Western Washington University · 14 hours ago
Temporary Lakewood Operations Coordinator
Bellingham, WA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.25/hr - $29.92/hrWestern Washington University is a nationally recognized institution committed to educational excellence and inclusive success. The Temporary Lakewood Operations Coordinator will provide operational support to the Lakewood Waterfront Facility, oversee a non-motorized boat rental program, and assist in the maintenance and supervision of facilities and student employees.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide operational support to Western Washington University's Lakewood Waterfront Facility and on water activities, namely during periods when the Lakewood Operations and Community Programs Manager (OCPM) is not onsite
Assist with overseeing a safe, welcoming, and accessible non-motorized boat rental program (the Lakewood Boathouse) for students and the university community
Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all boats and safety equipment as well as the facility, docks, and 15-acre grounds
Assist with providing supervision, mentorship, leadership development, and technical training to Lakewood student employees
Collaborate with and support university programs utilizing the facility
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and anti-racism (e.g. self-educating, personal experience, attending courses/workshops, volunteering/working with organizations that support underrepresented people, etc.)
Two or more seasons of experience working and/or teaching at a waterfront facility or equivalent program
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the principles of small boat operations: canoes, kayaks, windsurfers, rowboats, small power boats and/or sailboats
Effective interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
Demonstrated experience in one or more the following areas: Boat maintenance and rigging, Facility and grounds maintenance, Group outreach and facilitation, Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (boats, trash bins, tables, chairs, etc), Have or obtain First Aid and CPR certification, Have or obtain 'Washington Safe Boaters' card, Have or obtain a WA state driver's license
Preferred
Previous experience working at Lakewood
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Sailing and/or paddling instruction, Windsurfing instruction, Performing assisted and unassisted water rescues from a small powerboat, Effective risk management/mitigation and decision making in safety situations, US Sailing Level 1 smallboat instructor certification, Wilderness First Aid or Responder (WFA/WFR) certification
Benefits
Temporary staff are eligible for employer-paid Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) insurances if they work an average of half time or more (480 hours: 80 hours x 6 months) in a consecutive six-month period, with at least eight hours or more in each of the six months.
This position is not currently benefits eligible.
Company
Western Washington University
One of Washington’s six state-funded, four-year institutions of higher education, Western Washington University is state’s third-largest university.
Founded in 1893
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim O'Neill
CEO of The Foundation for WWU & Alumni and Vice President of University Advancement
Chuck Lanham, MBA
VP Information Technology / CIO
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