Maritime Transportation Instructor

About the role

H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is seeking a BVI Islander of Belonger to join its Maritime Department as Maritime Transportation Instructor. The instructor delivers high-quality instruction for both credit and non-credit courses and programmes, mentoring students and giving them hands-on training aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and practical Maritime Short Courses: Caribbean Boatmaster Grades 1-3, Marine VHF Radio, Marine Navigation, Seamanship, COLREGs, Vessel Handling and Chartwork.
• Instruct, facilitate and support the Marine Professional Training (MPT) Level 1 programme.
• Ensure courses meet regulatory standards, institutional policies and assessment requirements, and conduct competency-based and written assessments.
• Prepare course equipment, resources and training aids, and supervise practical sessions, field activities and simulator exercises.
• Mentor new-to-industry marine and maritime candidates and assist with apprenticeship monitoring and reporting.
• Support the Maritime Training Manager in developing and designing new maritime courses.

Required profile

• BVI Islander of Belonger.
• Minimum 3 years of professional maritime experience (commercial, charter, ferry, port operations or similar).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in marine or maritime subjects.
• Valid Commercial Vessel Operator's License (Boatmaster Grade 1 or 2, RYA Yachtmaster or equivalent) and Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Certificate or equivalent.
• Current STCW Basic Safety Training certificates and an ENG1 medical certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Valid driving licence.

Required skills

• Experience teaching multi-national, multi-cultural students in practical and theoretical maritime subjects.
• Strong leadership, mentorship and interpersonal abilities, with a high level of professionalism and commitment to safety.
• Excellent understanding of safety management systems and maritime health and safety procedures.
• Desired: RYA Powerboat Level 2 Instructor rating, IMO Model Course 6.09 Train the Trainer certification, previous Caribbean Boatmaster teaching, and ABYC Technician certifications or marine systems experience.

What we offer

• Salary of $60,578.96.
• 8% gratuity on successful completion of the contract.

Applications include a cover letter, detailed resume and copies of credentials and three references, submitted through the college's online application system or by hand to the Human Resources Department. Closing date: 6 November 2026.