Instructor

Bob Barker Company•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bluewater Maritime School is a leading maritime training school dedicated to equipping mariners with the skills, certifications, and confidence they need to excel at sea. Our fast-paced, high-energy environment is driven by a passion for excellence, safety, and service. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Maritime Instructor to provide classroom instruction, support our daily operations and student engagement efforts.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and teach a diverse student body, representing various educational backgrounds, job roles, age groups, and cultures.
High level of computer proficiency, with the ability to quickly learn and operate advanced maritime simulation software and instructional tools.
Strong knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional methods, and best practices.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
Candidates must be former senior enlisted ranks (Honorable Discharge)(E-6-E-9) from the U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard, with surface ship experience and a minimum of 15 years of sea service OR possess a valid a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Master’s License (any gross tonnage, oceans) with at least 3 years of experience as a ship's Master.
For mid-level courses: A minimum of 2 years of maritime experience as a Bosun or higher rank is required; equivalent military experience as a Boatswain's Mate or higher is acceptable.
Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) or Force Protection Officer with experience directing, planning, administering, and supervising a shipboard force protection effort and training programs, and developing and executing ATFP plans and preparing vulnerability assessments.
For upper-level courses: At least 1 year of maritime experience as an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW), Conning Officer, Officer of the Deck (at sea), or equivalent military officer rank is required.
Qualified military ratings include Boatswain's Mate, Operations Specialist, Quartermaster, and any Officer of the Navigational Watch.
At least 2 years of sea service on vessels of at least 500 Gross Tonnage (GT) is mandatory.
Candidates must have completed formal training in instructional techniques and competency-based assessment, especially involving simulators, with at least 2 years’ experience conducting training and assessment.
Completion of a USCG-approved Train the Trainer course based on the IMO Model Course 6.09 (Training Course for Instructors) is required.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned courses in alignment with the provided curriculum.
Assist in the development and enhancement of course materials under the direction of the Director of Operations and Director of Educational Affairs.
Collaborate with a curriculum development team as required.
Instruct courses in navigation, seamanship, ship security (ATFP), shipboard firefighting, and ship handling.
Facilitate training using a combination of classroom teaching, simulator-based instruction, and hands-on practical assessments.