Want to work where others go on vacation? At Schiffsbetrieb Walensee, that’s a reality!

With our six passenger ships and one cargo ship, we operate daily on the “Swiss Fjord”—whether on scheduled routes, public event cruises, or private events. To ensure our guests experience Lake Walen at its best, we’re looking for cheerful, dedicated crew members with an interest in technology and a team spirit.

To support our team, we are looking for a motivated, flexible, and easygoing person to start immediately or at a time to be agreed upon:

Boat Captain (80–100%)

Your mission on board:
• You’ll operate our ships safely and professionally and be responsible for ensuring smooth operations on board.
• You’ll welcome and assist our guests, sell and check tickets, and provide informative details about the lake and our region.
•    You ensure safety on board and remain calm and act competently even in emergencies.
• In the event of technical malfunctions or incidents, you pitch in and find solutions appropriate to the situation.
• You assist with pier maintenance and shipyard work and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty.
• You keep the boats clean and handle the daily cleaning of the decks.

Your Profile
Are you already a boat captain with a BI or BII/1 certification, or are you looking to enter the shipping industry as a career changer? We welcome both! We offer motivated career changers with technical knowledge, manual dexterity, and a passion for shipping the opportunity to complete their training as a boat captain directly with us.

Other qualities you should have:
• Enjoy working with people
• Flexibility for shift work, including evenings and weekends
• Team spirit, resilience, and physical fitness
• Interest in technology and manual dexterity
• Fluency in German; good English is a plus

The choice is yours
With us, you can choose between two employment models: Opt for a full-time, year-round position and work as a captain on our ships during the summer season, from March through November. During the winter season, you’ll support our team with shipyard and maintenance work. Or you can work on an hourly wage basis with a fixed-term seasonal contract.

What can you expect? A varied job in the heart of one of Switzerland’s most beautiful regions—right on and by the water. You’ll join a motivated team, take on a lot of responsibility, and experience an innovative, welcoming company culture. The changing seasons, exciting insights, and varied tasks ensure that no two days are alike.

Ready for a job on the lake? Then send your application by email to fabienne.ackermann@walenseeschiff.ch

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ackermann at +41 81 720 34 34. Applications submitted by mail will not be considered.

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