Offshore Sailing Instructor

Job Posted 11/26/2024
Community Boating Center, Inc
1641 Padanaram Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
United States
Summer Only
Summer Only
Experience Required
Housing Provided
No
Industry
Instructor
Job Start Date
6/15/2025
Job End Date
9/6/2025
Job Description

For Summer 2025, the Community Boating Center of New Bedford is looking for one or more Offshore Coaches who are interested in joining the Summer Youth Sailing Program team. The primary responsibility will be teaching beginner and intermediate students, between ages 14 and 21, on 33’ Beneteau Figaro II yachts. This person will also play a significant role in the training of CBC’s Junior Instructors.

Our 3-day ‘offshore boot-camp’ places two crews of inexperienced 14-15 year olds on board our two Figaro IIs for three 15 - 30 mile days. Our intermediate team participated in one long-distance (50 - 150nm) race each month last year and a similar or more-intense schedule is likely in 2025 as our intermediate team grows. Offshore instructors must be comfortable teaching symmetrical spinnaker, reefing, intro to navigation and piloting. 

The schedule is somewhat flexible and will include some evening and overnight sailing. Approximate dates are: June 1 - August 31. 

 

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Safely running a 6,000lb sloop with a crew of 4-6 youth students 
  • Teaching the various positions and fundamentals of offshore sailing, teamwork and communication
  • Ongoing routine maintenance and repair of vessels and systems

Qualifications:

● Ideal candidate will have USCG license and US Sailing instructor certifications or equivalent

  • Expertise in rigging, electronics systems, and/or diesel maintenance is necessary.

● Acquires and maintains certifications or attends training classes as required.

● Demonstrated talent for effectively interacting with a wide variety of people.

● Must be able to swim and be willing to wear a personal flotation device while on duty.

● MA Child Abuse and MA Criminal Background check

● Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the facility. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

● Ability to stand for much of the work day and to climb steps regularly.

● Ability to work in wet and slippery conditions in seasonably variable weather conditions

Background: 

In 1998, Community Boating Center (CBC) incorporated as a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to enriching the lives of area youth by exposing them to a new and challenging environment built upon a foundation of trust and respect. The CBC staff, acting as role models, provide friendship and mentorship, teach responsibility and teamwork and demonstrate commitment and compassion with all CBC students. Safety, Fun and Education are the cornerstones of CBC programs.

The flagship program is the Summer Youth Sailing Program that uses sailing and boating as a tool to instill integrity, sound judgment, teamwork, and environmental awareness in all participants.

In addition, CBC operates programs year-round, serving approximately 3,500 New Bedford area youth.  Programs include:

●     Classroom instruction during the academic year in a variety of public and private institutions

●     Boat building and skateboard building projects with wood tools

●     Marine environmental studies / Aquaculture

●     Robotics

●     Other STEM-based learning programs


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Community Boating Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to cbc@communityboating.org.

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1641 Padanaram Ave
New Bedford MA 02740
United States
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