Waterfront Site Program Assistant

UMass Boston Athletics and Recreation is seeking a leader to manage and oversee our Waterfront Recreation Program at the Fox Point Dock on the UMB Campus. We are offering Kayaking, Rowboating, Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP) and limited Sailing for student, faculty/staff and the community. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, team oriented and adaptable. In addition, he/she must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as exhibit a mature and professional demeanor. The Program Assistant should be customer focused and comfortable speaking with students, staff and community members. Duties are listed below:

• Open and close the site: appx 10:30AM – 6:30PM during waterfront operations from late May to late September. The waterfront main operating season is Wednesday-Sundays during the summer.
• Oversee and Manage reservations, equipment, and program schedules through Fusion software.
• Provide clear, effective, and timely communication with staff.
• Manage a team of up to 6 employees (dock employees, check in staff, sailing instructors) including staff scheduling.
• Assist with lesson scheduling and oversight.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at our public access dock and quarterbarge.
• Lead all staff and participants through our established emergency management procedure in the event emergencies occur.
• Monitor weather and make decisions regarding inclement weather in cooperation with leadership staff.
• Approve daily float plans, and as needed, discuss ways to execute their plans effectively or safely.
• Report problems and troubleshoot equipment that needs maintenance and upkeep.
• Assist the public with kayak, rowboat, sailboat, and paddleboard rental.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications are listed below:

• Experience operating a powerboat, US Powerboat Safe Handling certification or MA Environmental Police preferred but not required.
• Current US Sailing Level 1 Certification (or willing to obtain; may be eligible for reimbursement).
• Minimum 2 years sailing instructor experience is preferred.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Able to work effectively with a wide variety of age groups and populations from diverse backgrounds, role modeling inclusive behavior and building positive group culture.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback to and from peers, participants, and supervisors.
• Able to build rapport easily with participants and co-workers.
• Comfortable working outdoors, regardless of weather.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong computer skills and comfortable learning online tools and software.
• Ideal candidates will have a high level of comfort around the water.

Application Instructions: To apply, please reach out directly to Matt Lee, Manager of Intramural Programs and Informal Recreation, at matthew.lee@umb.edu with resume and cover letter. Please do not apply directly through BlueFishJobs.

Additional Salary Information: The Program Assistant will work full time during the summer hours as labeled above (Wednesday through Sunday) to be a key figure in running the waterfront operation. This is temporary full time work during summer months to support waterfront operations and is not a position that carries past the water season (anticipated closing is the end of September). Application Instructions: To apply, please reach out directly to Matt Lee, Manager of Intramural Programs and Informal Recreation, at matthew.lee@umb.edu with resume and cover letter.

The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. The University of Massachusetts Boston complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the university operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24