Captains for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree46%High school diploma or GED24%Master's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years16%Current company
Ace Parking
United States Marine Corps
3n1 Sports Bar and GrillTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years16%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $101,129 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,087 – $176,067 yearly
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Lead Bartender & Captain
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPS+6 moreSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceParalegal ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementCaptain
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Water Search and Rescue OperationsWater Rescue ResponseUSCG LicenseScuba DivingFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner Credential+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCaptain / Vessel Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTugboat Operation+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsFinancial ConceptsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPilot Boat Captain
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsMaintenanceGPSGPS DevicesNavigation SystemsGPS NavigationBanquet Captain
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsBanquet ExperienceBoat Captain
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicensePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+7 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMarine ConservationPublic Speaking
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 83 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and USCG Master License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: lead bartender & captain, captain | USCG master of 100 ton GRT and captain / vessel operator.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 14 years of professional experience.
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