Volunteers for Set up and pack down, which involves helping to unload and reload the boats off/on the trailers including equipment. Crew Marshaling. Boat loading. Car park attendants, who will also help throughout the day with tasks that arise.
Whether you are in Marshaling which involves notifying and welcoming teams to assemble in the area lined up within their team to wait to be directed to the boat loading area. Working with the boat loaders to ensure the teams are allocated to the correct boat.
Boat loading which involves supervising the crews in the area including securing the boats until the team is on board, 2 persons per boat, one on each side of the boat to steady it while the team loads and unloads, checking each team member is wearing a life jacket, helping each team to safely vacate the area promptly after each race to get ready for the next. Help with bailing water from the boats when necessary.
Parking attendant/s which involves supervising the vehicles are parked in the designated areas. On standby throughout the day as may be required to do coffee runs, liaising with the teams ensuring they have rubbish bags supplied to keep the environment clean and any other duties that arise.
Have suitable reliable transport. Confident to communicate with all age groups and to ask for help/guidance when necessary. A great team player that can have fun while being professional. Not afraid of water as you will be required to hold the boats while in the water. Quick dry clothing or a change of clothes on hand. Bring clothes suitable for all weather conditions. Appropriate footwear i.e. aqua shoes. A first aid certificate would be advantageous but not necessary as a medic will be on site. Please bring your own water bottle.
Set up for the regatta is from approximately 7:00am, this will be confirmed prior to the day. The day will wind up at approximately 4:00pm, then helping of reloading the boats and equipment back onto the trailers, clearing any rubbish, leaving the venue/location clean and tidy.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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