Job Opportunities

Adult Program Staff are responsible for a multitude of tasks including but not limited to: customer service, general fleet and facilities care, maintaining a safe on the water atmosphere, and serving our Adult Program membership. The ideal candidate should be hard working, self-motivated, have the ability to complete tasks as assigned, plus have excellent customer service skills.

Positions are available for full season with staff training in March (April 1st through October 31st), and summer season (Late May/Early June through late August).

Launch Tenders are responsible for ferrying members to the mooring field and 420 dock, for retrieving accidental swimmers, and for assisting with keeping the dock and water safe. They’re expected to make good decisions under pressure, and also asked to support the staff in their daily duties, including righting capsized sailing vessels. Launch Tenders will help maintain a friendly and positive work environment, while setting a good example to less experienced staff.

Must hold a valid Limited Masters USCG certification or higher and valid First Aid/CPR. Will be enrolled in our drug-testing program. Able to pass a background check similar to CORI. Ideal candidates are flexible, able to multi-task, have excellent time management skills, and enjoy a fast-paced, fun environment.

Instructors are responsible for teaching beginner and intermediate level classes using our keel and Mercury (15-foot dinghy) fleets. Staff are also involved with teaching basic paddling, organizing junior program activities, adventures and events, and supporting field trips and Instructors in Training.

Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler

Launch Tenders are responsible for ferrying youth members to the mooring field and 420 dock, for retrieving accidental swimmers, and for assisting with keeping the dock and water safe. They’re expected to make good decisions under pressure, and also asked to support the instructors in their daily duties, including righting capsized sailing vessels. Launch Tenders will help maintain a friendly and positive work environment, while setting a good example to less experienced staff.

Must hold a valid Limited Masters USCG certification or higher and valid First Aid/CPR. Will be enrolled in our drug-testing program. Able to pass a background check similar to CORI. Ideal candidates are flexible, able to multi-task, have excellent time management skills, and enjoy a fast-paced, fun environment.

Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler.

The Environmental Science instructor will run environmental science and/or marine bio activities. This instructor has the opportunity to develop their own environmental science material. As well they will work in our Cyanobacteria Lab as the primary lab technician,  collecting water samples and running tests to better understand the cycle of cyanobacteria blooms in the Charles River Basin, and determine their threat to recreational sailors. Will compare cyanobacteria and chlorophyll-a and phycocyanin levels to significant rain events and combined sewage overflows. They will have a couple lab interns, who will aid them in both the environmental science class and in the cyanobacteria lab. An interest and excitement about the environment is required. Community Boating has many resources for STEM activities and curricula, including the US Sailing Reach program, but the instructor is encouraged to bring new ideas to the program.

Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate program for biology or related field or has bachelor’s degree in biology or related field
• Safesport Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler

Experienced instructors and sailors may teach dinghy classes in E420’s and Lasers or keelboat classes (keelboat certification a plus) to sailors who have achieved intermediate or better sailing skills in the Mercury. Instructors also run advanced classes such as spinnakers, dinghy clinics, etc.

Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler

In addition to JP instructor responsibilities, the Windsurf Instructor is responsible for teaching introductory and advanced windsurfing classes. US Sailing Windsurfing Instructor certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler

Junior Program Dock Staff are responsible for a multitude of tasks, including but not limited to: assisting dock traffic, general fleet and facility care, maintaining a safe on-the-water atmosphere, and administering on-the-water testing. The ideal candidate should be hard working, self-motivated, have the ability to complete tasks as assigned, and have excellent customer service skills.

Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler

Front office staff members are responsible for completing administrative tasks and member interface. This includes member inquiries, class and membership signups, taking phone calls, handling of payment transactions, and program paperwork. As the first available representatives of Community Boating, Inc., staff are required to create and maintain positive customer relations throughout this process, and to act in a professional and friendly manner at all times. All front office staff members will report to the Director of Administrative Services, and all other Program/Executive Directors. Staff must also be able to effectively communicate with dock staff and instructors on a consistent basis. Front office staff members will also be responsible for ensuring that the office area is kept clean and orderly and that daily tasks are fully completed to the best of their ability. Staff members will also be responsible for closing the front office and accounting for all daily transactions.

Ideal candidates should have a high attention for detail, excellent customer service skills, and should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Experience working retail and/or handling monetary transactions using a point-of-sale system a plus. Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma.

Our season runs from April 1 – October 31. Full season positions are available as well as summer only positions. Shifts typically are in the afternoon/evenings during the week, and morning and/or evening on the weekends. However, during our 10 week summer season we also have morning weekday shifts available. Full and part time positions available.

To apply, please email a resume to Director of Administrative Services, Kyle Liolios at [email protected]. No phone calls please.