Summer (Camp) Waterfront Assistant(S) - Suny Maritime College

Job Description:

SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for hard-working, responsible, and motivated individuals to assist in fleet and facility maintenance in support of our summer program season, including Maritime Adventure Camp. The Waterfront Assistant will support other summer staff with aquatic activities such as: sailing, powerboating, marine environmental science, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming, SCUBA diving and other waterfront activities and adventures.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the Waterfront as an organized, safe, and fun environment for all

• Support waterfront operations including:

• Facilities maintenance (i.e. cleaning, painting)

• Facilities operation (i.e. maintaining inventory of equipment, safety, organization)

• Boat maintenance & repair (i.e. cleaning, fiberglass work, engine work)

• Sailing, powerboating, kayaking, SUP instruction

• Assist with the set-up, operation, supervision and instruction of activities, regattas, and other events, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"

• Ensure a safe and fun learning environment for program participants during on- and off-the-water activities

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Experience working around the water, such as at a marina or yacht club

• Superior powerboat and/or sailing ability

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to achieve before summer

Preferred Qualifications:

• US POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling Certification (Instructor level preferred)

• USCG Launch Tender License or higher

• Waterfront Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor Certification

• Experience in fishing

Additional Information:

Compensation

• $16.00 - $20.00 hourly; lunch included

• Possible dorm room housing available

Schedule

• June 17 - June 21: on-site camp training & orientation

• June 24 - August 2: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday

• Friday)

• August 5 & 6: post-camp debrief & pack-up

• Will be required to work one Saturday, date TBD, at "Boogie Down to the Sound" event

NOTE: We are continuously monitoring ongoing developments with the novel Coronavirus COVID-19. Updates regarding 2024 SUNY Maritime Summer Programming will be communicated as information becomes available. COVID-19 protocols are, and will be both adhered to and enforced. Please note that Program is contingent upon favorable governing pandemic procedures and guidance.

Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)

Local Title: Summer (Camp) Waterfront Assistant(s)

Line #: Various

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at waterfront@sunymaritime.edu.

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

SUNY Maritime is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Applicants are asked to submit the following with application:

• Resume

• If you are 14-17, you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers in order to hold a job in New York State

• Cover Letter

• Name and contact information of three professional references

Returning applicants

• Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.