Are you an accomplished maritime professional with a minimum of a 100GT USCG Captain’s License who is passionate about education and youth development?
SailFuture is seeking an Expedition Captain to lead rite of passage sailing expeditions with high school age students.
The Captain will participate in all aspects of ship programming in addition to their duty to the vessel. This includes leading shore-side activities, supervising students, teaching coursework, and managing student apprentices.
About the Vessel
The vessel is a 100’ Giorgetti & Magrini ketch-rigged sailing yacht with accommodations for 12 students and 6 staff.
Staff quarters are separate from students and are in shared cabins with a shared bathroom.
About the Schedule
This is a year round position with up to 30-days of PTO from the vessel.
Students will be onboard 30-35 weeks per year. During expeditions, expect a 7-day work week with days off in port when available. The vessel may be chartered during off weeks.
The Captain is responsible for manning the vessel (typically at anchor) in between student expeditions. While students are not onboard, there is a standard 5-day work week.
The vessel does not operate during the Christmas holidays.
The Captain reports to the Director of Maritime Operations and/or CEO. The Captain is responsible for overall vessel operations and program management.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Compensation:
About Expeditions
SailFuture Expeditions are intentional rites of passage designed to help young people who have experienced trauma catalyze personal growth and self actualization.
Expeditions are typically 6-8weeks in length and take place five times per year.
Students participate in three key programming elements:
1 - Academic Coursework - Facilitated by all crew and instructors through an online platform connected via Starlink.
2 - Maritime internships - Students work in defined crew roles in the following Departments: Bridge, Engineering, Deck, Galley, Interior
3 - Shoreside Experiences - Students participate in service learning projects and legacy shoreside experiences in each port of call
Core Objectives for SailFuture participants:
1. Students will have developed a strong understanding of the various careers available in the maritime industry through in-port experiences with strategic partners
2. Students will have developed measurable employability skills through structured apprenticeship training in defined crew roles
3. Students will have developed transformational relationships with teachers and mentors that are rooted in adventure, play, and shared challenge
4. Students will have developed an expanded worldview through cultural exchanges and service learning projects
5. Students will have identified problematic behaviors and habits and developed coping mechanisms that can be utilized in any setting
6. Students will have utilized 1:1 sessions, written reflections, workshops, and guided discussions to discuss and process trauma.
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