Captains for hire in Bradenton, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Master's degree21%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years66%6-10 years26%1-2 years4%Current company
self employeedTampa Bay Watch85ft yachtTime at current job
More than 5 years34%Less than a year24%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 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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Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperiencePublic SpeakingOwner/Manager of five Airbnb units grossing
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceSuggestive SellingCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementField Sales ExperienceTour Boat Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseRadio Communication SystemsRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC Card+7 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsBoat HandlingMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeCaptain
Parrish, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOTRMobile MarketingFishing Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsCharter Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCustomer Support
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 81 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 a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and USCG License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: banquet captain, charter captain and owner/manager of five airbnb units grossing.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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