Captains for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree27%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years14%6-10 years28%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years21%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $144,006 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $109,054 – $190,161 yearly
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Merchandiser
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsSalesPublic RelationsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportClient Relationship ManagementBar Supervisor
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsDishwasher/Maintenance
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceDistribution CenterMaterials HandlingLift TruckCashier/Court Monitor/Party Host
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementParalegal
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Alternative Dispute ResolutionCertified Notary PublicConsensus Building in MediationFacilitation in MediationConflict ManagementNegotiation in Dispute ResolutionSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingPersonal Assistant ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarPrep Cook/Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 82 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: communication skills, leadership and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: background investigator, bartender and bar supervisor.
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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 17 years of professional experience.
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