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Deckhand

Job in Eastsound, San Juan County, Washington, 98245, USA
Listing for: YMCA Of Greater Seattle
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75 USD Hourly USD 75.00 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: Eastsound

Overview

We have a strong commitment to equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

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The deckhand supports our boat captain and helps ferry Camp Orkila participants to offsite overnight island trips. The deckhand will assist with loading and unloading participants, ensuring safe handling and operation of the 44-passenger Kwhanice motor vessel and other vessels, and perform a variety of other duties as assigned.

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online pingandoutdoorleadership.org.

HIRING RANGE: $75/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $80/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for third season: $85/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for 4 or more seasons: $90/day.

What you'll get from working at The Y
  • Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • Retirement with generous employer contributions
  • Free access to mental health resources
  • Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
  • Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing as Deckhand:

  • Assists in maintaining the water vessels.
  • Ensures the supervision and safety of campers at all times.
  • Maintain Safety equipment (life jackets, rescue boats, first aid kits, etc.)
  • Ensure proper maintenance of small craft and larger vessels.
  • Ensure that passengers know and follow safe boating practices.
  • Assist Boat Captain in landing, docking and departing from various docks; using lines, moorings, and a dinghy with a small outward motor.
  • Operate a row boat.
  • Communicates personal or staff needs to Boat Captain or Summer Camp Director in a timely manner.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings.
  • Supports overnight resident camp as needed.
  • Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    This physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

    POSITION

    TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

    This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

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