Tabor Boy Captain

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe vessel operations, mentoring student crew, and supporting the continued growth of the Tabor Boy program.
• Work in clear partnership with the Senior Captain to advance the general use of the vessel by Tabor students and the wider Tabor community.
• Boost the participation levels of students on the Tabor Boy during the academic year.
• Explore integrating the use of the Tabor Boy into weekend activities and identify other opportunities such as winter programming.
• Support the planning and execution of fall, spring, and summer sailing programs.
• Assist with voyage planning, logistics, and provisioning.
• Prepare the vessel for extended voyages, including winter sailing programs.
• Mentor and train high school students in seamanship and vessel operations.
• Foster a safe and positive onboard learning environment.
• Identify new strategic and working partners with other educational institutions to enable the vessel to operate in southern/warm waters.

Qualifications

• Prior command experience on similar auxiliary sailing vessels.
• Merchant Mariner Credential: Minimum required: 100T Near Coastal Master of Power and Auxiliary Sail, Preferred: 200T Oceans Master or 500T Oceans Mate.
• AB Sail and Lifeboatman endorsements.
• STCW certification appropriate for international voyaging.
• TWIC credential.
• Experience with vessel maintenance (deck and engine systems).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with high school-age students.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to mentoring young sailors.
• Clean drug testing history and ability to enroll in required maritime drug testing program.

Status & Schedule

Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

To Apply
Electronic materials only, please.
If interested, please send cover letter and resume to employment@taboracademy.org with “Captain” in the Subject line.