Nautical Trainer / Instructor (m/f/d)
Location: Campus River Academy GmbH, Šamorín (Slovakia)
Organisation:
River Academy GmbH is a neutral training institution dedicated to education and professional development in inland navigation. The company is headquartered in Cologne (Germany) and operates a state-of-the-art training campus in Šamorín (Slovakia). Our German subsidiary, Akademie Barth (Duisburg), works in close international cooperation with the River Academy team.
Your Responsibilities:
- Conduct nautical training and education programmes for inland navigation (theoretical and practical) at our campus in Šamorín.
- Make use of our modern training infrastructure: 5 simulators, a training vessel, a large seminar room with projector, a multifunctional classroom (radio & laptop stations), and fully integrated hotel and catering facilities for participants.
- Deliver instruction on European inland waterways (e.g. risk sections, pushing and towing operations, passenger shipping or cargo transport) and simulate realistic manoeuvres.
- Collaborate with the team of Akademie Barth (Duisburg) and, where applicable, participate in joint training projects or exchange programmes between Germany and Slovakia.
- Ensure high-quality training standards, contribute to course planning, and assist in updating training materials.
Your Profile:
- Valid nautical qualification/licence (“patent”) for operating vessels on European inland waterways, ideally including additional endorsements (e.g. risk areas, ADN, passenger vessel competency, etc.).
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is essential. Additional languages (e.g. German, Slovak, Czech, Hungarian) are an advantage.
- Preferably professional experience as a boatmaster (captain).
- Strong pedagogical skills and enthusiasm for training future professionals, with the ability to clearly convey complex nautical topics.
- Willingness to travel, as occasional assignments in Germany (Akademie Barth) or at other training locations may occur.
- Independent working style, strong team spirit, and excellent communication skills.
We Offer:
- An attractive position in an international working environment with modern facilities.
- Fully equipped training campus including hotel accommodation and catering for participants.
- A dynamic and practice-oriented role in inland navigation training.
- Close cooperation with our German branch, Akademie Barth.
- Excellent professional development opportunities within a growing educational organisation.
Application:
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV with proof of nautical qualifications, salary expectations, and earliest possible starting date) to:
info@river-academy.eu
We look forward to receiving your application and to training the next generation of inland navigation professionals together with you!
