SeaMester, Various Locations -

Backed by over 40 years of experience delivering experiences in sail and dive training and ocean science, SeaMester offers college-level academic programs at sea for young adults. Our mission is to provide incredible adventures that promote social, emotional and intellectual growth and the exploration of other cultures.

Over the course of a semester our students learn sailing skills, navigation and scuba diving. They study oceanography, marine biology and leadership, and may travel as many as 5000 nautical miles and have amazing cultural experiences. Through the course of the voyage, students and staff live and work together aboard the vessels. Communication, leadership skills, and integrity are paramount to a successful voyage. Our philosophy is to educate, instruct and facilitate the development of both the hard and the soft skills, thereby arming our students with a new set of tools for the future.

Our staff must be enthusiastic and young enough at heart – as well as physically, mentally and in all ways able – to work with young adults 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in an environment that is highly active and adventurous, is physically and mentally demanding and lacks personal privacy, space and time off.

Risk management comes first in everything we do at Sea|mester. Staff are expected to create a fun, educational environment for our students that limits the possibility of loss or injury due to the inherent risks of our activities.

As international travel and work with youth is in many ways unpredictable, staff need to be able to think on their feet and be flexible enough to handle change and associated challenges.

Throughout the journey you should expect each day to be unique and unrepeatable, holding opportunities to witness, experience and learn about the world, about others and about yourself.

One year commitment required.