Marine Staff Instructor

Title: Marine Staff Instructor

Salary Range: $53,000 annually or $4,416.67 monthly

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Workforce Solutions

Total Rewards

West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition discounts and waivers
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

This role is integral to our Workforce Solutions department, focusing on listening to industry
needs, identifying opportunities, and developing Inland Waterway-specific training programs
and credentials to serve the local workforce effectively.

Job Duties:

• Engage directly with industry partners to understand training needs and workforce demands within the Inland Waterway sector.
• Design, develop, and implement new training courses, programs, and credentials tailored to industry requirements.
• Instruct and lead training sessions, ensuring that the curriculum aligns with both industry standards and the needs of the local workforce.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on student progress and course outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends and instructional methodologies.
• Participate in industry-recognized organizations and groups

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Inland Waterways marine operations.
• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications and a thorough understanding of industry standards 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.