The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks a Senior Waterfront Instructor to support the development and implementation of high quality on-the-water programming and vessel management at the Onset Bay Center. Working with the Onset Bay Center Director, the Senior Waterfront Instructor will be responsible for coordinating the OBC’s activity programs, including youth summer camps, afterschool programs, and adult and family classes.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to Stuart Downie, Vice President of Outdoor Exploration at downie@savebuzzardsbay.org
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Responsibilities include:
• Coordinating maintenance and storage of all waterfront and outdoor exploration equipment.
• Assisting with the design and implementation of on-the-water recreation and outdoor exploration programs that attract a wide range of people.
• Ensuring a safe environment for all outdoor, on-the-water and shore side activities.
• Assisting in the daily management of seasonal sailing staff. The full-time Senior Waterfront Instructor reports to the Onset Bay Center Manager and is based at the Coalition’s Onset Bay Center.
The ideal candidate will have:
• more than 3 years of on-the-water boating, nonprofit or recreation program experience.
• a proven track record of successfully creating and implementing on-the-water programs.
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with children and young adults.
Job Requirements:
• US Sail Level 1 Instructor (minimum).
• US Sail Level 2/3 (preferred).
• First Aid Cert.
• USCG Masters/Launch License (preferred).
• Lifeguard (preferred).
• Kayaking, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Fishing, Rowing and/or Paddle Boarding experience a benefit.
• 3yrs experience teaching sailing.
• 1yr leading a waterfront team.
Applicants must be willing to work some weekends or in the evenings and in various weather conditions.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by email to Stuart Downie, Vice President of Outdoor Exploration at downie@savebuzzardsbay.org