Note: This position is open only to current Cal Poly Maritime Academy–Solano Campus

LICENSED TRACK STUDENTS

Working Title: Secured Watch (Licensed Track) Student Assistant

Classification Title: Student Assistant

Department Name: Marine Programs

Time Base: Part-time

Hours to be Worked: Up to 20 hours per week

Supervisor's Name: Captain Bannister

Pay Plan: Hourly

Bargaining Unit: CSUEU, Unit 15 Student Assistants

Employment Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: 

• Hourly Rate: $20

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Summary:  

The Student Assistant Secured Watch Stander is responsible for supporting the safety and security of the Training Ship Golden Bear. Secured Watch consists of two (2) licensed track Engine and two (2) licensed track Deck cadets on duty at all times. Watch assignments will generally consist of four (4)-hour shifts unless otherwise approved.

We are currently seeking licensed track students to provide Secured Watch coverage during the following holidays:

• Labor Day (September 7): Secured Watch begins Friday, September 4 at 16:00 and ends Tuesday, September 8 at 08:00.
• Veterans Day (November 11): Secured Watch begins Tuesday, November 10 at 16:00 and ends Thursday, November 12 at 08:00.
• Thanksgiving Break (November 23–29): Secured Watch begins Friday, November 20 at 16:00 and ends Monday, November 30 at 08:00.

About the Cal Poly Maritime Academy:

Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu.

Please watch the video linked here to learn more about the CSU system. 

Job Duties: Stand a deck or engine watch aboard Training Ship Golden Bear.

Deck/Engine Watch Standers

Student Assistants will stand a Deck or Engine Watch aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear and follow all Night and Standing Orders. Responsibilities include:

• Completing all required rounds.
• Maintaining an accurate and legible logbook.
• Maintaining controlled access to the port and surrounding areas.
• Providing a thorough watch turnover to the person relieving the watch.
• Following established shipboard safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Performing other watch-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

General Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student.
• Must be fit for duty.
• Each watch must include at least one qualified upper-level student.

Upper-Level Students

• Knowledge of fire safety and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of flooding safety and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of overall security procedures.
• Knowledge of appropriate power outage protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper incident notification procedures.
• Demonstrated competency in completing all required rounds.

First-Year/Transfer Students

• Must be fit for duty.
• Must be able to follow Night and Standing Orders and instructions provided by the upper-level Watch Stander or appropriate ship personnel.
• Must be willing and able to learn required watch, safety, and security procedures.

Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Maritime Academy provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Maritime Academy complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Eligibility to Work:  Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.

Integration:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California State University Maritime Academy integrated with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, forming one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. All employment positions previously associated with California State University Maritime Academy have transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Employment continues to be governed by California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. As we integrate our human resources and administrative systems, some materials may still display legacy Cal Maritime branding and templates.

Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume. 

Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.  Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.