Deck Training Officer

US Lawns; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Massachusetts is seeking a qualified instructor to teach cadets seamanship, shipboard safety, and emergency preparedness aboard the TS Patriot State during Sea Term 2027. You will cover navigation, voyage planning, watchstanding, and pollution awareness, with training conducted six days per week (Sundays off) and flexible subject matter based on experience.

Ideal candidates will hold a Second Mate unlimited USCG credential with a valid medical certificate and

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable instructing groups of 20 students and mentoring young people.
• Second Mate, Unlimited U.S.C.G. credential with valid medical certificate; S.T.C.W. certifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach cadets seamanship, shipboard safety, emergency preparedness, navigation, voyage planning, watchstanding, and pollution awareness aboard the TS Patriot State.

Skills

Instruct groups

Education

Second Mate unlimited USCG credential

Job description

Job Description

Division: Academic Affairs

Union Affiliation: N/A

General Responsibilities

Please note that this is a non-benefitted, temporary/contract position.

The NSMV Patriot State offers a unique opportunity to sail a training cruise with cadets during Sea Term 2027 (Jan 04 – Feb 25 2027). Following a week of alongside training, NSMV Patriot State departs Buzzards Bay on Jan 09 to support the teaching and training of freshmen, sophomore, and senior cadets in seamanship and engineering systems. All sailing aboard NSMV Patriot State must hold a T.W.I.C. card; MMA Human Resources will assist in the attainment of the credential for those who are eligible but do not hold a current T.W.I.C.

The successful candidate will teach cadets seamanship, shipboard safety and emergency preparedness, navigation, voyage planning, watchstanding, and pollution awareness aboard the TS Patriot State. Training is conducted six days a week (Sundays off) during daytime hours. Schedule requires flexibility in both training sessions and subject matter. Actual subjects will be assigned based on experience. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Second Mate, Unlimited U.S.C.G. credential with valid medical certificate. Current S.T.C.W. Certifications
• Must be comfortable instructing groups of 20 students and enjoy mentoring/working with young people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior deck training experience preferred.

Salary

$9,800-$11,200 for the duration of Sea Term 2027 (Jan 04 – Feb 25 2027) based on rank and license.

Company Description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a top-ranked, fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university with 7 undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that are highly regarded in the domestic and international maritime industry and its related business sectors. Located at the western end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI and offers easy access to beautiful Buzzards Bay and the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The Academy offers generous benefits packages and competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical examination.

Drug Free, Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a drug-free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.