Summer USCG Licensed Captain/Educator – Marine Science & Adventure Sports

The Captain MSAS Educator:

Designs and implements engaging hands-on NESS lessons throughout the Long Island Sound area, accessing areas via powerboat.
Is knowledgeable about NESS programs and serves as an ambassador for NESS when dealing with NESS’s constituents
Exhibits a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service
Can operate with a high degree of awareness and knowledge related to assigned responsibilities
Works closely with other members of the NESS Education team to implement lessons on and off the water
Provides leadership to students and assists in overseeing junior instructors
Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains campus and offsite safety at all times
Implements NESS’s Emergency Action Plan, as needed
Assists in inventory and maintenance of watercraft, watersports equipment and gear, including powerboats, kayaks, surfboards, SUPs, fishing gear, masks & snorkels, wetsuits, boogie boards, etc.
Assists in classroom inventory, maintenance and cleanliness

Additional Comments/Information:

Requirements:

Requirements Education/Certifications USCG OUPV 6-Pack License or higher BA or BS in Marine Science, Biology, Oceanography or a related science desirable Teaching certification desirable ARC Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (Youth and Adults) (may be able to obtain at NESS) Instructor certifications in kayaking, surfing, and powerboating (may be able to obtain at NESS) Valid Driver’s License & your own reliable source of transportation Skills/Knowledge/Experience Experience driving watercraft in Stonington Harbor area desirable Experience in leading student-centered and inquiry-based programming Skills and instructional experience in fishing, kayaking, powerboating, marine science, and/or surfing Effective skills in written and verbal communications, problem solving, and decision making Strong team player and excellent motivator Ability to forge effective working relationships with NESS Educators, operations staff, administrative staff, students, and parents Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Suggested Experience:

Position Summary The NESS USCG Licensed Captain - Marine Science & Adventure Sports (MSAS) Educator helps New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) implement high quality programming with an active, hands-on, experientially oriented marine science-based lessons. Programs are for students ages 11-17 in subjects such as powerboating, fishing, surfing, and adventure sports. Qualified applicants will hold at minimum an OUPV 6-Pack license issued by the US Coast Guard. They will be passionate, motivated, able to work within a team as well as on their own and have proven skills working with children of all ages.

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Details

Company: New England Science and Sailing Foundation

Location: Stonington, CT

ACA Accredited: No

Time Frame: Seasonal

Type of Position: General Staff

Day or Night: Day

Salary: Not Specified

Application Deadline: