Motorboat Operator -Training Course Instructor Pool (Short Term) - 2026/2027

Department:

Marine Operations

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Dan Battaglia at [email protected]

Job Summary:

Oregon State University’s Marine Operations unit is seeking hourly, short-term Motorboat Operator Training Course Instructors. These are full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month positions. These positions are expected to last up to one year from appointment date. These positions are located in Newport, Oregon.

Under the supervision of the Boating Safety Officer (BSO), the Motorboat Operator Training Instructor contributes to the delivery and coordination of OSU’s Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC)—a required safety certification for faculty, staff, students, and research collaborators who operate small boats in support of education and research. This intermittent position is part of a qualified instructional pool that helps ensure training compliance and student-to-instructor ratio requirements are met during MOTC sessions.

The Motorboat Operator Training Instructor plays a critical role in implementing hands-on, competency-based learning in classroom, field, and on-water settings. Working independently and in collaboration with the Small Boat Program (SBP) team, this position helps ensure the successful delivery, review, and improvement of watercraft safety instruction across diverse instructional sites and audiences.

As one of only three Land, Sea, Space and Sun Grant universities in the nation, OSU serves Oregon and the world through our campuses in Corvallis and Bend, our marine research center in Newport, field station in Port Orford, and our award-winning E-campus. With over $400 million in competitive

research awards per year, OSU continues to lead the way with practical, impact-driven research that improves lives, protects natural resources, and generates economic growth to transform our future.

This posting will be used to fill multiple openings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver established curriculum for the Motorboat Operator Training Course in classroom, dockside, and on-water environments.
• Tailor instructional approaches to meet the needs of adult learners and OSU-affiliated research personnel.
• Help create and revise teaching aids, checklists, and supplementary learning materials.
• Collaborate with the Boating Safety Officer and other instructors to ensure consistency and alignment with university safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining accurate instructional logs and compliance records for audit purposes.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of the Motorboat Operator Instructor Training Course (MOITC) or equivalent.
• Documented experience participating in the instruction of at least one MOTC or equivalent course within the past 3 years, and one within the past 5 years.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching, training, or instructional delivery for adult learners.
• Demonstrated experience operating small boats in a range of environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of learners and colleagues.
• Familiarity with the maintenance and safe operation of small boats and equipment (e.g., outboard motors, trailers).
• Competence in using computers for communication, recordkeeping, and data entry.
• Ability to foster an inclusive learning environment and embrace a diverse set of ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a “Lead Instructor” or “Course Administrator” from the Scientific Boating Safety Association (SBSA) or the U.S. Department of the Interior Watercraft Safety Program.
• Authorization to teach advanced MOTC modules (e.g., Open Water, River, or Non-Motorized Modules).
• Experience coordinating instructional activities with multiple partners or stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and safety practices.
• Experience assisting with program evaluation, training material development, or peer instructional review.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

This is an on call, as needed position. Working dates and hours will be arranged in advance. Regular outdoor work in a variety of field settings including rivers, bays, and offshore marine environments. Exposure to inclement weather and cold-water conditions. Frequent lifting, loading, and transport of equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Physical ability to assist in rescue simulations and extraction scenarios. Occasional weekend work and overnight travel may be required. Must be eligible to drive OSU Motor Pool vehicles, including full-size pickups with trailers.

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-21

Anticipated End Date:

2027-08-20

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected].