Youth Internship

Leadership Development Program

Ages 15-18

a staff member on the stairs of the front CBC building holding a kayak paddle upright near the dry gear line beside the kayak rack on a sunny day

The Community Boating Center is thrilled to offer Youth Internship positions once again in 2024!

Over the course of 9 weeks, Youth Interns work closely with our Youth Staff to develop the perspective and skills needed to begin the transition from student to instructor at the Community Boating Center.

While assisting our Youth Staff in managing summer programs, Youth Interns hone their leadership qualities, boating skills and overall personal confidence to be reliable, thoughtful young leaders. Youth Interns have the opportunity to be a part of the important elements of the mission, routines and success of the CBC all while inspiring the next generation of bay-goers.

Youth Interns are an integral part of the CBC’s success and are an important part of overall community. The Community Boating Center succeeds when our people succeed! Completion of the Youth Internship program is awarded with a stipend to purse one’s US Sailing Level 1 or similar certification (up to $535 value).

Questions or concerns? Email reed@boatingcenter.org to learn more about our Youth Internship program.

Additional Information

  • The Youth Internship program isn’t simply an opportunity to learn to sail, paddle and row, but rather a leadership development program.  Participants are required to have a passion for learning, the marine environment, and a motivation to develop their small boating skills and improve their community – they are not required to be proficient in kayaking and sailing when applying, these skills will be developed throughout the summer!

    At the end of a successful internship, the CBC may support an intern in earning their US Sailing Level 1 Instructor Certification to be a Youth Instructor the following seaon.

  • The complexity of small boating creates a challenging, yet alluring drive to succeed and understand the forces at work in the sport. Using sailing or kayaking as a medium, our youth internp receive hands-on integrated learning opportunities that inspire interest in many disciplines like physics, marine biology, robotics, engineering technology and more. Boating encourages individuals to work together and trust each other as a harmonious team and gives students a liberating way to exercise their abilities, gain confidence and overcome challenges together. This impact is even greater when we add the mentoring and teaching aspect to boating, where recent students may transition to become role models in their community.

  • We are looking for mature and committed young adults, ages 15 and up, with a contagious energy, strong work ethic, and excellent team leadership skills. Applicants must be self-motivated, must be able to work as part of a team as well as independently, and have a passion for working with children. The programs may include physically demanding work, such as rowing, kayaking, sailing, and occasional heavy lifting. Students do not need sailing or kayaking skills to apply to be a youth intern. Applicants must be comfortable around the water and able to swim.

    The program is NOT limited to past CBC students.

  • Weekly Professional Development meetings on Thursdays. Interns will work on teaching skills, plan theme days, and have fun with fellow interns.

    Access to our rental fleet upon completion of the required skills test.

    Complimentary participation in CBC camps, classes and events.

    Youth enrichment team building events such as Potlucks, Evening Sails and field trips!

    Log volunteer or internship hours.

    The chance to plan and run a community impact event to raise funds for an area nonprofit.

    Develop leadership and organizational skills, make friends and above all have fun!