Captains for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years62%6-10 years18%3-5 years14%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years37%2-5 years26%Less than a year18%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 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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CAPTAIN
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTugboat OperationBoat HandlingTugboat SupervisionMarine NavigationMerchandiser
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsSalesPublic RelationsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportClient Relationship ManagementRegional Trainer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Employee OrientationDeveloping Onboarding ProgramsDriver's LicenseManagement Experience Within Retail IndustryOnboarding Process ManagementTraining+15 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSalesRetail Store ExperienceWarehouse Worker
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHigh-End SalesBartender
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipLatte ArtFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsShift Manager
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis 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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: package handler, server/bartender/venue setup and breakdown/food handling, customer service, venue support, and bartender.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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