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

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 employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.