Small Boat Safety & Training Lead

Humboldt State University; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Marine Facilities seeks a Boating Safety Officer to oversee day-to-day small boat safety for academic and research use, including operator training, float-plan approvals, and vessel maintenance.

The role emphasizes USCG compliance, scheduling, record-keeping, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefited position with a one-year probation, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the area to which assigned.
• Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Extensive (3+ years) of documented small boat operation across a wide variety of environments and missions.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining small boats, boat engines, boating safety equipment, trailers, and other relevant gear.

Responsibilities

• Promote the safe use of small boats for academic research and teaching in a university setting – 65%.
• Develop and implement a training program to support certification of academic small boat users.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and other program partners regarding vessel scheduling, operational needs, equipment, safety requirements, and boating activities.
• Review and approve float plans for academic, research, training, and other authorized boating activities.
• Assess and authorize boat operators, including evaluating operator competency and maintaining appropriate training/certification records.
• Launch, operate, recover, transport, and trailer small boats in support of training operations.
• Maintain documentation related to users, boats, safety equipment, vessel and trailer maintenance, and operations.
• Serve on Academic Boat Safety Committee.
• Conduct routine safety inspections on small boat fleet.
• Inspect and maintain boats, motors, trailers, safety equipment, and associated electrical/mechanical equipment; perform minor repairs when appropriate and coordinate more extensive repairs with appropriate service providers.
• Ensure compliance with boating safety requirements, including applicable U.S. Coast Guard, California, and University requirements; coordinate required safety or stability testing when applicable.
• Maintain records for vessels, including registration.
• Coordinate the purchase of boating supplies, parts, equipment, and services, including identifying needs, obtaining appropriate specifications/quotes, working with vendors, and maintaining related records.
• Support fiscal management for the Boating Program, such as tracking program expenses and revenues, maintaining records related to contract activities and purchases, and providing information for budget monitoring.

Job description

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Marine Facilities seeks a Boating Safety Officer to oversee day-to-day small boat safety for academic and research use, including operator training, float-plan approvals, and vessel maintenance.

The role emphasizes USCG compliance, scheduling, record-keeping, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefited position with a one-year probation, offering a comprehensive benefits package.