The Waterfront Program ultimately exists to support the mission of the H. E. Butt Foundation, which is:
We hope to do this by supporting Canyon programs by providing a safe, memorable, and transformative experience.
The Waterfront Program operates a variety of waterfronts and elements. Because of the diversity of the waterfronts and programs, protocol may differ slightly between sites. To read more about the staffing requirements for each site, download the full manual below.
The safety procedures below should be followed in the operation of any Foundation waterfront during programming. For the full list, please download the manual below.
The Foundation Waterfront Program is run by a team of staff and contractors who work together to ensure that the participants have the highest quality experience. Below is a list of the different members of the Waterfront Program team. Download the manual for a complete list of roles and responsibilities.
Sr. Director of Outdoor School will oversee aspects of the Foundation Waterfront Program.
Waterfront Directors (Outdoor School Interns) will oversee and assist in the daily operation of the Waterfront Program.
Waterfront Lifeguard is a certified position responsible for the safe operation of any waterfront in the Canyon.
Waterfront Helpers are responsible for supervising participants who remain out of the water as well as supplemental equipment when in use (i.e., zip-lines, water toys, slides, or watercraft).
To ensure the highest level of risk management for our guests, all Waterfront staff must go through a rigorous training and evaluation process before they may participate as a staff member in a waterfront activity.
Read more about certification requirements in the full Waterfront manual we’ll use in training.
Waterfront Program staff are important not only for the success of the Waterfront Program, but for the safety of all Canyon guests. The waterfront experience hinges around staff who know what they’re doing and are trained for all waterfront activities.
Read more about procedures and guidelines in the full manual.
Download the full Waterfront manual for more on the following:
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) — This flow chart guides staff through emergency procedures.
Definitions — This is a list of the terms used in this manual and the specific way that the terms are used.
Equipment Needed by Site — This is an inventory of what equipment is needed to operate each Waterfront element. The inventory list is sub-divided by where the equipment is stored.
Incident Report Form — This is a form to fill out after responding to an accident.
