Boat Captain (Caribbean)

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 rotational expeditions on a 100’ sailing yacht serving at-risk youth. The role offers $7,500 per month plus a $2,500 bonus per term and up to $750 for round-trip flights to the vessel.

The vessel sails primarily in the Caribbean between Trinidad and St. Maarten, with staff housing aboard. You will lead vessel operations and youth programming while maintaining safety and seamanship standards.

Qualifications

• USCG 100-Ton Master, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, or IYT Yachtmaster Offshore required.
• 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 Master

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

IYT Yachtmaster offshore

5+ years Captain

Strong knowledge of yacht systems

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