Seasonal Deckhand Educator: Sail & Teach Marine Science

Latino Outdoors; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Liveaboard schedule

Job summary

Latino Outdoors in Sausalito, CA seeks Deckhand/Educators to lead youth programs and manage sails on two ships. Entry-level role with on-the-job sailing training; no prior tall-ship experience required.

Seasonal liveaboard position from mid-March to mid-November, with weekend and holiday work, paid hourly. Responsibilities include handling sails, safety procedures, teaching maritime education, and supervising education groups.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching SF Bay ecology, indigenous and nautical history.
• Experience working with youth (lifeguard, camp counselor, educator, or resident advisor).
• Attention to safety and ability to wear a harness and work aloft.
• Willingness to learn and teach sailing and seamanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist vessel mate with sails, docklines, and equipment.
• Learn and implement ship emergency procedures (fire, man overboard).
• Keep boats clean and in good working order; perform routine chores.
• Lead education groups with lesson plans during programming.
• Inspect gear and report issues during safety checks.
• Stand watch during voyages and dockside duties.

Skills

Teaching

Lifeguard

Camp counselor

Educator

Resident advisor

Safety awareness

Harness use

Teamwork

Education

B.S. Environmental Science

Job description

Latino Outdoors in Sausalito, CA seeks Deckhand/Educators to lead youth programs and manage sails on two ships. Entry-level role with on-the-job sailing training; no prior tall-ship experience required.

Seasonal liveaboard position from mid-March to mid-November, with weekend and holiday work, paid hourly. Responsibilities include handling sails, safety procedures, teaching maritime education, and supervising education groups.