Captains for hire in Philadelphia, PA

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    3,277

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    53%
    Bachelor's degree
    14%
    Associate's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

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

    • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
    • Macy’s
    • Advantage Solutions
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%

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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026

Captain: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $71,992 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $49,091 – $105,577 yearly
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  • Lead and Coach Asset Protection Team

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC CardClass G Security+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSchedule Management
  • Per Diem EMT

    Maple Shade, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DWEMTEMT CertificationCA Ambulance Driver's CertificateDriver's LicenseEMT-B+7 more

    Skills

    EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • Asset Protection Manager

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+5 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAsset ProtectionAsset Protection
  • Captain : Port Captain

    Rockledge, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DRadiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardUSCG OUPV LicenseAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationPassenger Endorsement+17 more

    Skills

    Radar Observer EndorsementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic Experience
  • LEAD Captain

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationClass EForklift Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLatte ArtHeavy Lifting
  • Banquet Captain/Server/Bartender

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    TIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills

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

The average time to fill a captain role is 84 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: 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: captain : port captain, LEAD captain and ursinus college men's swim team 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 Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a captain?

Most captains have 16 years of professional experience.

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