Boat Captain

SailFuture; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights to vessel

GeoBlue health insurance

Job summary

SailFuture seeks an experienced offshore Captain for a rotational program aboard a 100’ sailing yacht serving at-risk youth. The role involves hands-on management of vessel operations, safety, and crew oversight during expeditions in the Caribbean.

You will lead youth programming, ensure SOP compliance, and mentor staff; requirements include USCG 100-Ton Master or equivalent, 5+ years at sea, and First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

USCG 100-Ton

65’ LOA Master

Yacht systems knowledge

Driver’s license

Empathy with youth

First Aid / CPR / Lifeguard

Job 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

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

• $7,500 per month

• $2,500 bonus per term based on Impact Outcomes

• Flights to and from the vessel (up to $750 round trip)

• GeoBlue health insurance while on the vessel