Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor
This position is a temporary role, based in Castletownbere, Co. Cork, working 35 hours per week.
The salary range on offer for this role is €57,122-€71,939. You will also accrue 29 days per annum and will also be paid for bank holidays.
Role Overview:
The Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor delivers professional training to seafood industry personnel and students through the BIM Coastal Training Unit (CTU 1) and at BIM colleges as required.
Principal Responsibilities:
* Marine Safety & Radio Training:
o Deliver and assess fishing industry training, including: STCW - Elementary First Aid STCW - Personal Survival Techniques STCW - Personal Safety and Social Responsibility BIM - Enhanced Safety Training BIM - Safety Awareness and Fire Prevention DoT Passenger Boat Certificate of Proficiency GMDSS Radio Courses: General Operator's Certificate Short Range Certificate Restricted Operator's Certificate Long Range Certificate
o Organize course schedules and locations in response to local industry needs.
o Administer courses, including registrations, payments, and assessment records.
* Digital Upskilling:
o Develop and deliver online content for BIM programs and external stakeholders.
o Enhance existing IT infrastructure using BIM's Canvas Learning platform.
o Support the digital literacy of industry stakeholders.
o Contribute to IT-related projects, such as training portal redevelopment.
* Quality Assurance:
o Ensure compliance with DoT/MSO and ISO standards in course delivery.
o Support professional delivery of accredited training in collaboration with the Skills Unit Quality Officer.
* General Duties:
o Facilitate events and initiatives using the CTU as a mobile classroom.
o Maintain and prepare training equipment for course delivery.
o Build relationships with seafood and marine industry stakeholders.
o Attend industry events in an advisory or demonstration capacity.
o Monitor and analyze training participation and outcomes.
o Adhere to BIM's quality systems, health and safety protocols, and CTU operations checklists.
o Assist in STCW firefighting training at NFCI Castletownbere as required.
o Perform other related duties as assigned.
Reporting Structure:
This role reports to the Principal, NFCI Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
Essential Criteria:
* Deck Officer Certificate of Competency
* Valid STCW Certificates
* GOC (General Operator's Certificate) Radio Certificate
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable Attributes:
* Knowledge of the Irish seafood or maritime sector
* Qualification or experience in developing and delivering online training content
* Train the Trainer certification
Special Conditions:
* Strong interpersonal skills and effective group management abilities
* Versatility to deliver a diverse range of courses
* Ambition to advance BIM's digital training offerings
* Effective time and priority management skills
* Capability to work independently and as part of a team
* Garda vetting under the Children First Act 2015
* Familiarity with BIM's Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) and GDPR compliance
Work Environment and Requirements:
This position involves travel and requires occasional work at NFCI campuses and other locations as needed.
Flexibility to adapt schedules based on industry demand.
Participation in events to represent BIM and engage with stakeholders.