Captains Mate - R/V Blue Sea

Captains Mate - R/V Blue Sea JobID: 389 Position Type: Part-Time Non-Certificated Professional/Captain`s MateDate Posted: 9/10/2026Location: Marine Academy of Science and TechnologyDate Available: Immediately Closing Date: 09/24/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideMONMOUTH COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTJob Description: Captain's Mate - R/V Blue SeaAtlantic Highlands, NJNature of Position: Part-Time Hourly PositionImmediate OpeningPer Diem, 7 hours daily (approximate, weather permitting)Fall Season: September 1 - December 1Spring Season: March 1 - June 30Summer/Winter (Off Seasons): As NeededMarine Academy of Science and TechnologyReports To: Vessel CaptainBuilding PrincipalSupervisor of Buildings and GroundsQualifications: Compliance with DOT drug screening requirementsGeneral Fitness for DutyGeneral Knowledge of SeamanshipCrew or Deckhand experience preferredCPR certification preferredApplication Deadline: September 24, 2026Applications can be found at www.mcvsd.org732-431-7942, ext. 5EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/FPost for two weeks from receiptQUALIFICATIONS: 1. General Fitness for Duty 2. General Knowledge of Seamanship REPORTS TO: Vessel Captain PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Man Overboard a. Deployment of life ring to victim. b. Retrieve tow gear with vessel in reverse if necessary. c. Deployment and attachment of rescue ladder to railing. d. Provide captain with direction as vessel nears victim. e. Descend and ascend rescue ladder for effective and efficient retrieval of conscious or unconscious victim. 2. Fire Fighting a. Knowledgeable with regard to fire extinguisher and fire hose locations throughout the vessel. b. Proper use of fire extinguishers and fire hose. c. Insertion of doors in engine room air vents and closing off engine fuel using emergency shut offs. 3. General Knowledge a. Knowledge of nautical terms, knot tying, etc. b. Ability to operate VHF radio and provide vessel position and information regarding nature of emergency to USCG on Channel 16. c. Ability to effectively operate the EPIRB. d. Ability to move the vessel out of the way of danger in an emergency (out of the channel or out of the way of an oncoming vessel), should be captain become incapacitated. e. Ability to cast and retrieve dock lines per captain directive. f. Deployment and retrieval of tow gear for otter trawl under both normal and adverse conditions. g. Deployment of life rafts from cradles. h. Supervise and direct the proper fitting and wearing of life jackets. 4. Other Duties Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Vessel Captain. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:On Call. Salary to be established by the Board of Education. EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of non-certificated staff.