Captains for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Culmen International
Hideaway Beach Club
- Low Tide Tours, LLC
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $135,613 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,779 – $275,397 yearly
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Captain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseDriver's LicenseAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationUSCG Master LicenseBoat Handling+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingMaster Captain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftRadiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardUSCG OUPV LicensePassenger EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement+18 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsFirst Mate
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementMerchant Mariner Credential+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanical KnowledgeMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingDock Master
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceMaintenanceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFishing Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsCaptain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialCPRTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTeam LeadershipRiggingMaintenanceCleaning
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 88 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 USCG Master License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: sea trial captain/technician, charter captain and first mate.
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 Sarasota, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 19 years of professional experience.
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