Captains for hire in Charleston, SC
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Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree54%High school diploma or GED21%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years64%6-10 years26%3-5 years8%Current company
Charleston Outdoor AdventuresPage's Okra GrillTemplar Security ServicesTime at current job
2-5 years33%More than 5 years31%Less than a year23%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $85,377 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,674 – $146,741 yearly
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USCG LICENSED MASTER CAPTAIN
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationUSCG Master License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareComputer OperationOperating SystemsmacOSCharter Captain
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceTime ManagementTour GuidingConducting Guided ToursData CollectionDrywallAssistant General Manager
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCaptain
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC Card+8 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingYacht Captain
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsDiving OperationsScuba DivingWater Transportation Equipment MaintenanceJr Banquet Captain
Johns Island, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: jr banquet captain, sales and FOH manager.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Charleston, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 20 years of professional experience.
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