This position serves as a part-time member of the Campus Recreation staff. The Boathouse operates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, seasonally from mid-Spring through mid-Fall. Shifts are primarily on the weekend with occasional shifts during the week for special events and staff trainings.
Shifts range from 3.5-4.5 hours in length, and each Boathouse Staff is required to work at least 1 shift per week in order to remain on the schedule, in addition to attending monthly staff training.
The primary purpose of this position is to: manage equipment rentals, assist in loading and unloading paddle-craft rentals at the boat launch, providing premier customer service to patrons, and completing the day-to-day tasks assigned to assist with Boathouse and waterfront facilities, Outdoor Adventure programs, and operations.
The Boathouse staff are responsible for:
- Managing paddle-craft rentals
- Informing patrons on Boathouse policies and procedures
- Practicing risk management and appropriately responding to emergency situations when they arise
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of paddle-craft rentals at the boat launch
- Cleaning and maintaining Outdoor Adventures boathouse equipment, waterfront area, and watercrafts
- Providing appropriate paddle-craft operation instruction to patrons
- Providing premier customer service
- Vending day and guest passes
- Managing facility access
- Communicating information and needs with the Outdoor Adventures Coordinator and Assistant Director of Programs
- Other duties related to Outdoor Adventures as assigned
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Ensure that every patron is aware of all safety requirements expected of them while utilizing Boathouse equipment based on Campus Recreation and Florida Boating Law policies and regulations
- Opening and closing the boathouse, including: the setup and breakdown of equipment, water vessels, and ensuring all vessels and safety equipment meet safety standards
- Remaining informed of local weather, tidal, and oceanic conditions as they pertain to the safety of patrons, staff, and Boathouse operations
- Maintain a watch on the patrons to ensure their safety and proper use of Boathouse equipment
- Utilizing a small powerboat to safely perform paddle-craft rescues when needed
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure proper upkeep of the Boathouse and the facility’s vessels.
- Attend monthly staff in-services in addition to Fall and Spring Campus Recreation All-Staff meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- Ability to maintain 5-10 hours per week and the ability to work weekends, and special events
- Comfortability speaking to small groups of people at a time
- Strong organization, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Be enrolled at the University of South Florida
- Comfortability with working with and operating motor-powered watercrafts
- Physically able to work outside in high heat and lift a minimum of 50 .lb
Preferred Qualifications (can be acquired while onboarded)
- Working knowledge of Campus Recreation programs policies & procedures
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certified, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date
- Obtaining a Florida Boating Safety Certification or obtaining a FLBSC within 60 days of hire date