PT Instructor [Seattle, WA]

Mitags; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MITAGS in the Washington, DC area seeks an experienced instructor to deliver maritime courses and provide high-quality classroom instruction. You will present content as provided by the organization and work under the Department Head to achieve curriculum goals.

Responsibilities include keeping records, evaluating attendees, preparing lessons, mentoring cadets, and reporting curriculum needs. Travel to MITAGS East/West campuses or other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 1. USCG Officer Level License with sailing experience or equivalent uniformed service experience preferred.
• 2. Degree in Adult Education, Maritime Sciences or related field desired.
• 3. Two years of experience supervising subordinates in a similar environment desired.
• 4. Experience teaching adults professionally for one or more years, including cadets.
• 5. Qualifications to obtain approval to teach Coast Guard courses required.
• 6. Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and related information systems.
• 7. Sound judgment and decision-making skills; ability to work with minimal guidance.
• 8. Strong writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• 9. Ability to perform moderate physical activity.
• 10. Travel may be required to MITAGS East/West or other sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction to attendees through various methods to meet curriculum goals.
• Keep attendance records and evaluate attendees as required.
• Prepare and deliver course content; report curriculum development needs to the Department Head.
• Mentor, educate and guide attendees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Public speaking

Judgment and decision-making

Travel readiness

Education

Adult Education / Maritime Sciences degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY STATEMENTAn Instructor is responsible for presenting courses in the maritime field and providing quality classroom instruction to attendees. Instructor shall be responsible for delivering content as provided by the organization.

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SUPERVISIONReports to appropriate course Department Head.

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWith guidance from Department Head, instructor provides quality instruction to attendees, through various methods of instruction such that the attendee will achieve the goals outlined in the course curriculum.

• An Instructor shall keep appropriate records and evaluate attendees as required.
• An Instructor shall prepare for the presentation and delivery of a course as necessary and shall report to the Department Head any items requiring curriculum development attention.
• An Instructor mentors, educates and guides attendees.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements:

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. USCG Officer Level License; with experience sailing under his/her highest level license and similar experience are a plus, may be substituted with equivalent uniformed service experience (NOAA, USCG, USN).
• 2. Degree in Adult Education, Maritime Sciences or related field desired;
• 3. Two years of experience effectively supervising subordinates in a similar environment desired.
• 4. Experience teaching adults professional subjects for one or more years, including teaching cadets.
• 5. Experience, training and qualifications required to obtain approval to teach the courses in the field from the U.S. Coast Guard is required.
• 6. Excellent computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related information systems.
• 7. Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making skills; ability to perform tasks and projects with no guidance. Capable of developing sound, detailed analyses to support actions and/or recommendations.
• 8. Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills required. Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• 9. Requires performance of moderate physical activity.
• 10. Position may require some travel, to include MITAGS East and West campus, or at other sites and company locations as directed.