Deckhand (Part-Time) (Key West Campus)

The College of the Florida Keys-posted 11 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
5901 College Road Key West, FL
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The Deckhand is a part-time position that is part of a ship's crew. The duties include maintenance, mooring, boat preparation, and breakdown and supervision of passengers on the vessel. Hours will vary according to need and will be determined on a weekly basis. This position typically maintains a 5 to 25-hour work schedule and reports to the Director, Marine Science and Technology.

  • Clean the vessel after use or as part of routine maintenance as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Maintains strict inventory and control of all equipment on the vessel.
  • Provides a briefing to passengers.
  • Prepares the vessel for use.
  • Assists with refueling the vessel.
  • Issues, collects, and stows equipment on the vessel as necessary.
  • Practices risk management in order to prevent injury (moves weights to the floor, secures cylinders and equipment, assists with passengers entering and exiting the water, etc.).
  • Checks emergency equipment (O2, First Aid Kit, etc.) daily.
  • Assists the Captain, Instructor and Lab Technical Advisor in ensuring that all divers are following safe diving practices according to PADI and MUS standards.
  • Sets up appropriate safety equipment including line systems and redundant air supplies according to the dive plan or excursion.
  • Works cooperatively with the Captain to decide if the weather is reasonable for the planned dives or excursion.
  • Is familiar with risk management and can implement emergency action plans.
  • Logs incident/accident reports, as necessary.
  • Serves as a positive role-model and mentor to Divemaster candidates and students.
  • Identifies and responds to passenger behavior issues.
  • Works cooperatively with Captains, Faculty, Lab Technical Advisors, other Deckhands, and College Staff.
  • Work in a supervisory capacity on a CFK vessel that conducts dive training.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting activities related to CFK.
  • Minimum one year of professional experience as a deckhand is preferred.
  • Must be a part of the Maritime Consortium and able to pass random drug testing or ability to pass a drug test at the time of employment.
  • Divemaster certification (PADI, NAUI, SDI, SSDI, etc.) required, Open Water Scuba Instructor preferred.
  • Current (within 24 months) CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
  • Current (within 24 months) Emergency Oxygen Provider certification preferred.
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