What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Staff - Cambridge position at Charles River Recreation Inc - Paddle Boston?
Looking for a job that gets you out in the sunshine and on the water? Come join the Paddle Boston team in Cambridge! We're hiring team members starting at age 14 who love being outdoors, enjoy working around the water, and want to help others have an amazing time on the river.
Paddle Boston offers a relaxed outdoor work environment with competitive pay and benefits, plus the potential for year-round employment opportunities in concert with Weston Ski Track and Community Skating @Kendall Square.
We Offer:
- A relaxed, outdoor work environment
- $15–$17/hr tips
- Full and part-time summer positions (with potential for year-round opportunities alongside Weston Ski Track & Community Skating @ Kendall Square)
- Employee discounts and industry perks
Responsibilities:
- Helping customers on the dock with canoes, kayaks, and gear
- Answering questions about how to paddle, the river, and any other concerns
- Loading and unloading of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards off storage racks and boat trailers and showing clients basic paddling technique.
- Being aware of safety hazards on on the dock and on the water and emergency response protocols.
- Some positions will include other responsibilities like minor repairs and maintenance of boats, cleaning and desk work such as using a cash register.
What we are looking for:
- Friendly, responsible, and hard-working team players
- Comfortable working outdoors and around water
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Watersports experience is desirable, but not required - we'll teach you!
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Multilingual skills are a plus
Charles River Recreation is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our employment practices and strives to provide affordable and accessible outdoor recreation. We work with local non profits and community organizations to introduce more people to our local waterways and skiing areas for free or reduced pricing. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Salary : $15 - $17