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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boat Rigger in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Boat Rigger
Job Number: 24161
Functional Area: Facilities
Department: DAPER Facilities
School Area: Dean for Student Life
Employment Type: Part-Time
Employment Category: Non-Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule: 21 hrs/wk. - see description for schedule
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Job Description
BOAT RIGGER, Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER) (part-time, 21 hrs/wk.), to provide intercollegiate rowing coaches with the high-caliber services necessary for the daily operations associated with maintaining a highly competitive rowing team and fully functional sculling program. Will be responsible for repairing and maintaining fleet of rowing shells; repairing and maintaining coaching launches and outboard motors; maintaining rowing machines and other training equipment and driving shell trailer to away contests; and performing other general carpentry duties as needed. A full description is available at https://studentlife.mit.edu/content/dsl-open-positions.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: high school diploma or its equivalent; five years’ boatwright experience or five years’ experience in boat repair and rowing experience; knowledge of carbon fiber hull repair and shell rigging; effective communication skills and ability to work closely with personnel affiliated with boathouse facility and athletic department administrators; ability to prioritize multiple tasks; willingness to perform various duties related to carpentry and mechanical repair; and a current driver’s license. Rowing experience is not required but thorough knowledge of rowing is a must. PREFERRED: Knowledge of welding. Job #24161 Hourly rate: $48.60 MIT school year schedule: Monday, 3:00 - 8:00 P.M.; Tuesday - Friday, 3:30 - 7:30 P.M. Summer schedule: Monday, 6:30 -11:30 A.M.; Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 - 10:30 A.M. Flexibility with regard to the work schedule, including overnight travel, is also required. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check. 6/26/24