Barnstable County is seeking full time Bathing Beach Samplers/ Analysts to assist environmental laboratory staff in the collection analysis and results reporting for bathing beach water samples of municipalities during the summer season. High school diploma required; two years of college level coursework in environmental public health or related field preferred. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required. Ability to swim and to collect beach water samples alone under varying climatic and physical conditions. Knowledge of ability to learn Commonwealth of Massachusetts Beach Regulations and laboratory procedures required for analysis. Applicants must be available to work the entire duration of the summer season from May 27, 2025, through August 29, 2025.

Summary
Professional and technical work assisting Laboratory staff with bacteriological and chemical analysis in
accordance with standard methods for analysis of water and wastewater during summer months on Cape Cod; all other related work, as required.

Essential Functions
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Assists the Laboratory Bacteriologist in performing bacteriological analysis of samples from bathing beaches, swimming pools, surface water, shell fishing areas and wastewater; analyses are conducted in accordance with Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, and state certification requirements and standard methods.
Assists the Laboratory Bacteriologist in preparing media, buffers, and reagents required in analysis; assists in maintaining quality control of analyses, as detailed by the state Department of Environmental Protection and standard methods.
Performs other similar or related duties as required, or as situation dictates.

Education and Experience
High school graduate with at least two years of courses in a Bachelor’s degree program in bacteriology, chemistry or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures such as maintaining aseptic techniques. Knowledge of computers and laboratory software helpful.
Ability: Ability to operate various laboratory equipment. Ability to interact well with professionals and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer.
Skill: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Required Licensing/Certification: A valid U.S. Driver’s License

Must be at least 18; Assist Captain in operation of Marine department as assigned; New York State PV license required (we can help you obtain); Each crew member will rotate through 6 duties each week (boat shack, ferry driver, camp ski driver, Tapawingo ski driver, Tapawingo deliveries, and Tapawingo handyman/maintenance work). Crew members are expected to assist fellow crew members throughout the day between performing assigned tasks and maintaining excellence in cleanliness, orderliness and functionality of the CAMP-of-the-WOODS Marina and all CAMP owned boats. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.camp-of-the-woods.org/staff

Hyannis Port Yacht Club (HPYC) is hiring Dock Stewards for the 2025 season! Its a great job if youre looking to work on the water all summer.

The season starts in May and ends in October. HPYC gives one of its MMA staff a scholarship after every season, and has been workin with MMA Cadets since 2010.

We offer competivie pay based on experice.

Please reach out if youre interested or have any questions!
Josh Rand
MMA 18'

Hyannis Port Yacht Club (HPYC) is hiring 2-4 launch drivers for the 2025 season! We operate a 26ft Old Port Launch in the Hyannis Port mooring field. We have openings for both, full time (40 Hours a week) and part time postions.

The season starts in May and ends in October. HPYC gives one of its MMA staff a scholarship after every season, and has been hriing MMA Cadets since 2010.

We offer competivie pay based on experice and will pay to train the right canidates for the job. TWIC and MMC preffered but not required.

Please reach out if youre interested or have any questions!
Josh Rand
MMA 18'

Summer USCG Licensed Captain/Educator - Marine Science & Adventure Sports

Position Summary

The NESS USCG Licensed Captain - Marine Science & Adventure Sports (MSAS) Educator helps New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) implement high quality programming with an active, hands-on, experientially oriented marine science-based lessons. Programs are for students ages 11-17 in subjects such as powerboating, fishing, surfing, and adventure sports. Qualified applicants will hold at minimum an OUPV 6-Pack license issued by the US Coast Guard. They will be passionate, motivated, able to work within a team as well as on their own and have proven skills working with children of all ages. MSAS Educators will be assigned to support NESS programs based on educational background and previous experience.

This full-time seasonal position is employed at NESS for a maximum of 14 weeks from June 2-September 5 2025. NESS runs a Lifeguard certification course from June 2-June 6, an incumbent employee's participation would be determined by the Director of Programs. A mandatory training week for all staff runs from June 9-June 13, and summer programming begins on June 16 and runs through September 5. This is a hourly 40-hour per week position with occasional evening and weekend work. Schedules and end dates are flexible at the discretion of the Director of Programs.

