Posting Date: Sept 24, 2019
Organization: Whistler Adaptive Sports Program
Term: November to April 30, 2020
Pay: Volunteer
Why you’ll love working in Whistler Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program:
• A Whistler/Blackcomb seasons pass (full time volunteer only – 23 day commitment).
• The opportunity to do a volunteer job that makes a difference and brings happiness to other people’s lives.
• The discounts provided by Whistler/Blackcomb for all their volunteers.
• Opportunity to attend adaptive skiing training courses throughout the season in Whistler.
• Discounted CSIA and CASI course prices
• Great experience on your resume.
• Working with a great group of people.
Position Status: Adaptive Skiing/Snowboarding Instructor Volunteer– Full Time (20 days on the hill plus 3 training days)
What you will be doing:
• To continually strive to exceed our Guest’s expectations and to create memories for guests and staff as the best mountain experience again and again
• The volunteers are to provide a safe and fun learning environment for all of our students.
• Volunteers assist in the instruction of skiers and snow boarders under the direction of the more experienced instructors.
• Volunteers are expected to be there to greet their student, help assist in fitting them in the appropriate equipment, assist them up the mountain and assist the instructor as required during the scheduled lesson. This includes being with the student over lunchtime.
• Volunteers are expected to be on duty from 8.30am – 4.00pm.
• Should a student cancel or is a ‘no-show’, volunteers are still expected to undertake volunteer duties which might include instructor/guide skills training or as requested by the Program Supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrate our core values around Striving to be the Best, Safety First and We Care
• Must be a strong intermediate to advanced skier. Additional snowboarding skills an asset.
• Confident, fun, adaptable and willing to work hard
• A general interest in the well-being of people with disabilities
• An understanding of the importance of recreation for improving people’s quality of life
• Must be physically fit
• CSIA and CASI qualifications are an advantage but not essential – we highly encourage our volunteers to work through their CSIA/CASI levels
• New volunteers must take the Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) Level 1 course, to become an adaptive instructor. Cost is $118 for the course registration/manual, BC Adaptive Snowsports annual membership, Whistler Adaptive annual membership and includes daily lift pass if required, and adaptive skiing teaching instruction.
• Must have a Criminal Record Check
Training: All volunteers are required to have CADS (Canadian Adaptive Snowsports) Level 1. This 3-day course is delivered at Whistler-Blackcomb.
As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must obtain a satisfactory criminal record check prior to beginning employment. Must be a Canadian Resident or hold a valid Work Permit.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by email to Pete Lee pjlee@whistleradaptive.com
Wages: Volunteer
