Captains for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Bachelor's degree34%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years74%6-10 years14%3-5 years8%Current company
Bullet ProofKokomo Charters85ft yachtTime at current job
2-5 years28%1-2 years26%Less than a year23%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 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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First Mate
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDoubles/Triples Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMechanical KnowledgeMicrosoft WordMaster Captain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftRadiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardUSCG OUPV LicensePassenger EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement+17 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingPollution PreventionFishing Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsBoat Captain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseCDLUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
EnglishComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDrivingCRM SoftwareCharter Captain
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCustomer SupportCaptain
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseDriver's LicenseAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationUSCG Master LicenseBoat Handling+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPublic Speaking
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
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: boat captain, sea trial captain/technician and banquet 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 10 years of professional experience.
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