Leadership Boardwalk was created to develop, inform, and inspire current and future Santa Cruz Seaside Company leaders through a comprehensive program that:
- Explores the rich history of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
- Examines the purpose and function of individual departments and workgroups.
- Creates a strong sense of teamwork among the participants.
- Provides hands-on learning and leadership development opportunities.
Program Goals
- Broaden the perspective of participants and deepen their understanding of the Santa Cruz Seaside Company and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
- Develop current and future leaders by helping them develop new skills, grow their careers, and expand their knowledge base.
- Strengthen interpersonal relationships among program participants.
Curriculum & Schedule
Attendance and full participation in Leadership Boardwalk sessions are required except due to vacation, illness, or emergency. The dates for LBW Class 7 sessions are set through the end of 2025. Class 7 session dates occurring in 2026 will be finalized after Labor Day.
| Session | Month | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Wednesday, September 24 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk History & Leadership |
| Session 2 | Thursday, October 16 | Boardwalk Operations |
| Session 3 | Thursday, October 30 | Marketing Day |
| Session 4 | December 10 and 11 | 2-day Leadership Development Challenge |
| Session 5 | January 2026 | Technical Services |
| Session 6 | February 2026 | Human Resources Day |
| Session 7 | March 2026 | Maintenance |
| Session 8 | March 2026 | Hodgepodge Day |
| Session 9 | April 2026 | Security |
| Session 10 | May 2026 | Off-Site Park or Attraction Visit |
| Session 11 | Thursday, June 11 | Leadership Identity and Graduation Luncheon |
*Schedule for 2025-2026 subject to change.
Program Details
- Modeled after Leadership Santa Cruz County, Leadership Boardwalk is a 10-month program that runs from September to June.
- Leadership Boardwalk is open to Santa Cruz Seaside Company directors, supervisors, managers and assistant managers. If you are interested in participating and your title does not fit this description please contact Kris Reyes to discuss.
- All interested participants must apply to attend Leadership Boardwalk.
- Approximately 15 people are selected for each year.
- Individual sessions typically last a full workday.
- Sessions may include site visits to the featured department.
- The site visit in May is a field trip to another attraction or amusement park.
For more information please contact Kris Reyes at [email protected].
