ASPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WORKING WITH IKAIKA WATERMANS ACADEMY: This program provides opportunities for youth and young adults to gain skills and confidence in positive leadership and teaching methods, teamwork, communication, and group organization while also gaining knowledge of ocean safety, skills & stewardship through hands-on water sport and leadership experience. Participants will receive coach leadership training within an enthusiastic and supportive team of fellow leaders during week-long Watermans Academy’s for the youth of Hawaii.
POSITION INFORMATION: There are multiple programs available designed for youth and young adults starting at 12 years old who love the ocean and want to facilitate future generations of keiki’s positive sustainable relationship with the water while having the opportunity to fulfill volunteer requirements, build your resume, gain internship experience and earn certifications, and monetary volunteer scholarships. We are also currently working with AmeriCorps looking at partnership opportunities to provide participants in this program additional educational scholarships. Our Leadership Program develops confident leaders through the ASPIRE PHILOSOPHY: ATTITUDE, SPORTSMANSHIP, PERSEVERANCE, INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT & ENJOYMENT!
ASPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Level 1 (Trainee Leaders) Shadow advanced leaders and acquire skills in consistent responsibility, group organization, positive leadership and communication by assisting Team Leaders in executing lesson plans throughout the week in a wide variety of activities. Participants in this program will get hands-on experience in water safety & survival techniques, craft handling and maintenance, and the ASPIRE Philosophy. Ages 12+
ASPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Level 2 (Assistant Leaders)Embark on a journey of positive leadership development, language and communication, and watermans skills through first-hand experience. As an assistant coach you’ll acquire skills in consistent responsibility, group organization & positive leadership by mentoring 2-4 kids each week to help facilitate their relationship with the ocean and watersport. Expand your own knowledge base and passion by having support and guidance from your Team Leaders & fellow coaches. Ages 14+
ASPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Level 3 (Team Leader) Ikaika’s Team Leaders are confident waterman who are eager to continue their personal growth in consistent responsibility, group organization & positive leadership and communication. As a Team Leader you will become an expert in a wide variety of watersport activities and be able to educate others in ocean safety, skills, and stewardship using the Ikaika Watermans Academy curriculum and ASPIRE Philosophy. Ages 16+
Limited spaces available! Priority for Ikaika members
APPLICATIONS OPEN : Ongoing opening for LOCAL & OVERSEAS applicants.
WINTER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
SPRING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
POSITION INFORMATION: There are multiple programs available designed for youth and young adults starting at 12 years old who love the ocean and want to facilitate future generations of keiki’s positive sustainable relationship with the water while having the opportunity to fulfill volunteer requirements, build your resume, gain internship experience and earn certifications, and monetary volunteer scholarships. We are also currently working with AmeriCorps looking at partnership opportunities to provide participants in this program additional educational scholarships. Our Leadership Program develops confident leaders through the ASPIRE PHILOSOPHY: ATTITUDE, SPORTSMANSHIP, PERSEVERANCE, INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT & ENJOYMENT!
ASPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Level 1 (Trainee Leaders) Shadow advanced leaders and acquire skills in consistent responsibility, group organization, positive leadership and communication by assisting Team Leaders in executing lesson plans throughout the week in a wide variety of activities. Participants in this program will get hands-on experience in water safety & survival techniques, craft handling and maintenance, and the ASPIRE Philosophy. Ages 12+
ASPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Level 2 (Assistant Leaders)Embark on a journey of positive leadership development, language and communication, and watermans skills through first-hand experience. As an assistant coach you’ll acquire skills in consistent responsibility, group organization & positive leadership by mentoring 2-4 kids each week to help facilitate their relationship with the ocean and watersport. Expand your own knowledge base and passion by having support and guidance from your Team Leaders & fellow coaches. Ages 14+
ASPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Level 3 (Team Leader) Ikaika’s Team Leaders are confident waterman who are eager to continue their personal growth in consistent responsibility, group organization & positive leadership and communication. As a Team Leader you will become an expert in a wide variety of watersport activities and be able to educate others in ocean safety, skills, and stewardship using the Ikaika Watermans Academy curriculum and ASPIRE Philosophy. Ages 16+
Limited spaces available! Priority for Ikaika members
APPLICATIONS OPEN : Ongoing opening for LOCAL & OVERSEAS applicants.
WINTER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
SPRING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
