Captain - Rotational - Min exp 6 years - General (Caribbean)
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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