Oceanside Sea Center
Boat Captain
Meet Ernie Prieto, Captain, who tells us all about his role at the Oceanside Sea Center, a landing in the Oceanside Harbor that offers whale watching and sport fishing trips. A Captain has a variety of duties such as managing staff, taking crew and customers out on the water, and first and foremost, making sure everyone onboard is safe. As a Captain you must be organized and motivated. Common Skills Needed: Operation and control, monitoring, speaking, active listening, & critical thinking.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$48,000 - $93,000/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Warm
This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles
INDUSTRY
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
Provides cultural, amusement, and leisure services enhancing quality of life
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
United States Coast Guard – National Maritime Center
Charter Boat Captain
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Realistic
You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions
Enterprising
You like leading projects, persuading others, and taking initiative