Captain

POSITION: Captain/Marine Science & Adventure Sports Educator; Master Captain

COMPANY: New England Science & Sailing Foundation

LOCATION: New England

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

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. MSAS Educators will be assigned to support NESS programs based on educational background and previous experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Master Captain will operate New England Science & Sailing’s twenty‑seven‑foot inspected vessel NESSie. NESSie is an open, flat bottomed, Carolina Skiff certified for carrying up to eighteen passengers. The Master Captain will operate NESSie in support of educational programs, public tours, and private charters. Cruising area includes Stonington, Fishers Island Sound, Mystic, Watch Hill, RI and the Pawcatuck River. This position will work in a dynamic outdoor education environment as a key member of the NESS team. This individual must be personable and comfortable interacting with students and adults of varying ages and experience with boats and the surrounding water. The Master Captain must be a self‑starter and able to work effectively within a team as well as on their own. They must be capable and at ease working in local weather and sea conditions.