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First Mate, 100 ft Italian Ketch
SailFuture. Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all systems .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing the Engineering Department while ensuring safe vessel operation and effective student mentorship. Possesses extensive knowledge of yacht systems and holds relevant maritime certifications to support teaching and coaching roles.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial Master Or Mate License2+ Years As Captain, Master, Or MateSTCW Basic Safety TrainingCurrent First Aid And CPRLifeguard Certification
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Hard Skills
Yacht Systems KnowledgeSystem Diagnosis And RepairMaintenance ProceduresTeaching CourseworkSupervising Students
Soft Skills
EmpathyMentoringCoachingTeamwork Building
Certifications & Qualifications
USCG 50-Ton Master LicenseRYA Yachtmaster OffshoreIYT Master Of Yachts 200MCA Officer Of The WatchValid Seafarer Medical Certificate
Industry Keywords
Safe NavigationVessel OperationStandard Operating ProceduresService Learning ProjectsYouth Programming
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all systems
- Lead the Engineering Department
- Diagnose and repair systems as needed
- Stand watch and support the Captain in safe navigation and vessel operation
- Follow and uphold program Standard Operating Procedures at all times
- Build strong bonds with each student through 1:1 and group time
- Build teamwork among students and staff
- Teach coursework and manage student apprentices
- Lead shore-side activities and supervise students
- Join service learning projects and all youth programming
- Report to the Fleet Manager and work day-to-day with rotational Captains
- Keep the vessel running while teaching, coaching, and mentoring students
Requirements
What you’ll need- Commercial Master or Mate license accepted by the vessel's flag
- Examples of qualifying licenses: USCG 50-Ton Master or higher; RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (commercially endorsed) or higher; IYT Master of Yachts 200 or higher; MCA Officer of the Watch (Yachts <500GT) or higher; equivalent national or flag-state commercial license
- 2+ years as Captain, Master, or Mate of a sailing vessel
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- Current First Aid and CPR (STCW Elementary First Aid or equivalent)
- Lifeguard certification (RLSS, Red Cross, or equivalent)
- Valid seafarer medical certificate (ENG1, ML5, or equivalent)
- Valid passport
- Working knowledge of yacht systems, with the ability to learn the rest fast
- Empathy for the life experiences of the youth Whatever It Takes Expeditions serves
- A real passion for mentoring and coaching
Benefits
Comp & perks- Room and board
- 20 days PTO (accrues, usable after 90 days)
- $1,500 flight budget for PTO travel (home port or vacation destination)
- Additional pay for private charters
- International health insurance
- Work cell phone with international plan
- Competitive salaries
- 401k with 3-6% employer match
- $250 Monthly Health Insurance Contribution
- Access to sailboats, powerboats, and kayaks
- Opportunity to travel on international sailing expeditions