Summer Waterfront Assistant - SUNY Maritime College - SUNY Maritime College : Job Details

Job Description:

SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for hard-working, responsible, and motivated individual 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

* Must be at least 16 years old by June 31, 2025. Must provide working papers if under 18 years old

Preferred Qualifications:

* US POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling Certification (Instructor level)

* USCG Launch Tender License or higher

* Waterfront Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor Certification

* Experience in fishing

Additional Information:

Classification and Compensation:

* $16.50 - $30.00 per hour, 40 hours weekly; lunch included

* Possible dorm room housing available

Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled. Possible availability of dorm room.

Special Notes: FLSA non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime monies.

Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)

Local Title: Summer Waterfront Assistant

Line Number: 16065

Tentative Schedule

June 23 - June 27, 2025: on-site camp training & orientation

June 30 - August 8, 2025: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday - Friday)

August 11 & 12, 2025: post-camp debrief & pack-up

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

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at [email protected].

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, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see:

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

* Resume/CV

* If you are 16-17 years old, you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers, in order to hold a job in New York State

* Cover Letter

* Names and contact information of three professional references

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