Position:

Canoe Tour Assistant

Latest Info:

We have been doing a twilight tour with BBQ in conjunction with the Newport Sea Base one Saturday per month at the Newport Aquatic Center. We are now looking to start a separate NBNF twilight tour once per month starting May.

As Of:

April 1, 2008

Contact:

jerry@newportbay.org

Level:

Associate

Type:

Ongoing

Location:

Newport Aquatic Center

Days/Times:

Saturdays 4-6, spring thru fall

Qualifications Needed:

One-Day Associate Training

Training Given:

Assistants are required to first complete the One-Day Associate Training. They then tag along with experienced Canoe Tour Leaders to see how the tours are conducted. After two tours they are added to the roster as Assistants and are expected to act as sweeps with larger groups.

Reference Materials:

NBNF Associate Training Manual
NBNF Water Tours Manual

Job Description:

Canoe Tour Assistants assist with twilight tours at the Newport Aquatic Center. They assist Leaders to get participants equipped with life jackets and paddles, and act as sweeps. This mainly involves helping keep the group together and alerting the leader to any problems. Tours are mellow and low-key for leaders, assistants and participants. Don’t be concerned about not knowing the answers to questions. Just be enthusiastic about the Bay.

Job Expectations:

Assist with three tours from spring to fall.