Summer program staff

Whistler Adaptive Sports Program; Whistler; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to making outdoor sports accessible to individuals with disabilities. As a Summer Program Assistant, you'll play a key role in delivering engaging programs like hiking, mountain biking, and paddle sports. This entry-level position is perfect for those who are passionate about sports and eager to learn. You'll work closely with experienced coaches, helping to assess participants' needs and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the sports and recreation industry while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering summer programs and lessons for adaptive sports.
• Help assess students and determine adaptive equipment needs.

Skills

Outdoor Sport Instruction

Hiking

Mountain Biking

Canoeing

Kayaking

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

Physical Literacy

Adaptive Sports

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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

Responsibilities

The Whistler 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 in making recommendations for future programming. They will also assist with general administration, marketing, communications, and fundraising as needed. This position reports to the Whistler Head Coach.

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 exists in some of them.

· Some knowledge of various physical disabilities and neurological diversities is an asset.

· Preference given to those currently certified in CPR and First Aid (training will be provided if not current).

· Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident between ages 15 and 30, as the position is funded through a Canada Summer Jobs grant.

· Class 5 driving license.

Additional Information

· Seniority level: Entry level

· Employment type: Temporary

· Industry: Sports and Recreation Instruction