Deck Training Officer — Cadet Seamanship Instructor (Temp)

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

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