Summer (full time)
Charlestown, MA
Posted 1 month ago

Website Courageous Sailing

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Courageous Sailing:

Courageous Sailing is a nonprofit community sailing and youth development organization committed to providing people of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to learn, sail, and enjoy the waterfront. We work at two locations in Boston: the Charlestown Navy Yard on Boston Harbor, and the Historic Jamaica Pond boathouse in Jamaica Plain. Our mission is to transform lives through sailing programs that inspire learning, personal growth and leadership.

In the Courageous Sailing Summer Youth Program, sailing is the platform for youth aged 8-18 to develop leadership skills, gain confidence, explore their local waterways, and delve into hands-on science.

Swim Sail Science is a five-week summer program for Boston children that blends academic support with sailing lessons, swimming instruction, and hands-on marine and physical science.
Step 1 is a one-week basic sailing course offered to children ages 8 and up. Students are introduced to sailing theory and gain sailing experience in Boston Harbor.
Step 2 is a three-week intensive beginner sailing course that provides an in-depth introduction to sailing, theory, and boat handling.
Step 3 is a three-week intermediate sailing course for children age 10 and up. Students learn to sail more independently in Rhodes 19s without instructors consistently in the boat.
Step 4 is a three-week introduction to dinghy course. Students experience sailing capsizable boats, RS Quests, for the first time.
Step 5 is a three-week advanced dinghy course. Students learn the basics of racing in 420s and Lasers.
JP1 is a two-week introductory sailing course at Jamaica Pond. Students sail with instructors on RS Ventures.
JP2 is a two-week intermediate course at Jamaica Pond. Students learn to sail without instructors on RS Quests. This step prepares them for more advanced sailing in Step 4 or 5 at our Charlestown site.

Why Courageous?

Working at Courageous is an opportunity to join a close-knit and diverse community committed to fostering a positive educational environment for staff and participants on and off the water.

Courageous Staff receive paid training and professional development as well as recreational access to our fleet of boats which range from dinghies to mid-size keelboats and cruising boats.

By joining our team you will make a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of our participants and will be a critical part of fulfilling our mission to get people from all walks of life out on the water.

Dates/Time: This is a seasonal full time hourly position for the 7-week summer youth program season. Hours are 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM Monday through Friday from late June through mid-August. Senior Staff training and All Staff Training in late June are mandatory and paid for this position.

Position Overview

Courageous Sailing is looking for a nurse to work at our Charlestown location for the duration of our summer program. Under the supervision of the Youth Program Director and in conjunction with the Social Worker, the nurse would be responsible for facilitating basic medical care to students and staff, distributing routine and emergency medication, responding to emergencies, etc. The nurse will also assist with day to day admin including opening and closing processes.

Responsibilities

General

Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students and staff
Provide basic medical care to students and staff, including but not limited to first aid, concussion screening, heat exhaustion, etc.
If necessary, communicate effectively with families and caregivers about medical issues
Maintain an injury log and ensure all incident reports are completed with all relevant information and delivered to the Youth Program Director in a timely fashion. Follow up after incidents as needed
Dispense medication according to prescribed schedules/dosages and ensure secure storage during the day
Provide emergency medical care to students and staff
Assess health concerns and determine when to involve emergency services or escalate care
Stay informed of student medical needs (allergies, diets, health conditions, etc.) and communicate with staff as needed
Effectively complete necessary incident reports and follow up with students/staff as needed

Program Administration

Assist with opening and closing the site each day (7:45AM – 3:45PM).
Assign and ensure chores have been completed and the facility is clean and ready for other programs.
Manage organization of physical front desk space and storage space, first aid kits, as well as associated digital/informational spaces.
Assist with the development and implementation of staff training.
Remain up to date on what roles and responsibilities you may take on in the event of an emergency and review the EAP with a direct supervisor.
Communicate and coordinate with the Youth Program Director and Site Director about program needs and plans.

Education and Instruction

Implement staff training regarding basic program first aid, common youth program medical emergencies and how to handle them, and handling non-emergency student medical needs.
Build rapport with and provide active and engaged supervision to students

Professionalism

Attend all days of mandatory training and/or complete online training.
Be proactive and communicative. Provide clear, effective and timely communication with supervisors and staff. Ask questions if the scope or intention of work is unclear, express concerns when they come up, give feedback regularly to peers and supervisors, and help facilitate positive change.

Safety and Risk Management

Create a safe place for participants to learn and make mistakes by clearly establishing limits and boundaries for participant behavior and independence.
Comply with Courageous safety standards and policies on and off the water and teach participants how to do the same.
Model safe, respectful, and responsible behavior to participants and peers at all times.
Exercise sound judgment and decision-making. Treat safety as the highest priority.
Leave Courageous better than you found it. Treat Courageous property with respect. Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of workspace and tools.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Cultivate a kind and inclusive community where everyone at Courageous can feel like they belong.
Ensure equitable treatment and express understanding of different cultural implications on health and treatment.

Qualifications

At Courageous Sailing, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Required

B.S. in Nursing or pursuing degree
Experience working with children/adolescents
Can work effectively with a wide variety of age groups and populations from diverse backgrounds, role modeling inclusive behavior and building positive group culture
Able to communicate clearly, directly, and calmly at all times
Comfortable giving and receiving feedback to and from peers, participants, and supervisors
Able to build rapport easily with participants and coworkers
Passionate about experiential education for youth from all backgrounds
Comfortable working outdoors, regardless of weather
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Willing to authorize a federal background check
Hold, or are willing to obtain before start date, current First Aid and CPR certification
Three professional or academic references