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.