Tabor Boy Captain

Overview Tabor Academy is seeking a full-time Captain for the historic schooner Tabor Boy. The Captain will serve as one of two adult leaders aboard the vessel, working alongside the Senior Captain and a student crew. The Captain is responsible for ensuring safe vessel operations, mentoring student crew, and supporting the continued growth of the Tabor Boy program throughout the academic year and summer program. This is a full-time exempt faculty position. Housing may be included in the compensation package. Key Responsibilities Lead in partnership with the Senior Captain to advance the general use of the vessel by Tabor students and the wider Tabor community. Boost student participation on the Tabor Boy during the academic year to enhance the value proposition for new and existing students, alumni and parents. Collaborate with Tabor leadership to integrate the Tabor Boy into weekend activities and identify opportunities such as winter programming when docked in Florida (mid-November to late March, winter 2026-27 and beyond). Explore restoring programming in winter 2027-28 in the US and British Virgin Islands. Marine Operations Ensure safe navigation and operation of the vessel in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Assist in maintaining vessel systems, safety equipment, rigging, sails, machinery, and overall vessel repairs and maintenance. Conduct safety drills and maintain required vessel logs and documentation. Coordinate inspections, certifications, and shipyard maintenance periods. Assist with hiring, training, and supervising seasonal professional crew. Responsibilities may involve operating Tabor Boy in Florida, the Bahamas, and areas of the Caribbean, potentially starting in winter 2026-27. Program & Voyage Support Assist with planning and executing fall, spring, and summer sailing programs. Support voyage planning, logistics, and provisioning. Prepare the vessel for extended voyages, including winter sailing programs. Student Leadership Mentor and train high school students in seamanship and vessel operations. Support student officers managing deck operations. Foster a safe and positive onboard learning environment. Outreach Assist with admissions and alumni events aboard the vessel. Support and develop program recruitment efforts and initiatives. Represent Tabor Academy professionally while operating the vessel. Identify new strategic and working partners with other educational institutions to enable the vessel to operate in southern/warm waters starting winter 2026-27. Status & Schedule Full-time, Exempt Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience. Qualifications Prior command experience on similar auxiliary sailing vessels. Merchant Mariner Credential: Minimum: 100T Near Coastal Master of Power and Auxiliary Sail Preferred: 200T Oceans Master or 500T Oceans Mate AB Sail and Lifeboatman endorsements. STCW certification appropriate for international voyaging. TWIC credential. Experience with vessel maintenance (deck and engine systems). Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience working with high school-age students. Strong leadership skills and commitment to mentoring young sailors. Clean drug testing history and ability to enroll in required maritime drug testing program. To Apply Electronic materials only. Please send cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io with “Captain” in the Subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr