Come spend your summer in beautiful Kelowna on the water! Okanagan Parasail is looking for energetic, reliable, and adventurous deckhands to join our crew for the 2026 summer season, with the opportunity to be trained as a parasail captain for future seasons.
About Us
Okanagan Parasail is a small business dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. Our team is passionate about adventure, safety, and top-notch customer service. We believe in working hard, having fun, and making each parasailing trip an experience to remember.
What You'll Be Doing
- Assisting the captain with safety checks, equipment setup, and cleaning.
- Fitting guests with lifejackets, boarding the boat, and harnessing them for flight.
- Helping with launching and landing guests in the parasail chute.
- Communicating with guests to ensure a safe and fun experience.
- Taking and promoting photo packages to capture guest memories.
- Assisting at the kiosk with bookings and guest check-ins when needed.
- Keeping the boat and equipment clean and well-maintained.
- Learning the craft of becoming a parasail captain
What We're Looking For
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Comfortable working around water
- Interested in entering the commercial boating industry
- Looking for consistent seasonal work year after year
- Experience driving a boat is definitely a bonus, however we’re willing to train the right candidate
- There are no age restrictions, we've trained captains from as young as 18.
Why Join Us?
- Paid on-the-job training
- We cover the cost of your commercial boat licensing course (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency - SVOP)
- Direct career path toward becoming a commercial parasail boat captain
- Secure, reliable seasonal job year after year
- Great tips and extra earning potential
- Spend your summer outdoors, on the lake, and part of a fun, supportive crew
This is a great opportunity to launch a career on the water, join us for an unforgettable summer!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you available all public holidays throughout the summer?
- Do you have any previous boating experience? If so, please elaborate.
- Tell us why you think you'd be great for the job?
Work Location: In person
