Manhattan Operations Assistant

Job Title: Manhattan Operations Assistant

Job Type: Part-time, Hourly, Non-exempt, approximately 25 hours per week

Compensation: $25 per hour

Supervisor: Facilities & Operations Manager

Location: Peter Jay Sharp Dock, 3579 Harlem River Drive, New York, NY

About Us:

Row New York is a unique sports-based non-profit organization founded on the premise that the discipline and teamwork that rowing instills, when combined with rigorous academic support, has the power to change lives. At full capacity, our Youth Program serves over 250 high school student-athletes from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is a high dosage, year-round rowing and academic program with a goal of ensuring that 100% of our young people graduate high school and matriculate to college or begin an alternative post-secondary plan. In addition, we offer rowing to New Yorkers of all ages who are either people with physical or cognitive disabilities, military veterans, or local community members. Lastly, Row New York offers summer camps and a fee-for-service rowing program for New York City independent high schools. Our programs are offered at two rowing sites: Upper Manhattan and Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Position Summary: The Manhattan Operations Assistant works closely with the Facilities & Operations Manager to maintain our rowing site in Inwood, Upper Manhattan. The Assistant is in charge of the daily maintenance needs of the site (including dock cleaning and grounds maintenance), keeping all equipment and boats operational, and ensuring that RNY’s safety standards are followed during daily rowing practice. The Manhattan Operations Assistant will be in regular communication with the Facilities & Operations Manager and the site coaching staff to ensure that program needs and safety standards are met. Rowing experience is preferred but not required for this position. The ideal candidate has experience at a rowing or marine facility.

Schedule: The candidate hired for the role would start in approximately mid-March with onboarding and training. The schedule for this position varies depending on the season. The anticipated schedule is as follows:

• Mid-March through June 2024: Monday - Friday from 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• July 2024: Monday - Friday from 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM (approximate)
• Late August 2024: Monday - Friday from 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Fall 2024: Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Winter 2024/25: Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Must have availability for weather-dependent site visits and occasional events as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the site and equipment are ready before each practice; provide operational support for coaching staff during practices/events as necessary
• Act as the primary safety officer for the site by:
• Monitoring weather and rowing conditions before and during events/practices
• Assisting with shell launching and docking
• Attending to on-water emergencies with the safety launch if necessary
• Reporting any safety and security incidents in a timely manner
• Check that all equipment is safe and operational; schedule or perform minor repairs as needed
• Maintain outboard engines, set up coaching launches, and ensure they are ready for practice/events
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored after use and the site is secure before leaving
• Manage the upkeep of the site including grounds maintenance and dock cleaning; manage snow removal during the winter months
• Purchase gas and run other facilities related errands as needed
• Assist Facilities & Operations Manager and coaching staff in promoting a culture of safety in all aspects of the program

Qualifications:

• At least one year of work experience in a service, facilities or maintenance role; experience at a rowing club or marine organization a plus
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform physical work requiring lifting, bending, stooping and walking up and down stairs, both indoors and outdoors in all weather
• Clean driving record and a valid New York State driver's license required
• Ability to swim and is comfortable around water
• Launch driving experience and NYS safe boating license preferred
• Initiative and ability to work individually without supervision and collaboratively with the program team
• Professional demeanor and customer service oriented attitude
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral communication
• Experience working with and/or around youth a plus

Pay/Benefits: The pay rate for this position starts at $25 per hour. Part-time staff are eligible for paid sick time, holiday pay for those working at least 18 hours per week, pre-tax transit benefits, and a 401K account.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to boathouseops@rownewyork.org with Manhattan Operations Assistant in the subject line. Only applicants asked to interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Row New York is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage people of color, women, veterans, LGBTQIA+, older candidates and candidates with disabilities to apply. We appreciate all applicants, but please be advised that our capacity allows us to only respond to those best qualified for the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have work experience at a rowing club or marine organization?

Work Location: In person