Summary
Senior Trainer / Educator at The Crew Academy
- Location: EU/UK - work remotely via Zoom
- Working / Teaching Hours: 25-30 hours per week subject to workload (Approx. 10 to 14 hours teaching per week, 2 to 4 hours preparation / 4 to 6 hours content development, plus coaching, mentorship and industry engagement as required.)
- Teaching Times: Vary between midday for some lectures to 8pm CET for others. No lectures are longer than 3 hrs.
- Vacation: Flexible 70 to 90 days. No teaching July and August and from 15th December to the 15th Jan each year.
- Salary: €50,000.00 - €60,000.00 (subject to experience)
- Reports to: Director of Maritime Education & Professional Development.
About The Crew Academy
The Crew Academy (TCA), part of Yacht Crew Recruitment and Training (YCRT) delivers internationally accredited education for the global superyacht sector, combining technical mastery with leadership excellence.
TCA pioneered the industry’s first Purser Program (2009), Command Course (2020), and Yacht Owner’s Representative Program (2023), and continues to innovate through advanced technical and leadership courses, as well as other key skills such as service, administration, accounting, and more.
Our mission is to empower, educate, and elevate professionals who raise standards and create a better industry for everyone.
About the Role
The Crew Academy is seeking an exceptional maritime professional (retired or stepping ashore) to join our faculty as a Senior Trainer / Educator, leading instruction and curriculum development for four flagship programs within our senior education suite.
This land-based role is designed for an accomplished maritime leader with proven experience in command, project management, shipyard oversight, new build delivery, and compliance documentation.
The successful candidate will play a central role in developing and delivering senior-level training across these programs—educating and mentoring captains, project managers, and owner’s representatives operating at the highest levels of the superyacht industry.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Delivery
- Deliver professional, interactive instruction across the YORP, CSLP, and both New Build programs.
- Facilitate online lectures, workshops, and seminars for experienced maritime professionals.
- Apply real-world command and project expertise to guide participants through case-based and scenario-driven learning.
- Lead assessments, mentor participants, and ensure program outcomes align with IAMI, GUEST, and The Crew Academy (TCA) accreditation standards.
Curriculum Development
- Integrate global best practice in project governance, classification, certification, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with industry partners, shipyards, and technical experts to maintain academic and practical excellence.
- Ensure content reflects evolving standards across IMO, ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, and MLC 2006.
Coaching & Mentorship
- Provide one-to-one and group mentorship for senior officers, project managers, and owner’s representatives.
- Support leadership growth, decision-making, and professional ethics through structured feedback and psychometric coaching.
- Encourage a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional integrity.
Industry Engagement
- Represent The Crew Academy in industry forums, shipyard partnerships, and professional associations (e.g., SYBAss, IAMI, GUEST).
- Maintain active engagement with shipyards, classification societies, flag administrations, and management firms.
- Contribute to The Crew Academy’s research and knowledge initiatives, thought-leadership papers, and webinars.
Audience
This position is suitable for: Owner’s Representatives, Captains, Project Managers, Shipyard and Build Managers, Technical Directors, Bridge Officers, Yacht Managers, Chiefs of Staff, Senior maritime professionals, Shipyard Documentation Officers, Compliance Managers & DPAs, and others with similar levels of experience and technical expertise.
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
- Command-level experience aboard superyachts or large vessels.
- Proven track record in new build project management, refits, and compliance.
- Strong understanding of classification and certification processes.
- Confident educator with strong presentation, communication, and mentoring skills.
Desirable Experience
- Background in training, lecturing, or professional education.
- Familiarity with GUEST/IAMI accreditation and modern online learning platforms.
- Professional qualifications in management, quality assurance, or education.
Personal Attributes
- Dynamic communicator with gravitas and credibility.
- Passionate about raising professional standards across the maritime sector.
- Methodical, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
- Approachable mentor who can engage senior participants and technical specialists alike.
Additional Details
- Schedule: Flexible teaching hours with evening sessions required for approximately 36 weeks per year.
- Location: Must be based in EU/UK or similar time zone
- Language: Fluent English required.
