Now hiring · 2027 season
Join the crew.
Spend summer on the Hudson with a small, tight team that takes fun and safety seriously. Season runs May through October out of Wappingers Falls, NY. Rides book fast and same-day, so this is a flexible, on-call summer job.
See open rolesSummer on the Hudson
Your office is the river.
Base pay + commission
Hourly base, plus commission on rides and add-ons you help sell — and you keep your tips.
We train you
Boating safety and First Aid/CPR — we’ll help you certify.
Room to grow
A real path to running the operation.
Open roles
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🦭Jet Ski Life GuardSummer job · On-call, mostly weekends · Great for high school & college students+
Spend your summer on the water keeping riders safe — and earn more on busy days.
You'll
- • Patrol on the rescue ski while guests ride
- • Help guests get set up at the dock and get on the water
- • Help clean and prep the skis between rides
- • Recommend add-ons like a GoPro ride video
You bring
- • Lifeguard certification, or willing to certify (we can help)
- • First Aid/CPR, or willing to certify
- • NY Boating Safety Certificate (we can help you get it)
- • Strong swimmer, calm in emergencies, available on short notice in summer
🦫General Manager ApprenticeSummer → year-round potential · On-call, mostly weekends+
Run the dock, move the fleet, and learn to run the whole business.
You'll
- • Greet guests, run the safety briefing, and check IDs and waivers
- • Trailer the skis to the ramp, launch, fuel, and bring them home
- • Manage bookings and turn questions into rides
- • Learn every part of Jet Life alongside the founder — and grow into running it
You bring
- • 18+ with a valid driver’s license and trailering experience
- • NY Boating Safety Certificate + First Aid/CPR (we can help)
- • Reliable, organized, a natural leader who likes to sell
- • Available on short notice through the summer
How to apply
Tap Apply on any role, or emailinfo@jetlifejetskis.comwith the role, your availability, and any experience or certifications. We hire over the winter and spring, so the earlier the better.
Jet Life Jet Skis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.