Summer Program Assistant – Squamish

Whistleradaptive; Squamish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Summer Program Assistant to support a variety of outdoor sports programs for individuals with disabilities. This role involves instructing activities like hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking while fostering an inclusive environment. As part of a dedicated team, you will help assess participants' needs, plan adaptive lessons, and contribute to the overall operation of summer programs. Join a mission-driven organization focused on breaking down barriers to sport and recreation, and make a meaningful impact in the community this summer!

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct individuals in group-based outdoor sport and recreation activities.
• Knowledge/experience in hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and adaptive sports.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches in assessing students and planning lessons.
• Lead or assist activities and maintain records of progress.

Skills

Outdoor sport instruction

Knowledge of adaptive sports

Communication skills

Fundraising skills

Education

Currently registered university or college student

Certification in CPR B and First Aid

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position: Squamish Summer Program Assistant to support the delivery of WAS summer programs and lessons.

Term: PotentialStart date June 1st, (can negotiate )2025. End date August 31st, 2025
Hours: 35hrs/week, schedule dependent on programming needs (may vary during initial two-week training period)
Wage: $22:00/hr

Whistler Adaptive Sports is committed to introducing individuals with a range of disabilities or neurodiversity to sport and recreation by breaking down the financial, physical, and social barriers that prevent full participation. We offer multiple different sports programs, between Pemberton, Whistler and Squamish.

Duties: The Squamish Summer Program Assistant plays an integral role in the summer operations of Whistler Adaptive Sports. In the summer, we offer hiking, mountain biking (2 & 3 wheel), paddle sports (canoeing, SUP and kayaking), yoga, and more to people with cognitive and physical disabilities and neurodiversity. The Summer Program staff will help our coaches assess students, determine adaptive equipment needs, set goals and plan lessons, lead or assist activities, document progress, maintain records, and assist our coaches to make recommendations for future programming. They will also assist with general administration, marketing, communications and fundraising as needed. This position will report to the Squamish Head Coach.

Location:

• Based in Squamish

Qualifications:

• Ability to instruct individuals in group-based outdoor sport and recreation activities.
• Knowledge/experience in a variety of activities including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, SUP, ability to swim, physical literacy and adaptive sports. A willingness to learn these sports is essential if no previous experience.
• Some knowledge of various physical disabilities and neurological diversities is an asset.
• Preference given to those who are currently certified in CPR B and First Aid (will include in training if not current)
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident between 15 and 30 years of age, as the position is funded through a Canada Summer Jobs grant.
• Preference to hire a currently registered university or college student with a priority given to those who have completed a minimum of a second year.