Captains for hire in Bradenton, FL

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    49%
    Master's degree
    17%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • The Walsh Group
    • Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises
    • Freedom Boat Club
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    44%
    1-2 years
    22%
    2-5 years
    22%

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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026

Captain: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bradenton, FL: $97,505 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,949 – $155,986 yearly

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  • TRIP CAPTAIN

    Bradenton, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Merchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's License

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service
  • Captain

    Cortez, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    USCG LicenseMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Captain

    Parrish, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOTRCustomer Service
  • Tour Boat Captain

    Bradenton, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiotelephone Operator LicenseRadio Communication SystemsRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC Card+7 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeCustomer Service
  • Captain

    Bradenton, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseTeaching CertificationUSCG OUPV LicenseMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBar ExperienceBartending
  • Captain

    Palmetto, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    EMT ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

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What's the average time to fill a captain role?

The average time to fill a captain role is 88 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do captains tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for captains?

Common licenses or certifications for captains include: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and Radiotelephone Operator License.

What are some job titles related to captains?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: charter captain, manager/captain and TRIP CAPTAIN.

What level of education is common for a captain?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Bradenton, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a captain?

Most captains have 19 years of professional experience.

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