Job Description

Part Time Surf Program Leader (SPL) Position 

Organization Background 
We are a fiscally sponsored non-profit organization that works to build a diverse, environmentally reverent, and joyful women’s surf culture by increasing access to surfing, cultivating community, amplifying the voices of women of color surfers, and taking care of the earth. Since beginning our programs in 2014, we have built a vibrant community of dedicated l surfers and allies. Our presence is felt on Northern California beaches from Half Moon Bay to Bolinas, and the surf culture that we have created locally has been amplified via social media across the country.

We are led by a staff and volunteer base that is over 90% women and girls of color, and have a robust volunteer development program for both adult women and youth. Together, we work on building the capacity in our communities to surf, access the ocean, share surfing with others, and advocate for coastal access and conservation. We offer a variety of beach-based programs for female-identified and non- binary folks ages 9-99, and a youth Summer Camp that focuses on both surfing and ocean education. Programs in the water are complemented by programs on land, open to the whole community. These include community celebrations, film screenings, environmental cleanups, and civic engagement events around environmental justice and ocean conservation. Since the start of our community programs in 2014, over 450 female-identified and non- binary folks have participated in and/or hosted our programs.

In all of our programs, we strive to embody our 6 core values: Play, Community, Girls’/Women’s empowerment, Care for the Earth, Arts and Expression, and Gratitude.

Position Overview 
We have grown quickly, with increased demand for our programming and more opportunities to amplify the voices of our community. We are excited to add the new position of Surf Program Lead (SPL) will play multiple roles in surf program delivery, with opportunities to grow to a fuller part time position over time as these areas of BGS programming expand. The Surf Program Lead will be supervised by the Program Operations and Outreach Manager. A priority for this position is a willingness to stay with the organization for a minimum of 2 years and the ability to expand hours over time.

This is a non-exempt part-time position of at least 8 hours a month, and up to 40 hours a week total at season peaks (i.e. summer camp). We are committed to a work culture where we can lead healthy and well-balanced lives, and remain connected to the joy that underlies our mission. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment, work ethic, and personal accountability to our mission. We have a strong preference for candidates based in Oakland, where we and most of our community are based. Women of color and/or and those identifying as LGBTQI are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

NOTE: If you have an interest and/or experience with communications, marketing, PR and/or social media there is opportunity to to increase this position to a full-time position. Please mention this in your cover letter if you are interested.

Job Responsibilities 
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Spring Season: (March to Early June) 

• Complete Lead Surf Instructor training and logistics support role for BGS programs, approximately 40 hrs of training.
• Act as Lead Surf Instructor for 3-4 spring programs.
• Being on call as a backup for 6-12 Program Days during the Spring. Most programs take place on Saturdays, Sundays, with occasional Wednesday evenings in March- Early June

Fall Season: (September to Early December) 

• Act as a Lead Surf Instructor for approximately 6-10 fall programs, pending COVID safety and community health. 
• Serve on call as a backup for 6-15 Program Days during the fall, pending COVID safety and community health. 
• Contribute to curriculum development/refinement for BGS Creek to Bay Day and take lead for preparation of curriculum materials and supplies.
• Support program delivery for BGS Creek to Bay Day event.

Qualifications 
Required: 

• Possess a valid CA drivers license and own or have access to an insured, registered vehicle.
• 3 years of surf experience (or the equivalent of surfing once a week for 3 years) in a variety of conditions, and at least the equivalent of 2 years surfing once a week in NorCal or similar conditions (rough, cold, exposed beach breaks). Comfort surfing and paddling in waves of up to

6ft in height.

• Ability to assess the safety of surf conditions for students of varying abilities and make judgment calls around ocean safety.
• Lifeguard and/ or Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, CPR certification and First Aid
• Expertise and experience in outdoor education with BIPOC communities. (min 3 years lead program delivery experience)
• Excellent skills in developing culturally responsive outdoor/environmental curriculum to serve BIQPOC Youth and Adults.
• In depth knowledge of barriers facing BIPOC and female-identified and nonbinary folks to feel safe, seen, and included in outdoors.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed program delivery techniques and practices.
• Experience working with youth (min. 3 years) and strong knowledge of youth development principles.
• Strong beginner surf instruction and coaching skills, or willingness to learn
• Knowledge and deep understanding of power and privilege around race, including within communities of color.

• Able to lift objects up to 40 lbs, walk up to 1.5 miles, and stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Language skills in relevant languages for our community: Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Khmer, Mandarin or Cantonese.
• Skills and interests in music, arts and/or mindfulness instruction.
• Skills in other areas of BGS program delivery (i.e. advocacy, communications, project/program management etc. that could lead to opportunities for growth in other program areas alongside surf programs).

Compensation and Benefits 

• This position is paid hourly at $20.00-$22.00/hr.
• Staff benefits also include ProDeal and corporate partner discounts.
• SPL will receive a small stipend for being on-call if not called into program.
• SPL will receive 50% hourly compensation for the six training sessions (approximately 40 hrs) in March and April, and the remaining 50% will be paid as a lump sum at the end of the Spring season (mid June).

Expected Work Environment 

• This is a part-time job which will require 8-40 hours per month, and up to 40 hours a week at season peaks. Most programs take place on Saturdays, Sundays (8-9 hr work days), with occasional Wednesday evenings (4-5 hour work day) in March-Early June.
• SPL will be expected to attend 6 training sessions in March/Early April. Most training sessions will take place on Saturdays, Sundays, with occasional Wednesday evenings and weekday evenings in March and April.
• Must be available for at least 1 hour during the co-working weekly schedule between 9am and 5pm following a program completion to meet with the program team for a program debrief.
• For Programs when SPL is expected to be on-call, SPL must be notified by 7:00am on the morning of the program.

How to Apply 
Submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME by Friday, January 15, 2021. Please note, resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Please click the apply online link below for full details. 

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