Navy Craft Master Instructor/Writer

The Navy Craft Master Instructor/Writer will conduct training in classrooms and shops, as well as on board vessels and dockside, for topics such as maritime systems, Rules of the Road, and Marine Radar. The instructor will also direct movement of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) in practice amphibious assault type scenarios. The instructor will edit and recommend changes to lesson plans, plan instruction, and provide remedial assistance.

What You Will Do

The instructor will conduct training in various scenarios, including docking and undocking, beaching and retracting, and loading stowage of equipment/supplies. They will also direct movement of craft employing Rules of the Road, electronic and visual navigation, and radio and visual communications procedures.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 12 years of experience in deck operations/boatswains' mate in the US Navy, US Coast Guard, or Merchant Maritime Service, and be qualified as an LCU-1600 Craft Master. They will also have leadership experience, ability to instruct all aspects of maritime systems, and experience with maritime training simulators.

Requirements

• 12 years experience in deck operations/boatswains' mate in the US Navy, US Coast Guard, or Merchant Maritime Service
• Documented practical experience (sea service record, marine license, military service records)
• Qualified as an LCU-1600 Craft Master
• Qualified with a USCG Approved Marine Radar Observer and Bridge Resource Management License
• Leadership experience
• Ability to instruct all aspects of maritime systems, Basic Navigation, Rules of the Road, Marine Radar, basic damage control, cargo stability, firefighting, Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS) and vessel operation
• Instructor in a military service environment within the past five years
• Experience with maritime training simulators
• Ability to handle Landing Craft Utility (LCU) in practice amphibious assault type scenarios, docking and undocking landing types (LHA, LHD, LPD, and LSD), beaching and retracting, loading stowage of equipment/supplies in various ship and shore movement scenarios, electronic and visual navigation, and radio and visual communications procedures
• Ability to train LCU crews of 10 or more students in all phases of craft operations and maintenance
• Physically able to embark/debark vessels, ascend/descend ladder ways, instruct/assist in damage control and firefighting simulators, and must be able to lift to 60 lbs.
• Proficient with MS Office computer programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, e-mail)
• High school diploma or a GED
• Possess effective communication skills