Boat Captain Job at SAILFUTURE INC, Saint Petersburg, FL

  • SAILFUTURE INC
  • Saint Petersburg, FL

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

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