Assistant Crew Operations Coordinator

Assists in overseeing the daily operations at the facility to ensure safety, proper facility maintenance and effective coordination of all activities conducted at the facility. Provides support to the crew programs by assisting in the operation of the boathouse, including maintenance of the facility, maintenance of the race course, repairs and coordination of crew equipment, etc. Primarily responsible for assisting Crew Operations Coordinator with maintenance/repairs, operation, and coordination related to crew team needs. Flexible schedule, includes evening and weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

Assists in overseeing daily operations at the facility to ensure safety, proper facility maintenance and effective coordination of all activities; Provides support to crew programs, including boathouse operation, facility maintenance, race course maintenance, and repairs and coordination of crew equipment; Assists with filling gas tanks and equipment safety checks; Safely loads and transports rowing equipment throughout the USA; Provides boathouse and equipment support to coaching staff and student-athletes; Installs, maintains and removes Albano race course systems; Provides race-site support to teams throughout the USA and the World; Maintains and repairs indoor rowing and training equipment; Serves as primary point of contact for Gilder Boathouse support for Community Rowing operations, including equipment delivery and pick-up, setup/breakdown, maintenance support, operational coverage during Community Rowing hours, and support for Community Rowing camps; Handles and resolves facility problems including scheduling conflicts, emergencies and shutdown decisions; Provides input on budget, scheduling, and major purchasing decisions; Orders routine supplies; Services facility and equipment users, including receiving fee payments and issuing receipts; Enforces procedural rules and regulations; Monitors personal safety of facility users; Schedules use of facility and equipment; Oversees, instructs, and coordinates support staff; Serves as source of technical information on facility conditions; Maintains security of facility and equipment; Opens and closes facility; Inspects and maintains general condition of facilities; Performs light cleaning and minor repairs; Operates specialized equipment, tools, and vehicles; Conducts routine maintenance and coordinates vendor service; Maintains records and completes financial, administrative and/or technical forms

Requirements

Specialized skills for maintenance and repair of rowing equipment, including assembly and repair of carbon fiber, fiberglass, wood, and metal parts, and paint, stain, varnish; Ability to load and drive a rowing shell trailer, specifically long-distance driving; Understanding and familiarity with race course installation, maintenance and removal; Ability to work from a small boat, work solo or in small groups, and work to specifications; Ability to provide maintenance and repair of outboard engines; Organization of work and storage spaces, scheduling, and workflows; Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently, 75 pounds often, and 100 pounds occasionally; DOT Medical Certification (possess a medical card, a motor vehicle check and training on driving the vehicle); Valid Driver's License; Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Nice to have

Experience as rower or coxswain in college, ideally at the D1 level; Experience as a coach, rigger, or director of operations in an NCAA program; Experience operating in an environment of compliance, ideally NCAA and/or DOT; Experience in small jonboats, work boats, or skiffs; Currently holding or experience with DOT Qualification rules and regulations

Benefits

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