Licensed Watch Officer - Training Ship Golden Bear

CSU Careers • San Luis, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Watch Officer (LWO) sail and serve aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear as a Licensed Watch Officer – Deck for the 2026 summer sea term. This temporary position reports directly to the Captain of the Training Ship Golden Bear and is responsible for various watches, participating in drills, and supervising assistant watch officers in their duties. The Office of Marine Programs at Cal Poly Maritime Academy is responsible for Waterfront Operations, the Training Ship, and Summer Sea Term. The Training Ship is located on the waterfront of the campus and sails for 60+ days during the summer.

Requirements

• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be proficient in navigation and ship handling, maritime safety and emergency procedures.
• Knowledgeable of maintenance and repairs required for compliance with USCG and ABS standards
• Good communication skills, proficient in navigation and ship handling, maritime safety and emergency procedures and knowledgeable of maintenance and repairs required for compliance with USCG and ABS standards
• Unlimited U.S. Coast Guard motor license
• All current STCW endorsements including an active medical certificate valid for STCW
• Valid TWIC card
• Valid Passport

Responsibilities

• Various watches
• Participating in drills
• Supervising assistant watch officers in their duties

Benefits

• Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees