• Boating Classroom Assistant

    State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (Old Lyme, CT)


    Boating Classroom Assistant

     

    Recruitment # 241205-3492VR-003

     

    Location Old Lyme, CT

     

    Date Opened 12/9/2024 2:40:00 PM

     

    Salary $16.35 - $20.00/hour

     

    Job Type Seasonal/Summer

     

    Close Date 12/31/2025 11:59:00 PM

     

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    + Introduction

     

    DEEP Boating Division is responsible for conducting classes for mandatory safe boating education. We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person to assist with teaching mandatory safe boating classes, scheduling courses, and distributing materials to volunteer instructors throughout the state. This Classroom Assistant position will be at DEEP Marine Headquarters, 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT.

     

    Candidates must be a Connecticut DEEP Certified Boating Instructor (or willing to obtain this certification within the first month of employment) with a willingness to expand our safe boating classes throughout Connecticut while ensuring students receive a quality safe boating education class. The start date for this position is February 2025.

     

    Boating Classroom Assistants

     

    + Needed March to October;

    + 40 hours per week though work hours may vary daily but typically Monday through Friday with some evening and weekend work required;

    + Must be a Connecticut State Certified Boating Instructor or be willing to become certified within the first month of employment;

    + Valid Connecticut driver’s license required.

    Responsibilities Include:

    + Assisting Boating Division staff with scheduling courses and instructors for safe boating classes;

    + Delivering course materials;

    + Teaching boating courses as assigned or on-call; and

    + Assisting with public outreach events, as needed.

    Selection Plan

    1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.

    2. Ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

    3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error).

    4. For questions about the position, please contact Gwendolynn Flynn at [email protected].

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    Ability to follow instructions.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    BOATING CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

    + Knowledge of and experience in boating

    + Experience communicating to the public on the phone, email or in person

    + Experience with organizational prioritization and time-management

    + Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

    + Willingness to teach safe boating courses in-person and virtually

    + Candidates must be a Connecticut DEEP Certified Boating Instructor (or willing to obtain this certification within the first month of employment) with a willingness to expand our safe boating classes throughout Connecticut while ensuring students receive a quality safe boating education class.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.

    + Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:

    + Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.

    + Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.

    + College training in a specific field.

    + Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.

    + Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.

    + Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.

     

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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