Seasonal Captain

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Northwest Maritime - Port Townsend, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Port Townsend, WA

About the position

The Seasonal Captain position at Northwest Maritime is designed for individuals passionate about maritime education and adventure. This role involves engaging participants of all ages in hands-on maritime skills and team-building activities, both on land and water. The Captain will lead school programs in spring and fall, teach adult sailing classes during summer, and assist with youth camps, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment while managing vessel safety and gear.

Responsibilities

• Teach maritime skills on water and on land in a hands-on and engaging way to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults.
• Work collaboratively with Managers, students, and other Instructors in delivering a high quality maritime learning experience.
• Support the training and maritime skill development of program teaching staff.
• Ensure and maintain an emotionally and physically safe, fun and educational environment for all participants.
• Be accountable for inventory and proper usage of all NWM gear.
• Complete required documentation, reporting and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Work with the Programs Operations Coordinator to support logistics and maintenance needs of the program gear and boats.
• Adhere to all Safety and Risk Management Protocols.
• Ensure safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the US Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection and Northwest Maritime Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with general operations and provide information to visitors as needed.

Requirements

• Current 25-ton (or greater) USCG Captains license.
• Current US Sailing Keelboat Instructor Certification or ability to obtain.
• Maritime education experience on both the water and land, especially working with a variety of youth and adults in experiential, expedition-based and alternative learning environments.
• Outboard engine experience.
• Basic First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Autoinjector certification or training plan.
• CDC 'Heads Up' online concussion training or training plan.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively and be flexible in dynamic situations.
• Versatility in using various teaching methods for different audiences and learning styles.
• Competence in student management, particularly for middle to high school students.
• Enthusiasm for working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to lift and carry gear up to 50lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant experience in local waters of Puget Sound, San Juan Islands or program area.
• Sailing Endorsement on USCG Captain's License.
• WFA/WFR/EMT certification.

Benefits

• $30 per hour, non-exempt
• Variable hours per week, averaging about 30-40 hours per week as scheduled
• Paid time off: 1 hour of sick time accrued per every 25 hours worked
• Employee discounts
• Season Completion Bonus: $1000 upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Subsidized housing ($300/month in rent)