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Temporary/Summer - Boathouse Monitors

Colgate University
paid time off, sick time
United States, New York, Hamilton
Apr 29, 2025
Posting Details
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Job Category Casual Wage
Position Title Temporary/Summer - Boathouse Monitors
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Division Athletics
Department Recreation Sports
Hiring Wage/Salary Range 15.55
Department Statement
Colgate's Boathouse located on Lake Moraine seeks monitors for late spring and summer. Weekend, holiday and some evening hours are required.

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Accountabilities
Monitors maintain the fleet of recreational canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddles boards (SUP's), sailboats, a rowboat and a pedal boat. Provide basic information and instruction to members of the Colgate community using these vessels. Educate and enforce all safety protocols and procedures set by the Lake Moraine Association, Colgate University and recreation department. Assists the Boathouse Manager and Assistant Director of Recreation in managing administrative duties such as waivers and reservations. Ensures all marine equipment, personal floatation devices, and other patron equipment is cleaned, sanitized and maintained for recreational use.
Requirements


Professional Experience/ Qualifications

  • Must be customer service oriented, and have good verbal communication skills.
  • Must be comfortable on the water in boats.
  • Must be capable of working collegially with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students and community members

Preferred Qualifications
  • Some knowledge of recreational flat water kayaking, canoeing or sailing preferred.
Education
Physical Requirements
Other Information
Posting Detail Information


Requisition Number 2024CW030Posting
Temporary Yes
Work Schedule
Weekend, holiday and some evening hours are required.
Job Open Date 04/17/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

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  1. *
    Are you currently a Colgate employee?

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    Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

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  3. *
    Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer?

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Are you a child of a Colgate employee?

    • Yes
    • No


  5. *
    Are you at least 18 years of age?

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