The Captain MSAS Educator:

Implements engaging hands-on NESS lessons throughout the Long Island Sound area, accessing areas via powerboat.
Is knowledgeable about NESS programs and serves as an ambassador for NESS when dealing with NESS’s constituents
Exhibits a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service
Can operate with a high degree of awareness and knowledge related to assigned responsibilities
Works closely with other members of the NESS Education team to implement lessons on and off the water
Provides leadership to students and assists in overseeing junior instructors
Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains campus and offsite safety at all times
Implements NESS’s Emergency Action Plan, as needed
Assists in inventory and maintenance of watercraft, watersports equipment and gear, including powerboats, kayaks, surfboards, SUPs, fishing gear, masks & snorkels, wetsuits, boogie boards, etc.
Assists in classroom inventory, maintenance and cleanliness
Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications

USCG OUPV 6-Pack License or higher
BA or BS in Marine Science, Biology, Oceanography or a related science desirable
Teaching certification desirable
ARC Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (Youth and Adults) (may be able to obtain at NESS)
Instructor certifications in kayaking, surfing, and powerboating (may be able to obtain at NESS)
Valid Driver’s License & your own reliable source of transportation
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Experience driving watercraft in Stonington Harbor area desirable
Experience in leading student-centered and inquiry-based programming
Skills and instructional experience in fishing, kayaking, powerboating, marine science, and/or surfing
Effective skills in written and verbal communications, problem solving, and decision making
Strong team player and excellent motivator
Ability to forge effective working relationships with NESS Educators, operations staff, administrative staff, students, and parents
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

NESS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

About NESS: New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) offers a unique education model that empowers students with leadership, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving skills to ensure academic success. It is NESS’s mission to empower students with a love of learning through ocean-based experiential programs that serve schools, teachers, and families. Our goal is to advance academic opportunities for K-12 students of all backgrounds in both urban and suburban markets. We hope you will play a role in helping us continue this important educational mission—in person, online, or on the water! This STEM-based curriculum includes marine science, sailing, power boating, and adventure sports. NESS is the first, and only, program of its kind to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). For more information, visit www.nessf.org

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.

The Assistant Harbormaster assists the Harbormaster & Executive Officer in daily marine or shoreline-based operations. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
-Aids mariners and vessels in distress and recovers boats adrift.
-Assists in providing appropriate actions to safeguard the harbor and anchorages in all aspects. Assists with ATONS, PTONS, and maintenance of safety buoys.
-Patrols harbors, town pier, floats, docks, marinas, waterways, town landings, shoreline to enforce a variety of state, and local laws, codes, ordinances and rules and regulations pertaining to marine and shellfish, marine traffic/access controls and public safety.
-Assists in providing appropriate actions to safeguard the harbor and anchorages in all aspects. Assists with ATONS, PTONS, and maintenance of safety buoys.
Minimum Qualifications: High school education or equivalent. Study, or strong interest in criminal justice, biological sciences, marine sciences, or environmental sciences/protection. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, the public, governmental agencies and carry out specific tasks as assigned by supervisor. A valid Driver’s license required. Eighteen (18) years old or older. Harbormaster Training Academy Certification desired. Must have experience in small boat handling. Non-benefit eligible, part-time, hours variable as needed, including weekends, nights and holidays, 8 hours per day, 20-40 hours per week, April-Labor Day.

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

Want to spend your summer helping others explore beautiful Onset Bay? Have boating experience and a willingness to learn? Join our team at the Onset Bay Center!

The Onset Bay Center seeks a motivated Launch Driver to assist in the delivery of on-the-water and outdoor recreation programs at the Onset Bay Center in Onset, MA. The Launch Driver operates Onset Bay Center's private launch boat for programs and assists our Bay Explorers, Sailing, and partner programs for Summer ‘25. The position reports to the Onset Bay Center Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drive our Bufflehead launch boat to transport staff and participants to various locations around Onset Bay,
- Function as a safety vessel, when needed, assisting in providing first aid and transportation to participants who need to leave their groups for a time
- Understand and effectively communicate safe boating practices to staff and participants while operating the launch.
- Practice safe docking and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and town harbormaster and employees on the pier
- Ensure a safe environment for all participants and equipment, on and off the water.
- Work with OBC senior staff to maintain the program equipment and supplies
-Coordinate and communicate with OBC senior staff & instructors as well as program partners regarding weather conditions, equipment needs, and logistics.

This is a seasonal, part-time summer position. Detailed schedule will be discussed with OBC senior staff, 20 hour/week. Hourly wage is commensurate on experience. No employee benefits are provided.

BBC will pay for required USCG Limited Masters License (also known as USCG Launch Operators License) as well as CPR/First Aid, and application costs for those who already have the REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Age 18 for inspected launches
120 days underway experience on like vessels (time acquired since age 16)
90 of those days in the last 3 years
Physical, drug test, eye exam
CPR/First Aid class completion
Certificate from an approved Safe Boating Course
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card)

BBC Requirements:
A CORI check
CPR / First Aid course

ABOUT Buzzards Bay Coalition and Onset Bay Center:
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.

Buzzards Bay Coalition is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard
to race, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
disability, age, religion, or veteran status.

186 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02558