Winter Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Instructor
Website Adaptive Sports Center
Join the ASC and make a big impact!
“My time at ASC was very empowering. I had been feeling very burnt out of being disabled and ASC helped me reconnect with myself and alleviate some of the frustration I feel at my body/disability. I learned that the environment makes a huge difference in my perception of my disability: both the social environment and the physical environment. I am naturally both adventurous and anxious, and mountain biking helped me push my body and explore its limits in a safe way. Outside of the outdoor adventures, the group bonding at the dinners helped me learn from others who have been injured longer and challenged my perspectives on navigating life with disability. Altogether, the week taught reinvigorated my confidence and empowerment as a wheelchair user and gave me great connections.” – ASC Participant
Winter Adaptive Instructor Description
The ASC is seeking qualified adaptive instructors to facilitate exceptional adaptive sport and recreation activities. Experience in recreational therapy, outdoor education, or other related human service fields is preferred. The winter program includes, but is not limited to, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and cross country skiing. The summer program includes, but is not limited to rock climbing, flatwater activities, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and camping. Instructors seek innovative methods and teaching techniques that facilitate a therapeutic experience for each participant.
ASC instructors are professional outdoor leaders that exude confidence and work to provide outstanding guest-service. The instructors’ interactions with the participant(s) strongly defines the participant(s) experience and instructors are key facilitators in the program’s mission. Instructors must be able to use creative problem-solving to ensure safety, comfort and appropriate progression toward participant goals. Instructors should be able to apply theory and concepts to a wide range of activities and populations. Flexibility and teamwork are paramount to working at the ASC. Instructors should be adept at working either independently or in a group setting. Our instructors are enthusiastic, genuine and well-organized, and use both social and technical outdoor skills to facilitate a successful lesson. ASC instructors should be able to view their role as an educator, facilitator and guide who works to profoundly influence participant lives through empowerment and self-efficacy.
ASC staff values: Collaboration, empowerment, excellence, fun, innovation
Pay ranges: $23-$33/hour based on experience.
Benefits for 5 day a week seasonal staff include:
Season pass
Certification and membership dues
Paid in-house training
Paid sick leave
On mountain locker
Access to industry pricing/pro forms
Exam reimbursement
Complimentary accident insurance
Mental health visits
Paid wellness day
Monthly stipend (Full Season/5 day per week Staff)
401(k) match
Professional development scholarship opportunities
The Adaptive Sports Center is an inclusive organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For questions, please contact Chris Read at cread@adaptivesports.org or Elizabeth Philbin at elizabeth@adaptivesports.org.
To apply for this job please visit www.adaptivesports.org.
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