Work With CBC

Thank you for your interest in working at CBC, an award winning organization dedicated to teaching positive life values through boating. In 1998, CBC incorporated as a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to enriching the lives of area youth by exposing them to a new and challenging environment built upon a foundation of trust and respect. The CBC staff, acting as role models, provides friendship and mentorship, teaches responsibility and teamwork and demonstrates commitment and compassion with all CBC students. Safety, Fun and Education are the cornerstones of CBC programs.

We offer year-round programming to the Greater New Bedford Area, running over 20 programs a year. CBC provides a very positive view of the world, which gives kids a new perspective of what is possible and how to achieve it.

If you’re interested in joining the CBC team, please see the postings listed below!

Instructor Training Program

Instructor Apprentice Program

This paid apprenticeship works to polish their sailing and motorboat abilities; while developing a leader and role model for our communities. Working alongside Head Instructors, Instructor apprentices will help facilitate and run summer programming. Instructor Apprentice training is focused on soft skill development. Required professional development includes financial literacy, cultural competency, and a marine based certification (US Sailing Level 1, Safe Powerboat Handling).

Applicants must be 16+ years of age and currently have a sophomore standing (or higher) in high school (a rising junior)

Instructor Apprentice

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Returning Instructor Apprentice

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Students jumping off the side of capsized bahia

The JI program is a leadership program for students,13-18 years old. The program is designed to be a step-by-step process in character development by using sailing and boating as a tool to help instill important life lessons such as the values of integrity, sound judgment, teamwork and environmental awareness. JI’s are mentored and managed by our Assistant Director and then become mentors themselves to the younger students in the various CBC programs.

This program is designed to develop leaders for our community. JIs become certified instructors in the Summer Youth Sailing Program and help conduct CBC’s scholastic programs. Developing their abilities to teach, lead and inspire, JIs become the bridge to the next generation of CBC participants – serving as role models and expanding CBC’s reach in the community.

Junior Instructor Candidate Program

The Junior Instructor Candidate Program is designed to develop critical thinking, team work skills, and decision making through sailing. As JICs progress through the program, they graduate to Junior Instructors and begin developing skills related to leadership and in boat instruction.

Applicants must be currently in 7th grade or higher when applying for the JIC program.

JICs accepted into the 2024 program will be required to participate in:

One Weeklong Keelboat Sailing & Rowing Program
One Three-Week JIC Sailing & Leadership Program

The CBC staff will be evaluating the progress of all JICs in the programs. JICs who demonstrate proficiencies in sailing, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to setting and achieving set goals will be invited by the CBC Directors to join the CBC Instructor Staff as Junior Instructors.

Junior Instructor Candidate

We are currently accepting applications for the 2025 season.

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Summer Positions

Dock Manager, Senior Instructors, & Head Instructors

CBC seeks motivated, well-rounded, enthusiastic sailing instructors to teach various programs in Picos, Bahias, C420s, and Sonars. We offer high-quality full-day programming (8 AM – 4PM) to the Greater New Bedford Area youth, seeing over 500 sailors from ages 5-18 throughout the summer.

Instructor Requirements

- US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 1 or Higher
- SafeSport
- Senior Instructor: 18+
- Head Instructor & Dock Manager: 19+ and 1 Year in College/Trade/Workforce Completed