Top 66 Marine captain Jobs in Florida

Director of Operations
Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $72,963.58 - $87,870.12 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- CPR Certification
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Master/Captain
Marine Towing —Tampa, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Communication skills
Boat Captain - Upper Keys, FL
Mote Marine Laboratory —Key Largo, FL
- $30 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Captain - Marine
Savage Services —Jacksonville, FL
- Overtime
- Military encouraged
- Senior level
- Outdoor work
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Captain - Marine
Savage Services —Tampa, FL
- Overtime
- Military encouraged
- Senior level
- Outdoor work
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Boat Captain - DeLeon Springs
Guest Services, Inc. —De Leon Springs, FL
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Boat Captain - Blue Spring State Park
Guest Services, Inc. —Orange City, FL
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Full Time Captain
Guaranteed Fun —Miami, FL
- $8,000 - $10,000 a month
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- In-person
- Senior level
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Captain 96' OSV
TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Boat Captain/Boat Manager
Zenbodi —Tampa, FL
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
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Marine Surveyor Apprentice (USCG Captain Preferred) Part-Time
Great River Marine Surveying Co —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development assistance
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TowBoatU.S. Sarasota- USCG Boat Captain
TowBoatU.S Sarasota and Manatee River —Bradenton, FL
- $40 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Opportunities for advancement
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Vessel Captain
Eastern Shipbuilding Group —Port Saint Joe, FL
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Ferry Marine Captain with 100GT Auto/Passenger Vessel Experience
Fisher Island Community Association —Miami Beach, FL
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Captain - Pirate Water Taxi
Yacht Starship Dining Cruises LLC —Tampa, FL
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Experienced Dredge Tugboat Captain
Curtin Maritime —Jacksonville, FL
- $53.58 - $78.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to climb stairs
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Marine Chief Engineer
University of South Florida —Saint Petersburg, FL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- University
Marine Dealership Delivery & Demo Captain
Legendary Marina Mikes —Fort Myers, FL
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Dealership
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
OPS Marine Cook
University of South Florida —Saint Petersburg, FL
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fishing captain's
Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters —Fort Myers Beach, FL
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
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Director of Operations

Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale -
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,963.58 - $87,870.12 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Customer communication
Operations management
English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Conflict management

Full Job Description

Director of Operations

Lead safe, reliable passenger-vessel service.

FULL-TIME | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA | REPORTS TO THE PRESIDENT

About Water Taxi

For more than 30 years, Water Taxi has provided scheduled service, sightseeing, charters, and special-event transportation across South Florida. Our 15-vessel passenger fleet—from 26-foot launches to 64-foot high-speed catamarans—is supported by more than 100 employees. Over 1.6 million boardings in 2025

Build a meaningful marine leadership career without offshore rotations or extended travel. This Fort Lauderdale-based role offers broad operational responsibility while allowing you to return home each day.

Position Summary

Reporting to the President, the Director of Operations leads the safe, reliable, efficient, and guest-focused daily operation of Water Taxi’s passenger fleet. This hands-on leader directs captains, deckhands, and dock staff; owns service execution, crew readiness, training, safety, and regulatory compliance; and builds scalable operating practices for continued growth.

Core ResponsibilitiesService Delivery and Operational Control

Direct daily maritime operations across Pompano, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, and future service areas, ensuring vessels depart safely and on schedule.
Monitor real-time operations; resolve delays, staffing gaps, weather impacts, dock issues, and service disruptions; and communicate timely updates to employees, leadership, and guests.
Own vessel deployment, crew scheduling, route and stop execution, docking standards, dock security, and Manager-on-Duty coverage.
Partner with Engineering on vessel readiness, startup and shutdown procedures, maintenance priorities, and service-recovery plans.

People, Safety, and Guest Experience

Lead, coach, schedule, and evaluate captains, deckhands, and dock staff; conduct crew meetings and address performance or disciplinary matters consistently.
Build captain and crew development programs, qualification pathways, vessel checkoffs, and succession plans that support safe staffing and expansion.
Ensure compliance with USCG, OSHA, company safety, security, alcohol-service, and emergency-response requirements; maintain complete training and qualification records.
Investigate and document incidents independently, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and communicate with leadership and regulatory authorities as required.
Set and uphold standards for vessel cleanliness, employee professionalism, clear passenger communication, and excellent customer service.

What Success Looks Like

Safe, on-time, dependable service with fast, well-communicated recovery from disruptions.
Qualified crews are scheduled effectively, trained consistently, and prepared for growth.
Strong inspection readiness, accurate records, disciplined incident follow-up, and continuous improvement.
Clean, welcoming vessels and docks—and a consistently excellent guest experience.

Candidate Profile

Valid USCG Master credential for steam or motor vessels of not more than 100 gross tons, or higher.
Current FCC radio operator license, TWIC, CPR certification, and recognized first-aid certification.
Demonstrated leadership experience in passenger-vessel operations, marine transportation, or a comparable high-tempo, safety-critical environment.
Strong maritime judgment, problem-solving, organization, communication, coaching, documentation, and conflict-management skills.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with crews, guests, regulators, and senior leadership.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Microsoft Word and Excel; valid driver’s license; high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet Florida alcohol-service requirements and support cash or credit-card transactions when operationally necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years in maritime operations, including progressive responsibility for crew leadership, scheduling, training, safety, and service delivery.
Post-secondary education and experience with USCG-inspected passenger vessels, multi-location service, operational expansion, or structured safety-management systems.

Schedule and Work Environment

This full-time, shore-based position is primarily on site in Fort Lauderdale, with local travel among Water Taxi operating locations and no routine offshore rotations or extended travel. A flexible schedule, rotating Manager-on-Duty coverage, and availability during operational disruptions are required. The Director must be prepared to act as Captain when needed and work aboard vessels and on docks in varied weather and marine conditions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Pay: $72,963.58 - $87,870.12 per year

Work Location: In person

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