Boat rental staff

Ahoy, future colleague and dock hero!

Do you love welcoming people and feeling the sun on your skin as you work on the docks in Amsterdam? Then our boat rental staff vacancy might be just the summer job you’ve been looking for. Your role is simple: you help our guests have a fantastic experience aboard our self-drive boating experience. You start by getting the cruise boats prepped and ready on the dock, welcome guests as they arrive, show them how the boat works, and inform the guests of the most important rules and safety instructions on the water. Once they push off, smile and wave them goodbye. Hard work, fresh air, and a whole lot of fun with the most enthusiastic team on the water. That’s our guarantee.

Where will you be working?

We operate from multiple locations across Amsterdam and we are growing fast. Our fleet includes electric self-drive sloops for independent exploring, larger sloops and saloon boats for private tours with a skipper, and canal cruise boats for group departures, all spread across our two companies: Canal Motorboats and Eco Boats Amsterdam. When you join us, you work for both, meaning no two days will ever be the same.

Fun facts: Canal Motorboats, founded in 1996, is the longest-established boat rental company in the city, and our sister company Eco Boats Amsterdam is Amsterdam’s premier eco-friendly boat company.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing and organising the cruise boats before each trip
• Welcoming guests at the dock and creating a warm, friendly atmosphere
• Explaining how the self-drive boats work
• Communicating the rules and safety procedures on the water
• Keeping the boats tidy and orderly throughout the day
• Helping to ensure smooth, efficient operations on the ground
• Working during exciting events like the Amsterdam Light Festival, Gay Pride, King’s Day, and more

Who are you?

• 18 years or older
• Open, sociable, and naturally at ease with guests
• Independent and responsible
• Available at least 2 to 3 days a week, including at least 1 weekend day
• Available in the evenings, during high season and on public holidays
• No 9-to-5 mentality: you thrive in a dynamic outdoor environment
• Good command of English
• Any additional languages are a bonus
• Experience in hospitality or tourism is a plus

What do you get in return?

• The coolest outdoor job on Amsterdam’s canals
• A summer job that could turn into something more. We love growing talent from within
• A competitive salary
• Flexible hours; you can decide when you work
• The opportunity to obtain your boating licence
• A dinner budget for evening shifts
• Fun social gatherings and company outings
• A place in the most enthusiastic team in Amsterdam

How to apply

Ready to swap a desk for a dock and spend your days at the heart of Amsterdam’s tourism scene? Who knows, you could be out there with the most fantastic team on the Amsterdam canals next week.