Captains for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Bachelor's degree24%Associate's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
Coral Drift Charters / Floridified AdventuresLebarge tropical cruisesALLEN MARINE TOURS
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years38%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Jul 28, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $138,022 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,421 – $270,516 yearly
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Charter Boat Captain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialUSCG Master LicenseCPRSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLogisticsAccountingMarketingCharter Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCustomer SupportMaster Captain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftRadiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardUSCG OUPV LicensePassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingPollution PreventionFishing Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsBoat Captain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseDriver's LicenseAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationUSCG Master LicenseBoat HandlingSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBoat Captain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseCDLUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
EnglishComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDrivingCRM Software
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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, First Aid Certification and USCG License.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: boat captain, banquet captain and charter 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 Sarasota, FL, 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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