Boat Captain
$90,000–$90,000 year
On-siteSt. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Manage and maintain the 100' school ship during 9-week expeditions in the Caribbean, performing daily to annual maintenance on all systems and diagnosing repairs as needed. Ensure program Standard Operating Procedures are followed while building strong bonds with at-risk youth through 1:1 and group time, fostering teamwork and holding the crew to the highest levels of seamanship. Participate in service learning projects and all youth programming throughout the expedition. Rotational Captains work 1 to 3 expeditions per year. USCG 100-Ton Master certification and 5+ years of sailing vessel experience required.
Required Qualifications
- USCG 100-Ton Master
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
- IYT Yachtmaster offshore
- 5+ years as Captain / Master of a sailing vessel > 65' LOA
- Strong knowledge of all yacht systems
- Valid driver's license
- Empathy to relate to the life experiences of the youth SailFuture serves
- First Aid / CPR / Lifeguard certifications
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