Work Hard  I  Play Hard  I  Bank The Bucks

We’re a dynamic company with rock solid team dedicated to helping families and their friends simply, safely, and sustainably enjoy summer vacations in the world’s most breathtaking houseboating destination, Lake Powell. 

Doing Well By Doing Good And Having A Great Time Doing It

We work really hard and play really hard while piloting houseboats and using our innovative, no-trace, Beach Bags Systems to anchor private and rental houseboats along the emerald waters of Powell’s sandstone shorelines. 

The scenery is breathtaking. The on-lake work is quite physical, challenging, fun, and financially rewarding. And the opportunity to explore, adventure and play on the water, in the canyons, and throughout the spectacular Colorado Plateau on your days off is endless.

Our USCG Certified Houseboat Captains, drive many of the world’s most beautiful houseboats from their in-marina slips to on-lake anchoring destinations and back again. They also captain a fleet of workboats and manage 2-5 person Anchoring Crews. 

Our most successful team members are those who are in good shape, enjoy hard work, and most importantly, those with grit to persevere in the face of a good challenge. Our teams typically include men and women from all different types of backgrounds and experiences including US Coast Guard Licensed 100/200 Ton Captains, serial seasonal workers, college students on summer break, new grads, ROTC and ex-military, as well as cowboys, construction workers and outdoor enthusiasts. 

A Lot Of Hard Work, A Lot Of Reward

There is no denying that our work is physically demanding. In addition to captaining boats, our USGC Certified Captains actively manage and, depending on the workboat they are captaining, may assist our Anchoring Crews during the houseboat anchoring process. If assisting Anchoring Crews, activities can involve heavy lifting in the heat as team members put anchors in place, fill ‘em up, drain ‘em, and retrieve ‘em. Setting or striking anchoring sites takes about 30 – 60 minutes and definitely gets the heart pumping. Afterwards, it’s a quick jump in the lake to cool off, grab a snack, and joke with teammates as you cruise off to your next anchoring adventure.  It’s an anchor, rinse and repeat you’ll do about 10 times per workday.

Our Houseboat USCG Certified Captains typically work 3 days per week – receiving 4 days off.  Over the course of the season, you’ll drive and assist in anchoring hundreds of houseboats.

Days and Days To Play

We believe your summer job should be adventurous, exciting, and fun. Houseboat Captains should plan to have 4 scheduled days off per week. How else are you going to enjoy all the fun that comes along with working at Lake Powell? And don’t worry about planning all your adventures, we’ll take care of some of that too. You can expect group surfing trips, lake explorations, and hikes in some of the area’s most beautiful canyons.  If you love the outdoors, there is no better place to be! The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park are a few hours away and great mountain biking, world famous Antelope Canyon, and a beautiful golf course are available in and around town.

Base Pay, Overtime, Tips & The Other Extras Are Oh So Good

Base pay: $32-$35/hour

Overtime: 1.5X  hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

Tips: Our customers love, love, love houseboating on Lake Powell. It’s their favorite place to be. Lake-life attitudes abound and tips for a job well done freely flow to our hard working and attentive Captains. It’s not uncommon for them to each make up to $15,000 - $20,0000 in tips per season. 

(Overtime and tips are common, but not guaranteed, and will vary based on demand, weather, and staffing levels.)

Additional Bonuses & Incentives:

End-Of-Season Bonus: 

• $500 for every full month completed during the season (up to $3,000 for 6 months) paid at the end of the season on your last check.

  • You must work your full contract to receive End -of-Season Bonus, early departure for any reason voids this bonus.

  • You must work a minimum of 12 scheduled days per month to receive this End-of-Season Bonus. 

Healthcare Stipend: 

• Monthly stipend of $150 is provided to support your individual healthcare expenses.

  • You must work a minimum of 12 scheduled days per month to receive the stipend for the month.

  • Paid the last week of the month

• Leadership and advancement opportunities for qualified crew to advance to Crew Lead

• Seasonal re-hire for priority top performers

Houseboat Captain Job Qualifications

• Current 100/200 Ton US Coast Guard Captain’s License

• Ability to pass a physical

• Driver’s License with Clean driving record (no DUI)

• Great Attitude

• Hard working, fun loving individuals who enjoy being team leaders and managers

Out Of Town? No Problem! Housing Available

Don't live in Page, AZ? No worries, we've got you covered. Out-of-town employees can take advantage of our affordable, comfortable accommodations. Shared employee, dormitory style housing hosts up to 4 men per room for $700 and includes WIFI, laundry facilities, shared kitchen and living space.  All utilities.  No deposit. Rent is paid automatically as a deduction from your check twice per month. 

Employee discounts are also available at Antelope Point Marina RV Park allowing full hook-ups for just $500 per month.  A deposit is required, rent is paid monthly, in advance on move in date, a credit card is required for monthly auto payment. 

Locals Advantages

Already call Page, Arizona, or the surrounding areas home? Perfect, we have the ideal seasonal Houseboat Captaining job for you!  As a local, you already know the beauty of this sacred land, but is experiencing the wonders of Lake Powell part of your daily life?  Local Captain advantages include:

• Better pay (wages + tips) than most local jobs.

• Opportunities to transition from seasonal work to a year-around position.

• Career diversification potential by adding management and marine tech skills to your qualifications.

• Enjoy the comforts of home, family, and community while encountering Lake Powell like never before.