Waterfront Assistant
Department Description
UW Recreation is a department within the Division of Student Life. We provide safe, accessible, and dynamic recreation experiences to engage students in growth and wellbeing. UW Recreation serves over one million students, faculty, and staff each academic year through informal and formal recreation, including fitness and sports classes, intramural and club sports, outdoor education, mindfulness programs, and more.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the UWild Boating & Rentals Manager, UWild Waterfront (WAC) Assistants are responsible for providing customer support throughout the watercraft rental process. Examples of duties include: controlling access, preparing docks, monitoring Union Bay waters for boat safety, use of recreation management software and credit card machines. WAC Assistants play a significant role in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for patrons.
Educational Benefits
UW Recreation provides student employees with a meaningful work experience. As a part of our Husky Experience initiative, student employees will engage in a variety of experiences including staff orientation and trainings, leadership development workshops, social justice roundtables, service projects, and social gatherings to build connections across the department with peers and professional staff. Some intended learning competencies that will be developed in this position include:
Interpersonal skills and customer service
Decision making; conflict negotiation/resolution
Personal Initiative
Facilitation
Resiliency
Service
Helping others
Organization
Verbal communication
Minimum Qualifications
University of Washington matriculated student
Eligible to work as a UW Student Employee through September 2026
Knowledge of kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and their uses
Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
Eligible to work as a UW Student Employee through September 2027
Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Valid Washington State Boater Education Card
Experience canoeing, kayaking, or paddleboarding
Job Hours
This job is primarily a summer job and requires working weekends. Around 25% of available hours are in spring, and 65% are in summer.
Application Instructions
Apply through Handshake.
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the job application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.