Deckhand (Part-Time) (Key West Campus)
The College of the Florida Keys
Key West, FL
Part-time
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Job Description
DUTIES
Clean the vessel after use or as part of routine maintenance as assigned by the supervisor.Maintains strict inventory and control of all equipment on the vessel.Provides a briefing to passengers.Prepares the vessel for use.Assists with refueling the vessel.Issues, collects, and stows equipment on the vessel as necessary.Practices risk management in order to prevent injury (moves weights to the floor, secures cylinders and equipment, assists with passengers entering and exiting the water etc.).Checks emergency equipment (O2, First Aid Kit, etc.) daily.Assists the Captain, Instructor and Lab Technical Advisor in ensuring that that all divers are following safe diving practices according to PADI and MUS standards.Sets up appropriate safety equipment including line systems and redundant air supplies according to the dive plan or excursion.Works cooperatively with the Captain to decide if the weather is reasonable for the planned dives or excursion.Is familiar with risk management and can implement emergency action plans.Logs incident/accident reports, as necessary.Serves as a positive role-model and mentor to Divemaster candidates and students.Identifies and responds to passenger behavior issues.Works cooperatively with Captains, Faculty, Lab Technical Advisors, other Deckhands, and College Staff.Work in a supervisory capacity on a CFK vessel that conducts dive training.Other related duties as assigned. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will perform other job-related marginal duties as assigned.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please submit all materials online. Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr@cfk.edu or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit https://www.naces.org/ or https://aice-eval.org/ for more information. E-Verify Notice of Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. If you accept an offer of employment, this employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit E-Verify.Notice of Non-Discrimination: The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, (305) 809-3151 or promise.clarkkimbio@cfk.eduTitle IX Coordinator: Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement, (305) 809-3198 or jessica.losardo@cfk.eduDisability Services: Nicole Gerrard, Executive Director, Student Success Services, (305) 809-3262 or nicole.gerrard@cfk.eduMailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040State Complaint Process: Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in The Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college’s process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK’s policies and procedures for filing complaints. For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit FCS Concerns and Complaints Process.
Clean the vessel after use or as part of routine maintenance as assigned by the supervisor.Maintains strict inventory and control of all equipment on the vessel.Provides a briefing to passengers.Prepares the vessel for use.Assists with refueling the vessel.Issues, collects, and stows equipment on the vessel as necessary.Practices risk management in order to prevent injury (moves weights to the floor, secures cylinders and equipment, assists with passengers entering and exiting the water etc.).Checks emergency equipment (O2, First Aid Kit, etc.) daily.Assists the Captain, Instructor and Lab Technical Advisor in ensuring that that all divers are following safe diving practices according to PADI and MUS standards.Sets up appropriate safety equipment including line systems and redundant air supplies according to the dive plan or excursion.Works cooperatively with the Captain to decide if the weather is reasonable for the planned dives or excursion.Is familiar with risk management and can implement emergency action plans.Logs incident/accident reports, as necessary.Serves as a positive role-model and mentor to Divemaster candidates and students.Identifies and responds to passenger behavior issues.Works cooperatively with Captains, Faculty, Lab Technical Advisors, other Deckhands, and College Staff.Work in a supervisory capacity on a CFK vessel that conducts dive training.Other related duties as assigned. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will perform other job-related marginal duties as assigned.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please submit all materials online. Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr@cfk.edu or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit https://www.naces.org/ or https://aice-eval.org/ for more information. E-Verify Notice of Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. If you accept an offer of employment, this employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit E-Verify.Notice of Non-Discrimination: The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, (305) 809-3151 or promise.clarkkimbio@cfk.eduTitle IX Coordinator: Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement, (305) 809-3198 or jessica.losardo@cfk.eduDisability Services: Nicole Gerrard, Executive Director, Student Success Services, (305) 809-3262 or nicole.gerrard@cfk.eduMailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040State Complaint Process: Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in The Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college’s process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK’s policies and procedures for filing complaints. For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit FCS Concerns and Complaints Process.
Qualifications
- • Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment)
- • Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S
Benefits
Responsibilities
- • The Deckhand is a part-time position that is part of a ship's crew
- • The duties include maintenance, mooring, boat preparation, and breakdown and supervision of passengers on the vessel
- • Hours will vary according to need and will be determined on a weekly basis
- • This position typically maintains a 5 to 25-hour work schedule and reports to the Director, Marine Science and Technology
- • Clean the vessel after use or as part of routine maintenance as assigned by the supervisor
- • Maintains strict inventory and control of all equipment on the vessel
- • Provides a briefing to passengers
- • Prepares the vessel for use
- • Assists with refueling the vessel.Issues, collects, and stows equipment on the vessel as necessary
- • Practices risk management in order to prevent injury (moves weights to the floor, secures cylinders and equipment, assists with passengers entering and exiting the water etc.).Checks emergency equipment (O2, First Aid Kit, etc.) daily
- • Assists the Captain, Instructor and Lab Technical Advisor in ensuring that that all divers are following safe diving practices according to PADI and MUS standards
- • Sets up appropriate safety equipment including line systems and redundant air supplies according to the dive plan or excursion
- • Works cooperatively with the Captain to decide if the weather is reasonable for the planned dives or excursion.Is familiar with risk management and can implement emergency action plans
- • Logs incident/accident reports, as necessary
- • Serves as a positive role-model and mentor to Divemaster candidates and students
- • Identifies and responds to passenger behavior issues
- • Works cooperatively with Captains, Faculty, Lab Technical Advisors, other Deckhands, and College Staff
- • Work in a supervisory capacity on a CFK vessel that conducts dive training
- • Other related duties as assigned
- • (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed
- • Employees will perform other job-related marginal duties as assigned.)