First Mate & Vessel Engineer — Mentoring Students Aboard

SailFuture; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

20 days PTO (accrues, usable after 90)

Flight budget for PTO travel

Additional pay for private charters

International health insurance

Work cell phone with internationalplan

Job summary

Whatever It Takes Expeditions seeks a seasoned First Mate for our 100' sailing vessel operating Caribbean itineraries. Year-round position offering $4,000 per month plus room and board, with 20 days PTO and a $1,500 flight budget.

You will maintain the vessel, mentor students, lead shore activities, and supervise apprentices aboard Responsibilities include vessel systems maintenance, watch-keeping, safe navigation support, and teaching coursework.

Qualifications

• Commercial Master or Mate license accepted by vessel flag.
• 2+ years as Captain, Master, or Mate of a sailing vessel.
• STCW Basic Safety Training.
• Current First Aid and CPR (STCW Elementary First Aid or equivalent).
• Lifeguard certification (RLSS, Red Cross, or equivalent).
• Valid seafarer medical certificate (ENG1, ML5, or equivalent).
• Valid passport
• Working knowledge of yacht systems, with the ability to learn the rest fast.
• Empathy for the life experiences of the youth Whatever It Takes Expeditions serves
• A real passion for mentoring and coaching

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all systems.
• Lead the Engineering Department.
• Diagnose and repair systems as needed.
• Stand watch and support the Captain in safe navigation and vessel operation.
• Follow and uphold program Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
• Build strong bonds with each student through 1:1 and group time.
• Build teamwork among students and staff.
• Teach coursework and manage student apprentices.
• Lead shore-side activities and supervise students.
• Join service learning projects and all youth programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Whatever It Takes Expeditions seeks a seasoned First Mate for our 100' sailing vessel operating Caribbean itineraries. Year-round position offering $4,000 per month plus room and board, with 20 days PTO and a $1,500 flight budget.

You will maintain the vessel, mentor students, lead shore activities, and supervise apprentices aboard Responsibilities include vessel systems maintenance, watch-keeping, safe navigation support, and teaching coursework.