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Marine Development Trainer

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

American Cruise Lines
Travel Arrangement Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Marine Development Trainer
American Cruise Lines is seeking a flexible and dynamic individual to develop and deliver training for shipboard marine officers at our Maritime Training Center in Salt Lake City, UT and at various locations around the country on board our fleet of ships. Our ideal candidate should be a USCG licensed Master or Mate with operational experience in the maritime industry. Candidates should be familiar with near coastal and/or riverine vessel operations. This candidate must be a committed role model for our shipboard officers, capable of working both autonomously as well as in teams, while always acting in alignment with our company mission and values.
At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values-Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America's Story on the Finest American Ships.
Responsibilities:
  • Adhere to company shipboard policies, procedures, and standards including grooming and uniform/attire standards, acting as a role model for current and prospective shipboard officers.
  • Create development content and assessment criteria (including but not limited to classroom presentations, practical lab and simulator exercises) that challenges the abilities and further the development of the Officers, Senior Deckhands, and Deckhands.
  • Develop and manage the shipboard marine competency, assessment, evaluation, and growth program.
  • Conduct in-person classroom and simulator training assessment sessions for Officers, Senior Deckhands, and Deckhands.
  • Develop metrics to help analyze the effectiveness of training and assessments, with managers, continual performance improvement of shipboard officers in the fleet.
  • Collaborate with the company's management to identify training needs and schedules.
  • Develop & monitor systems to ensure shipboard officers are performing their responsibilities in accordance with company policy, procedures, and training.
  • Sail periodically as a shipboard training and assessment officer and occasionally as a short period relief shipboard officer, to sustain mariner recency and to validate training and assessment models.
  • Cultivate and inspire employees to have a never-ending appetite for learning to broaden their knowledge.
  • This position reports directly to the Maritime Training Center Sr. Manager.

Qualifications:
  • Licensed Mariner with at least a 100T Master or Mate credential.
  • Proven performance and growth in the maritime industry.
  • Experience or proven potential as a field-level trainer, assessor or similar role.
  • Strong organization and time management skills to prioritize tasks and achieve goals.
  • Practical problem-solving skills and ability to model and develop the same in others.
  • Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that inspire and engage.
  • The ability to research and perform advanced and analytical assessments to find reliable and relevant content for the shipboard officers.
  • A high empathy understanding of effective teaching methodologies, including the willingness to keep abreast of new techniques in professional education.
  • Committed continual learner, demonstrating personal and professional growth through education and training.
  • Working knowledge in computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom).

Work Environment:
  • Daily in-person training and development work at our Training Center in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Periodic travel (2-3 days monthly) to various locations around the country on board our fleet of ships.
  • Professional fast-paced environment with a demanding time schedule.

Work Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm) routine training schedule at Training Center, with some weekend and shift work (4am - 1pm or 1pm - 10pm) during the start of the cruising season (typically February to April).
  • Sail periodically as short-period Shipboard Training and Assessment Officer or relief Mate or Third Mate, averaging 10-20 days annually aboard vessels in our fleet. These underway periods are typically in 3-7 days.

Why Join American Cruise Lines?
At American Cruise Lines, our people are the driving force behind our success. As the nation's leader in U.S. river cruising, we're experiencing rapid growth - and we're investing in top talent to grow with us. When you join our team, you'll find a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with real opportunities to build your career and make an impact.
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By proceeding to apply for the above position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of the job position for which I am applying, I agree that it accurately reflects the essential functions of the position, and I represent that I can complete the essential functions of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ‎American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual ‎qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. ‎This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, ‎hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access ‎to benefits.‎
*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

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