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'

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.

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