Boathouse Manager

KANSAS ATHLETICS•Lawrence, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boathouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the boathouse, ensuring the safety of all student-athletes, coaching and support staff, maintaining equipment and supporting the success of the Women’s Rowing team. The Boathouse Manager will work closely with the Facilities and Events staff and perform light custodial work and maintenance. The position is responsible for the repair, maintenance, inventory, and rigging of all rowing related equipment, including but not limited to, shells, oars, coxswain equipment, rowing ergometers, coaching launches and motors, and trailers. The position is also responsible for racecourse installation and upkeep and transporting boats and equipment to all competitions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
High comfort level with lakes and rivers
Previous experience with boathouse management, facilities maintenance, or a similar role
Knowledge of and experience with trailer towing
Basic knowledge of inventory control, specifically expense tracking
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and solutions focused approach to challenges and improvements
Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration with staff, external community groups, and vendors as a collective team member
Excellent time management ability, detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Valid state issued driver’s license
Must maintain flexibility to work overtime, occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays for repairs, and travel for multiple days as needed for competition and training

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of boating laws, regulations and safety
Experience with fiberglass/carbon fiber repairs
Ability to perform various duties related to carpentry, mechanical repair, and detail painting
Prior rowing experience

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the boathouse, including opening and closing procedures, ensuring the boathouse, dock, and rowing course setup are open and ready for practices and properly secured after practices and training
Enforce safety policies and procedures
Install all assigned racecourses. This involves course set-up and tear down related to any practices or race competitions on the Kansas River at Burcham Park and Wyandotte County Lake venues
Ensure the boathouse is clean, organized, and well-maintained. This involves coordinating the maintenance, security, and custodial needs of the Boathouse and grounds, working closely with assigned Facilities staff
Inspect and maintain boats, equipment, and facilities. Rig boats and oars ensuring all boats, oars and equipment are in race ready condition. Complete minor repairs and maintain the dock and rowing site. Coordinate major repairs and maintenance as needed. This includes the repair, maintenance, and care for all rowing related equipment including but not limited to shells, oars, coxswain equipment, rowing ergometers, coaching launches and motors, and truck and trailers, and which includes fiberglass repair, detail painting, electrical wiring and small motor repair
Develop and maintain an off-season maintenance program including but not limited to an equipment replacement and maintenance strategy and including the cleaning of all parts of the boats and repair and replacement of parts
Maintain appropriate and accurate inventory of all rowing related equipment and order parts and equipment as approved by the Head Coach
Assist with managing the budget and tracking expenses. Initiate the purchasing process with domestic and international boat manufacturers to prepare purchase order requests
Monitor and assist with part-time student employees and provide feedback, training, and coaching as needed
Transport equipment, including racing hulls, to training sites, competitions and to or from the manufacturer
Develops and maintains knowledge of river flows, water levels, safety recommendations, and inform assigned Facilities staff as appropriate
This position’s responsibilities may also include providing administrative assistance with home regattas, team travel, assisting with the recruitment of perspective student-athletes, assisting with organizing and conducting instructional clinics and summer camps
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Rowing Head Coach, or their designee