Career Opportunities
GREAT SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
New York Athletic Club Job Fair
Travers Island
Saturday, March 10th, 24th and April 14th
11am - 3pm
Currently hiring for the following seasonal positions:
Restaurant Captains
Banquet Supervisors
Wait staff/busser
Hostess
Bar Supervisor
Bartenders & Bar Backs
Cabana Supervisors & Cabana attendants
Certified Lifeguards- must be 16 and over
Launch Operators- must have USCG License
Snack Bar Supervisors
Snack bar attendants (Pool, Tennis) must be 18 and over
Cooks (A la Carte, Banquet, Prep)
A.M. & P.M. Kitchen Stewards
Sport Shop Attendant
Bldg & Ground Maintenance
31 Shore Road, Pelham Manor, NY 10803
New York Athletic Club- Travers Island
Athletic Department Internship
Three months minimum
The Athletic Department Staff Intern will assist the Athletic Department in working with the Athletic Chairmen regarding their budgets, travel arrangements and the planning of events. Interns will also work with the Athletic Department to manage and enhance athletic events held at the New York Athletic Club during his/her tenure.
Duties:
* Assist Athletic Chairmen with budgets, travel arrangements and planning of events
* Serve as a staff member of the Travers Island Day Camp when needed
* Assist with the organization and enhancement of Athletic events at the NYAC
* Review the Athletic Department's operating procedures including budgets, fitness/gym manual and computer competency
* Work with current staff to develop new filing systems
Qualifications:
* A basic understanding of amateur athletics and facilities operation
* Willingness to work a flexible schedule when needed (some Saturdays and Sundays)
* Computer experience
* Well developed organizational and communication skills
* Must have excellent inter-personal skills
Benefits:
* Experience with elite athletes and amateur athletics
* Involvement in the operation of the private Club business
* Opportunity to contribute to the improvement of the Athletic Department
* Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of internship.
Human Resources Internship
Three months minimum
The Human Resources Intern will assist the HR Department to ensure that all employee matters, compliance issues and daily assignments are met and maintained.
Duties:
* Assist with activities involving current employees, recruitment and employee placement.
* Work on compliance issues, such as I-9 requirements.
* Handle incoming phone calls, answer questions, and direct calls to appropriate staff
* Filing and implementing new filing system
* Possible implementing of a new HRIS program
* Posting jobs, ensure bulletin boards are updated
* Work on special projects
Qualifications:
* Basic understanding of Human Resources
* Computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
* Well developed organizational and communication skills
* Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Benefits:
* Excellent hands-on experience working with Human Resources staff
* Involvement in the operation of the private club industry
* Opportunity to contribute to the improvement of the HR Department
* Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of internship.
Catering Intern
Unpaid internship in the Catering Sales Office to assist with administrative duties related to the Catering Sales Department. Work with members and guests to facilitate the coordination and planning of private events at the New York Athletic Club.
Duties:
* Maintain office supply inventory, files, distribute weekly pay checks, answer phone calls
* Coordinate the needs of members and guests who are planning events
* Develop food and beverage menus, room set-ups, audio-visual needs, etc
* Handle deposits, billing and develop Banquet Event Orders for distribution within the Club
Pastry Intern
Prepare baked goods for the New York Athletic Club's dining areas and guest rooms
Duties:
* Ability to work all stations and perform all food preparation tasks in the pastry kitchen.
* Prepare from scratch: batter, dough, pastry and ready to eat products to exact specifications using automated and manual equipment.
* Prepare food products to exact specifications using various pieces of kitchen equipment.
* Main work station in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance to Club, local and state policies and codes.
* Prepare work stations by transporting supplies, food items, equipment or other items necessary for the performance of the functions of the job.
Housekeeping Internship
3 months minimum
The Housekeeping Department Staff Intern will assist the Supervisors in their daily responsibilities, as it pertains to the maintenance of the Club's guest rooms and public areas. Interns will also be assigned to projects on an as needed basis.
Duties:
* Control and inventory of all linens
* Inventory of storeroom, preparing orders and monitoring housekeeping supplies
* Purchasing function of the Housekeeping Department
* Monitoring maintenance activities
* Involvement in daily housekeeping operations
* Handle and resolve complaints, of employees and members
* Training employees
* Ensure compliance of safety rules/regulations
* Inspection of guest rooms
* Inspection of public areas
* Project assignments
* Monitoring and controlling lost and found
* Maintaining VIP and Showrooms according to standard operating procedures
Benefits:
* Excellent hands-on learning experience
* Involvement in the operation of the private club industry
* Opportunity to play an important part in the improvement of the Housekeeping Department
* Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship
Fitness Professional Internship
Requirements:
* Working towards a degrees in Exercise Science or related field
* Working towards becoming if not already a Certified Personal Trainer (national accredited organization)
* Current CPR/AED certification
* Basic Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
* Strong Interpersonal/Communication Skills
Responsibilities:
* Maintain a clean/professional appearance
* Perform fitness assessments ans orientations
* Assist members as appropriate
* Supervise and move around the gym floor during your floor hours
* Respond to medical emergencies as appropriate
* Program design and implementation
* Limit computer use to slow, off-peak times in the fitness center
* Assist fitness manager in program development of fitness center
* Assist fitness manager in administrative tasks as appropriate
* Assist in development and implementation or marketing strategies/promotion of fitness center
* Light duty cleaning and organization of fitness center on a daily basis.
Fax resume and cover letter with salary history to Denise Lacen, Human Resources Specialist, (212) 767-7076 or e-mail to resumes@nyac.org.