Seamanship Instructor - Professional Expert

Definition

Under general supervision, the Professional Expert provides assistance and support in accordance with assignments and directions from the supervisor. Professional Experts:

• Have specialized knowledge or expertise not generally required of or found in the classifications established by the District.
• Must be specially trained, experienced, or competent to perform expert services.
• Are used on a temporary basis for a specific project or projects.
• Terms of employment will be described in the Professional Expert Agreement.

Non‑academic, non‑classified Professional Experts are not part of classified service. Non‑academic, non‑classified short‑term employees are at‑will employees and have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Professional Expert employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

* Retired CalPERS Annuitants: may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Seamanship Instructors teach boating and seamanship courses in navigation, marine weather, cruising, first aid/CPR, USCG approved courses, radar, diesel and outboard maintenance, fiberglass repair, marine paint and varnish, and marlinespike. Classes are delivered to a wide variety of mostly adult students in a community boating and/or professional development class environment. Duties may include classroom instruction, managing registration paperwork, curriculum development, course approval processes (if applicable), simulator use (if applicable), and marketing.

Must have a positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude. Must have strong presentation skills. Instructors are hired based on their skill, knowledge and experience.

• Level 1 – Instruct beginning/intermediate level courses.
• Level 2 – Instruct intermediate/advanced level courses.
• Level 3 – Instruct advanced level course. Advanced topic knowledge and significant teaching experience. Ability to develop curriculum.
• Level 4 – Approved instructor for USCG approved courses.

• Education, work experience and/or training in related job category is required, including valid licenses and/or certifications.

This is a professional expert position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill temporary/short‑term assignments on an as‑needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary/short‑term assignments as the need arises. Applications will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application.

Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

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