Become a volunteer with us!
(Click here to register ^)
Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
We have filled all of our spots for alpine & snowboard coaches for this season. Please email us if you would like to be added to our list for next year or to attend a Shadow Day in January or February. Shadow Days give you an opportunity to 'shadow' a lesson or two on a weekend day and gives you a good overview of our program.
We are still recruiting for Nordic Skiing Coaches and for our Spring Sport offerings. Email us at summitadaptivesports@gmail.com
Becoming a volunteer coach is a wonderful opportunity to meet great people, experience exciting challenges, improve your skiing/riding skill, contribute to our community, and have fun!
By working together, we all help to create a fun learning environment that allows our athletes to excel. SUMMIT ADAPTIVE SPORTS will do its best to equip its volunteer coaches with the skills and knowledge necessary for our athletes to have a very rewarding experience. In return, we ask volunteers to take their commitment to SUMMIT ADAPTIVE SPORTS, and the athletes, very seriously.
Although volunteers do not receive monetary compensation, you do receive many benefits including season’s passes, lift tickets, and discounts (based on the number of hours you volunteer).
Requirements
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Be prepared to love this job!
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Be at least an intermediate skier or rider, or both!
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Attend Kick-Off for 2022-23 Season, Mid Fall 2022
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Commit to mandatory Training held October through December including:
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Indoor Training - in person and via zoom on many topics related to snow sports, working with individuals with disabilities, the adaptive equipment we use personal skiing and riding skills, and more. Approximately 10 hours for new volunteers.
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On Snow Clinics - we are on snow as soon as possible covering above topics and practicing with equipment.
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Safesport Training (an online module on keeping a safe environment for all)
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Commit to coaching 2 lessons each week January through mid-March, approximately 10 weeks. (Exact dates depend upon opening and closing of the season at the mountain.)
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Lessons are private or small groups, with 1-2 coaches depending on the participants abilities.
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Each lessons is scheduled for 2.5 hours.
Get Started
Step 1
Complete a Volunteer Registration Application
Step 2
Once application is received we will send you information and links to complete:
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SafeSport (online)
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Ski Sundown Pass Application & Background Check (paper)
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Waivers for Summit Adaptive Sports and Ski Sundown (online)
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Early Fall 2022 you will receive the in-person/online training schedule
A few notes
Helmets are required for all our coaches and participants while on the mountain. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to coach participants but we have other opportunities for those interested in getting involved before they turn 16.
Have Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for Volunteers page or email us at summitadaptivesports@gmail.com.