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Newport Sea Base Counselor In Training (CIT) - Volunteer Position

Boy Scouts of America - Orange County Council
Irving, TX, USA
Full-time
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This is a volunteer opportunity is at Newport Sea Base.

Newport Sea Base is located at 1931 W. Coast Hwy. Newport Beach CA 92663

Looking for a volunteer position that you'll LOVE?

  • Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference?
  • Want a role that gives you the versatility to teach outdoors, on the water, and in the classroom?
  • Do you have the enthusiasm, work ethic, and presentation confidence to inspire youth ages 5-17? If YES, then this may be the volunteer position for you!

Overview Of the Position

CIT's assist in implementing programs in conjunction with the instructors. Responsible for providing customer service, class / activity assistance, and classroom management.

Adhere to Newport Sea Base health and safety standards. Needs to be enthusiastic, patient, helpful, and comfortable with public speaking and engaging youth.

Must adhere to National BSA aquatics policies, all state and local boating safety laws, and environmental regulations. Must be able to swim.

You must be at least 14 years old, be certified in CPR and First Aid, and attain your CA Boater's Card (if working on the water) upon being hired.

Directly reports to Lead Instructors and Program Director.

Primary Responsibilities / Duties

  • Must be available at least 6 weeks of summer camp, preferably full day commitments. Summer Training week is required.
  • Participate in mandatory summer staff training week.
  • Assists instructors with teaching classes.
  • Helps with keeping children attentive, engaged, and respectful.
  • Ensures youth are safe and supervised at all times.
  • Communicates thoroughly and effectively with other program staff and lead instructors.
  • Be a positive role model and mentor to youth participants.
  • Enforce appropriate student-discipline procedures.
  • Teach youth how to use equipment and materials safely.
  • Assist in taking roll of students on provided rosters.
  • Keep children in close proximity and be aware of their whereabouts at all times.
  • Report program / equipment shortcomings or problems to supervisor immediately.
  • Arrive 15 minutes before class begins to ensure class materials, photocopies and classroom is prepared.
  • Ensure proper set-up, usage, and clean-up of the facility, equipment, classrooms, and docks.
  • In partnership with lead instructors, be responsible for program supply inventory, request supplies with proper lead time for ordering, and manage expenses to stay within budget.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Summer Camp Dates & Hours :

June 10-August 16; Monday through Friday Varies, maximum-40 hrs. per week.

Mandatory Summer Training :

Track A - June 3-7 (8a-4p)

Track B (only if still in school during Track A) May 28 (3 : 30p-6 : 30p), May 30 (3 : 30p-6 : 30p; Sailing only)

CPR First Aid Training - June 1 (9am-3 : 30pm) *Only take if you need to certify or if your cert expires anytime in 2024.

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