Adaptive Sports Instructor — Winter Seasonal

Mountain Club; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

403b retirement plan

Job summary

NSCD in Colorado is seeking a Program Instructor to teach adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation to individuals with disabilities. You will lead winter activities, assess participants, and tailor lessons to ability levels, collaborating with a supportive team.

The role requires safety-minded instruction, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusivity, with seasonal hours and potential weekend/evening work as programming demands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. A College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Special Education, or related field is a plus.
• Minimum Level 7 skiing ability required.
• Minimum one-year experience teaching skiing or snowboarding preferred.
• Current PSIA/AASI Certification in any of the following areas preferred: Alpine, Adaptive (DD, Blind, 3 Track, 4 Track, Mono ski, or bi ski), Snowboard, Nordic.
• One-year experience in adaptive sports instruction preferred.
• One-year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing and report development.
• Ability to implement agency vision, mission, values, and strategic plan.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to assess and change priorities based upon agency needs.
• Strategic thinker who communicates professionally and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, donors, prospects, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain consistent exercise of discretion and confidentiality in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and exercise personal judgment in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of humor and integrity.
• Superior skills to organize, plan, and execute the full scope of required programs.
• Knowledge of disabilities and of adaptive recreation and equipment is desirable.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and meet background check criteria.

Responsibilities

• Instructs individuals with disabilities in alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski biking, Nordic skiing, as well as other winter activities.
• Performs student assessments and plans lessons according to adaptive sports and recreation concepts.
• Selects appropriate teaching system and equipment and sets goals and plans lessons according to adaptive recreation concepts.
• Instructs individual or group lessons using appropriate teaching progressions and exercises.
• Documents student progress, maintains accurate records and makes recommendations for future lessons.
• Assists with coordination and operation of weekly programs.
• Supports multi-day camps.
• Attends all required NSCD training sessions and meets standards to pass training.
• Assists with NSCD volunteer and special events.
• Creates and maintains a friendly, congenial and helpful attitude with guests and other employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adaptability to learn new software

Job description

NSCD in Colorado is seeking a Program Instructor to teach adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation to individuals with disabilities. You will lead winter activities, assess participants, and tailor lessons to ability levels, collaborating with a supportive team.

The role requires safety-minded instruction, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusivity, with seasonal hours and potential weekend/evening work as programming demands.