Marine Instructor

Job Title

Marine Instructor

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

$25.00 hourly

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

**Job Description**:
The Agency Instructor I, under direction, assists in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Utilizes knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. May perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or provide technical assistance in a specialty area. Uses a variety of media to present course material. Assists in creating new and/or updating curriculum content, when necessary, to meet learner needs.

This position reports to the Training Coordinator.

Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.- Four years of experience in the maritime/oil industry.- One year of experience in adult education and/or training.

Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.- Four years mechanical/automotive experience.

Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.- Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day.- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.- Physical conditioning consistent with setting up classrooms, movement of light, moderate, and/or heavy training equipment, wearing hazardous materials personal protective equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.- Ability to interact with clients and staff positively and professionally.- Knowledge of basic office software and instructional programs.- Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.- Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.- Ability to comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.- Knowledge of vessel operations and handling.- Knowledge of lines and knots.- Ability to facilitate and adapt course and course content.- Ability to conduct virtual learning, online learning, and /or simulation-based training.- Ability to actively demonstrate the TEEX Values - Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.

Equipment:
- Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, telephone.- Training/field equipment.- Personal protective equipment.

Notifications:
- This position is security sensitive.- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.- This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TEEX does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:
Course Instruction - 70%- Ensures all training materials, training aids, and classroom are ready for the client.- Ensures all concerned parties are contacted of the schedule, location, and times.- Ensure all training materials, training aids and classrooms are secured upon the completion of the course.- Presents course curriculum and utilizes approved course materials.- Submits all required reports for assigned course within 3 working days upon completion of the course.- Assists instructing other ESTI programs as needed.

Course materials and Equipment Maintenance - 25%- Reviews and updates course syllabus, lesson plans, visual aids, and student materials as needed.- Updates and provides recommendations to revise as necessary.- Assists with inventory control or course delivery of equipment.- Assists Training Coordinator in maintenance and repair of vessels.

Reporting & Documentation - 5%- Submits all reports, leave requests, etc., in a timely manner to the Program Coordinator.- Provides all documentation necessary for travel purposes.

Other Duties:
- Reports to work at the designated time specified by the Training Coordinator.- Maintains required professional credentials.- Maintains a professional appearance and appropriate attire.- Represents TEEX in a professional and positive manner.- Promotes teamwork within the program