Want to spend your summer instructing sailing and exploring beautiful Onset Bay? Join our waterfront team at the Onset Bay Center!
Onset Bay Center seeks an energetic and responsible Sailing Instructor to lead sailing camp programs for youth ages 8-15, as well as adult and family programs on day, evenings, and weekends for Summer ‘25! Sailing Instructors receive training and will work as a team under the guidance of the Waterfront Manager and Onset Bay Center Director, using both keelboat and dinghy sailing equipment.
Fill your days with FUN:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Implement daily lesson plans and course setting based on participants’ abilities and ages (beginner sailing) on our RS Quests, RS Zests, and Drascombe GIg sailboats.
- Assist with participant arrival and pick up.
- Instruct participants in sailing, seamanship, and maritime skills.
- Lead by example, set the tone for positive youth development.
- Communicate effectively with co-instructors and junior instructors to ensure operations run smoothly.
- Create a safe, comfortable and friendly environment.
- Ensure a safe environment for all activities on and off the water.
- Manage and care for program equipment and supplies.
Qualifications:
- US Sailing Level 1 Certification preferred. OBC will reimburse candidates who complete their Level 1 certification for this position.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates prior to program start.
- Comfort with and enthusiasm for outdoor activities, in various weather conditions.
- Experience in sailing instruction, general education, or youth programming preferred.
- Strong communications skills including comfort with learners of all ages and strong oral communication & interpersonal skills.
- CORI check required.
Compensation & Schedule:
This is a seasonal, full-time summer position. Detailed schedule will be discussed with OBC senior staff. Salary is commensurate on experience.
No employee benefits are provided. Staff Training run from June 16 - 20. A typical work week will be Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 4:30 pm, with programs taking place June, 23 through August, 22. Weekend, evening and early morning programs may be scheduled.
Where You'll Work:
Buzzards Bay Coalition is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. The organization works to improve the health of the Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research and advocacy.
Located on popular Onset Beach, the Coalition’s Onset Bay Center provides high-quality outdoor waterfront exploration programs for community members of all ages and abilities in a variety of activities focused on building a connection with Buzzards Bay. The Onset Bay Center works to provide access to the wonders of Onset Bay, reinforcing the link between Wareham residents and their
local maritime heritage and creating generations of future Buzzards Bay stewards. The Onset Bay Center will host both full- day and half-day youth programs, as well as evening adult & family programs, throughout the summer.
186 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02558
Please send a resume and references to Angie Weldon: weldon@savebuzzardsbay.org.