Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Bosun
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Job posted:
May 12, 2026

Summary

Bosun position - 49m - Motor yacht

Description

US Citizens or Green Card holders only please

Seeking a clean cut, experienced Bosun for a private, 50m M/Y. Vessel is local to Fort Lauderdale and spends most of the time there when not on trips (predominantly the Bahamas). Position would be ideal for someone looking to have a work/life balance. You would be able to go home at night when not on watch or trips.

Crew of 9 with 3 in total on deck. Lovely Captain that has been with the program for several years.

Requirements for the role:

STCW, PDSD, Powerboat Level 2 certification, Yachtmaster Offshore (commercially endorsed) or equivalent CoC

  • Male because of cabin arrangements.
  • Nonsmoker/non vaper
  • Fluent English speaker
  • Have performed the deckhand role for a couple of years
  • Be capable of standing a navigation watch underway
  • Competent at operating a center console and tender
  • Experienced in line handling
  • Experienced in anchoring work

Start: Immediate for the right candidate

Salary: $5000-6000

Full medical insurance, 38 days paid leave per year, yearly bonus, Christmas bonus

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.