Boat Captain
SailFuture•St. Petersburg, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Seeking an experienced offshore Captain for a rotational position on a 100’ school ship serving at-risk youth. The vessel operates primarily in the Caribbean between Trinidad and St. Maarten. 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.
Requirements
- USCG 100-Ton Master, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, or 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
Responsibilities
- Overall management and upkeep of the vessel
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all systems
- Diagnose and repair all systems as needed
- Ensure that program Standard Operating Procedures are followed at all times
- Build strong bonds with each youth through 1:1 and group time
- Build a strong sense of teamwork amongst youth and staff on the boat
- Hold all youth and rotating program staff to the highest levels of seamanship
- Participate in service learning projects and all youth programming throughout the expedition
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Flights to and from the vessel (up to $750 round trip)
- GeoBlue health insurance while on the vessel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
