Skipper
Steer a canal boat or private boat and tell the stories of the village in Dutch, English or German.
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Working at Boatrental Giethoorn
Skippers, check-in staff and hospitality at our restaurant: work on the water in one of the most visited villages of the Netherlands.
Who we are looking for
A family business with a young team and a busy season
Boatrental Giethoorn has been a family business since 2017, with a young team, more than 40 electric boats and four canal boats. From spring to autumn we welcome guests from all over the world, and we look for people who love that pace and speak their languages.
We do not publish fixed vacancies here: tell us who you are and what you would like to do, and we get in touch when there is a fit.
- Seasonal and year-round roles
- Dutch, English or German a plus
- Work outdoors, on and by the water
Roles
Where you could work
Desk & check-in
Welcome guests at Zuiderpad 14A, explain the boats and keep the dock running smoothly.
Our restaurant
Kitchen and service in our Delft Blue restaurant with 100 indoor seats and a canal terrace.
Seasonal work
Boat cleaning, charging and dock support during the busy months.
How to apply
Send an open application to info@boatrental-giethoorn.eu with a short introduction, the role you are interested in, your availability and, if you have one, your CV. Skippers: mention any boating qualifications you hold.
We reply to every application.
Questions about working with us
Do you have vacancies right now?
We do not list vacancies on this page. Send an open application and we contact you when a suitable role opens.
Do I need a boating licence to be a skipper?
Tell us which qualifications you have; we discuss the requirements for the canal boats in the interview.
Is the work seasonal?
Most roles are busiest from spring to autumn. Some positions run year-round; mention your availability.
Which languages do I need?
Our guests come from all over the world. Dutch, English or German helps; more languages are welcome.
Come and work on the water
Send your open application to info@boatrental-giethoorn.eu.