ATHLETE & VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

In-Water Positions:

Surf Instructor:

Must be an excellent surfer. Ideally have previous experience surfing with athletes who have unique needs or disabilities but all Surf Instructors must be pre-approved by our Surf Therapy Team leader. If you have not been a Surf Instructor for A Walk On Water before, our Surf Therapy Team leader will be in touch prior to the event to go over further details.

Water Safety:

Water Safety is an in-water position, where you can expect to be in the surf for multiple hours of the event (approximately 3-4 hours.) This position requires you to be an excellent swimmer with high endurance. Your responsibility is to assist surf instructors and athletes after exiting the wave, and provide a safe environment in the water. You are expected to be capable of treading water for a sustained period, swimming quickly, lifting and carrying a person, and capable of lifting an adult athlete back up onto a surfboard while in the water. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, with ocean lifeguard, junior lifeguard, surf camp experience, or cleared by our head of Water Safety prior to the event. If interested please sign up and we will contact you. Wetsuits, booties, and fins are required. AWOW has fins available if you do not have your own.

Beach Safety:

Beach Safety is a waist deep in-water position responsible for helping the surf instructors and the athletes get safely in and out of the water. Applicants should be comfortable carrying athletes and surfboards in and out of the water. Wetsuits and booties recommended. Applicants should be at least 16 years or older.

Beach Positions – Non-Water

Registration:

Registration greets and checks in all volunteers and athletes, ensuring proper paperwork is on file. Directs volunteers and athletes to team leads and assigned chaperones.

Wetsuits:

Wetsuit tent volunteers assist athletes in and out of wetsuits, life jackets and prepare them for surfing.

Athlete Chaperones:

Athlete Chaperones act as a liaison for families and athletes when not surfing. They manage the handoff from the wetsuit tent to the beach and then on to their designated surf instructor. They also interact with the families and athletes that are in queue to surf next.

Beach Operations:

Beach Operations helps with the set-up and tear-down of all equipment. During the event also assists as needed with the following:

• Family Greeters:
  Family Greeters are the first point of contact for participants arriving at an event. They will assist our families upon arrival by helping to carry their gear and provide an overview of what to expect during their day.
• Food & Beverage:
  Food and Beverage volunteers ensure our crew is well fed and hydrated throughout the day. Assist with serving coffee, food, and snacks throughout the event, while keeping the lunch tent maintained and clean.

Vision:

Our Vision Team is composed of some of the best photographers and videographers around. They capture all the amazing moments throughout the event both on the beach and in the water.

Art:

Our athletes enjoy so much more than just surfing! We welcome accomplished artists or just art enthusiasts to either man the tent or lead projects of their own. Want to make something specific – reach out to us! We will provide the supplies while you provide the fun!

Music:

We provide the speaker – you provide the tunes (either live or recorded) and rock out with the athletes! A select number of instruments will be provided as well, but feel free to bring more.