Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Community Boating Inc. is the oldest public sailing facility in the country and regularly serves over 1,000 children, 6,000 adults and 300 people with disabilities each year. We have a variety of positions available in all departments for the 2024 season.

All staff at Community Boating are subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Adult Program

Community Boating’s Adult Program (AP) provides sailing and paddling opportunities for individuals of all skill levels, from beginner to professionals. Our dedicated staff are the face of CBI, providing outstanding customer service, instruction, and mentorship to our community members, including guests, renters, and volunteers.

Consider joining our industry leading sailing program in the heart of Boston. To apply for a position within our Adult Program, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Adult Program Director, Noah Stern. Training sessions are held in March, before the season begins, so we recommend submitting your application promptly to secure your opportunity.

Adult Program Staff

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).

Adult Program Launch Tender

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.

Junior Program

Teaching at CBI is unique within Junior Sailing – it’s not a camp, and certainly not your typical yacht club. CBI serves children ages 10+ from greater Boston, including those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to sail. CBI has fleets of Mercuries, 420s, Lasers, windsurfers, Ideal 18s, Sonars, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.

The 2024 season will run weekdays June 10 – August 23, which includes 10 weeks of programming plus a pre-season training week. Appropriate certifications required – see below. Submit applications, including resume to Junior Program Director Kate Myler There are opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions; please indicate which you prefer in your application.

Junior Program Sailing Instructors

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

Junior Program Launch Tender

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.

Junior Program Environmental Science Instructor and Cyanobacteria Laboratory Technician

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

Junior Program High Performance and Keelboat Instructors

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

Junior Program Windsurf Instructor

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

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

Work in the CBI Front Office — be the face of Community Boating! We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and work to provide the highest level of customer service possible.

To apply please send your resume to Director of Administrative Services, Kyle Liolios. No phone calls please.

Front Office Staff

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.

Fleet & Facilities

CBI repairs most sailing and safety equipment in house. We are actively looking for qualified staff to repair fiberglass boats, outboard and inboard engines, weld, work with wood, aluminum, steel, plumbing, electrical, as well as building maintenance. Employment includes significant training and education, however prior experience with basic measuring, cutting and assembly is required.

Contact the Fleet & Facilities director or apply using the form below.

Job Applications

You can send your application by email to the addresses provided above or use our form below.