The job in short
Boat captain.
Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-10-01
- Location as listed
- St. Petersburg, Florida, US
- Role
- Boat Captain / Marine Operator
- Pay (as listed)
- $7,500 a month
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Seeking an experienced offshore Captain for rotational position on a 100’ school ship serving at-risk youth. $7,500 per month + Bonus based on program outcomes.
The vessel operates primarily in the Caribbean between Trinidad and St. Maarten.
Schedule
Rotational Captains work 1 to 3 Expeditions per year. Each Expedition is 9 weeks in length. (1) week for prep, (7) weeks with students, and (1) week for wrap-up and handoff.
Vessel
The vessel is a 100’ Giorgetti & Magrini ketch-rigged sailing yacht with accommodations for 12 students and 6 staff.
Staff quarters are separate from students and are in shared cabins with a shared bathroom.
Responsibilities
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Overall management and upkeep of the vessel
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Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all systems
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Diagnose and repair all systems as needed
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Ensure that program Standard Operating Procedures are followed at all times
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Build strong bonds with each youth through 1:1 and group time
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Build a strong sense of teamwork amongst youth and staff on the boat
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Hold all youth and rotating program staff to the highest levels of seamanship
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Participate in service learning projects and all youth programming throughout the expedition
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Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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USCG 100-Ton Master, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, or IYT Yachtmaster offshore
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5+ years as Captain / Master of a sailing vessel > 65’ LOA
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Strong knowledge of all yacht systems
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Valid driver’s license
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Empathy to relate to the life experiences of the youth SailFuture serves
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First Aid / CPR / Lifeguard certifications
Compensation
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$7,500 per month
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$5,000 bonus per term based on Impact Outcomes
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Flights to and from the vessel (up to $750 round trip)
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GeoBlue health insurance while on the vessel