Ski Spectacular Adaptive Lessons Instructor Application
The Hartford Ski Spectacular strengthens and expands adaptive snow sports programs in communities throughout the U.S. and helps identify and train youth, wounded warriors, and others with disabilities who strive to be winter Paralympians. Sports make us more. Thank you for your support and interest sharing the power of #SkiSpec.
This application is for both Lead and Assist (second) Instructors. Lead Instructors are typically those with higher level certifications and experience. Move United will prioritize availability, the highest level of certification, years of experience, availability, and versatility in type of instruction able to be provided, when selecting applicants and determining who will be Lead vs Assist (second) Instructors.
Up to 50* lead instructor and 15* assist (second) instructor spots available
*Capacity number may change. Capacity of program limits number of volunteer opportunities available; volunteers are scheduled in a way that ensures a safe, valuable and rewarding experience for all.
Application Timeline:
- The application will be open for 2-weeks, opening on June 15th, closing on July 29th.
- Successfully submitted applications will automatically receive a confirmation email. Instructors will be notified of their status by late August, 2024.
Requirements:
- Adaptive Alpine Ski Instructors: PSIA Adaptive Alpine Level I or higher (renewed for the 2024/25 season)
- Adaptive Snowboard Instructors: AASI Adaptive Snowboard Level I or higher (renewed for the 2024/25 season)
- Move United reserves the right to verify credentials and years of experience of nominated instructors
- Approved instructors will need to complete a background screen and SafeSport training (instructions provided following approval)
- Lead Instructor Requirements:
- Must volunteer for the full week of December 9-13, 2024 (arriving on Sunday 12/8 between 11am and 2pm MST, departing on Saturday 12/14 after 11am MST)
- Assist (second) Instructor Requirements:
- Are required to volunteer at least 2 consecutive days, or 3 total days during the event (not required to volunteer the full week)
- Responsible for coordinating their own travel logistics, hotel and transportation accommodations, and meals
- Move United will prioritize the availability, highest level of certification, years of experience, availability, and versatility in type of instruction able to be provided, when selecting applicants and determining Lead vs Assist Instructors
Benefits:
- PSIA/AASI CEUs available for teaching (pending PSIA/AASI approval)
- Event registration and goody bag
- Lead Instructor Benefits:
- Access to Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy (SSIA) sessions, free of charge, when not assigned to lessons
- Lodging in the town of Breckenridge (off-site) from 12/08/24 to 12/14/24. You will be assigned a roommate at the discretion of Move United.
- Ground transportation to and from Denver International Airport on Sunday, 12/08/24 and Saturday, 12/14/24
- Meals, in addition to a free soup lunch Monday-Friday (available by the equipment truck)
- Lift tickets, if needed, each day regardless of being assigned a lesson
- One opening (12/09/24) and closing (12/13/24) banquet ticket
- Assist (second) Benefits:
- Access to Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy (SSIA) sessions, free of charge, when not assigned to lessons (on days committed to the Lean to Ski and Snowboard program)
- Free soup lunch Monday-Friday (available by the equipment truck)
- Lift tickets, if needed, on days committed to the Learn to Ski and Snowboard program, regardless of being assigned a lesson
- And more to be announced!
Thank you to all that submitted applications to be Adaptive Instructors at The Hartford Ski Spectacular. The application is now closed. We are currently reviewing applicants and will send out notifications by late August.