Deck Training Officer

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 1,808,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a qualified instructor for a non-benefitted, temporary Sea Term 2027 assignment aboard the NSMV Patriot State. You will teach cadets seamanship, shipboard safety and emergency preparedness, navigation, voyage planning, watchstanding and pollution awareness.

Work is six days a week (Sundays off) with a flexible schedule. Training runs Jan 04–Feb 25, 2027; candidates must hold Second Mate, Unlimited USCG and current STCW, and be comfortable mentoring

Qualifications

• Second Mate, Unlimited U.S.C.G. credential with valid medical certificate and STCW.
• Comfortable instructing groups of 20 students and mentoring young people.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Second Mate Unlimited USCG

Instructing groups of students

Job description

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

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