Summer Waterfront Assistant

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan.

SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:

SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for hard-working, responsible, and motivated individuals to assist in fleet and facility maintenance in support of our summer program season, including Maritime Adventure Camp. The Waterfront Assistant will support other summer staff with aquatic activities such as: sailing, power boating, marine environmental science, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, swimming, SCUBA diving and other waterfront activities and adventures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a fun learning environment for program participants during on- and off-the-water activities by helping maintain the Waterfront as a safe and organized space
• Support waterfront operations including:

Facilities maintenance (i.e. cleaning, painting)

Facilities operation (i.e. maintaining inventory of equipment, safety, organization)

Boat maintenance & repair (i.e. cleaning, fiberglass work, engine work)

Sailing, power boating, kayaking, SUP instruction

• Assist with the set-up, operation, supervision and instruction of activities, regattas, and other events, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working on boats and around the water, such as at a marina or yacht club
• Superior powerboat and/or sailing ability
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to achieve before summer

Preferred Qualifications:

• US POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling Certification (Instructor level desired)
• USCG Launch Tender License or higher
• Waterfront Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Experience in boat maintenance and repair (i.e. fiberglass, engine work)

Additional Information:

Classification: FLSA non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime monies.

• Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)
• Local Title: Summer Waterfront Assistant

Compensation

• $17.00 - $25.00 per hour, 40 hours weekly; lunch included
• Possible dorm room housing available

Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled.

Tentative Schedule

• June 22 - June 26, 2026: on-site camp training & orientation
• June 29 - August 7, 2026: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday - Friday)
• August 10 & 11, 2026: post-camp debrief & pack-up
• Will be required to work one Saturday, date TBD, at "Boogie Down to the Sound" event

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at waterfront.

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

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