for the specific vessel.
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting the first officer with administrative and safety duties
- Navigation watches
- Hands on leader of deck crew
- Maintenance and inventory of deck equipment
- Stowage of yacht for sea
- Continued education and licensing
Required Skills
- Ability to stand in for captain in his absence
- Ability to delegate and effective communicator
- Extensive maintenance knowledge and skills; cleaning, rust/corrosion, painting, varnishing, rope splicing, fiberglass, carpentry, outboard motors and maintenance product knowledge
- Watch keeping and safety knowledge
- Excellent tender driving skills
- Advanced knowledge of all water sports
- Organized, diplomatic and versatile
Salary Modifiers
Advance medical training/certificate
Sports certification (i.e. Dive certificate, kite surfing instructor)
Strong paint/varnish skills
Limited experience in intended cruising area
