Student Worker - Marina Staff - BC
About The Position
Marina Student Workers are responsible for opening, closing, and operating the facility. They assist customers with fitting PFDs and selecting paddles, communicate the Marina’s Water Safety Instructions, and provide brief paddling instructions. Excellent communication skills are required to present and enforce all policies. The Marina is an open-air facility, and guides spend the majority of their time outdoors exposed to sun, wind, and other elements. Marina Student Workers are also required to spend time on the water observing patrons and enforcing Marina policies. They should be capable of lifting boats up to 50 pounds and paddling with a boat in tow. Sailing and bike maintenance skills are preferred, but not required. Marina Student Workers are under the direct supervision of the Graduate Student Marina Manager or the Student Marina Manager. This is a seasonal position, with the Marina closing for the winter in late November and re-opening in early March. The Marina is also a weather-dependent facility, meaning staff may be sent home if the Marina closes for inclement weather.
Requirements
- Candidates must be Baylor students and work study recipients.
- Candidates must possess good judgment in emergency situations, sharp decision-making skills, assertiveness, positivity, energy, and the ability to calmly handle conflict.
- Candidates must be capable of lifting boats up to 50 pounds and paddling with a boat in tow.
- Candidates must show initiative, enthusiasm, and support for the Outdoor Adventure program.
Nice To Haves
- Sailing and bike maintenance skills are preferred, but not required.
- Previous canoeing, kayaking, sailing, bicycle maintenance and/or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Attend staff trainings and meetings as scheduled.
- Provide water safety and boating instruction for participants.
- Provide bicycle maintenance and instruction for participants.
- Be prepared to answer questions about the Marina or any Outdoor Adventure program.
- Maintain Marina boats, paddles, PFDs, and other equipment.
- Ensure participants are following Marina policies, using equipment properly, and are exercising safety while using the Marina and provided equipment.
- Keep the Marina and equipment neat, clean, and organized.
- Report all injuries and emergency situations.
- Enforce all policies and procedures governing the usage of the marina.
- Report and record all incidents involving misconduct or damage to person or property.
- Report and record definite or potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
