Also called: Yacht Bosun, Lead Deckhand
Leads the deck crew on a superyacht, keeping the exterior spotless and running the water toys and tenders.
A bosun assigns deckhands to wash and polish, drives tender boats, launches jet skis for guests, and handles lines during docking.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Deckhand experience plus yacht crew certifications.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Marine Transportation, Maritime Studies.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 53-5011: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk for 10 years. Leading deckhands, driving tenders and launching jet skis for guests is hands-on deck work.
Classes: Physical education and swimming, Shop class, Leadership role on a team.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-5011.
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