Winter Internship

Colorado Psychiatric; Durango, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 5,000 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500/month stipend

PSIA/AASI exam fee compensation

Free Season Pass to Purgatory Resort

Pro deal access

Local business discounts

Access to ASA equipment

Job summary

The Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) in Durango offers winter internships that involve therapeutic recreation, outdoor adventure education, and working with individuals with disabilities. Interns assist in downhill skiing lessons with staff and volunteers and must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Paid internships include a 32 hr/week commitment with a $500/month stipend, PSIA/AASI exam fee compensation, and a season pass to Purgatory Resort.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Ability to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level
• Effective communication with staff, participants and volunteers
• Capable of leading adaptive lessons
• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs
• Current First Aid/CPR
• PSIA or AASI certification preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist in winter program planning, implementation and evaluations
• Lead clinics and conduct adaptive skiing/snowboarding sessions
• Perform equipment maintenance and assist with program operations
• Engage with staff and volunteers to support ASA missions
• Design internship agreement with Program Director and meet expectations
• Work indoors and outdoors, including extreme weather conditions

Skills

Skiing/snowboarding (intermediate)

First Aid/CPR

Communication with staff/participants

Independent work/creative thinking

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Leadership of adaptive lessons

PSIA or AASI certification (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree in progress or completed

Job description

The mission of the Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) is to provide outdoor sport and recreational experiences for people with disabilities. These activities are provided regardless of individual financial limitations and create a fun atmosphere for learning and enhanced self-esteem.

Position Overview:

The Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) offers seasonal internship opportunities. If interested in therapeutic recreation, group and individual outdoor adventure education, or working with individuals with disabilities, this organization will provide a unique environment to develop your skills. An ideal winter intern candidate will have experience in skiing and/or snowboarding. Interns will assist in providing downhill skiing lessons in conjunction with full time/seasonal staff and volunteers while supporting the Adaptive Sports Association’s mission and organizational goals. This position is offered in accordance to hours needed by the student. ASA offers both paid and unpaid internships.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Interns will be involved with all aspects of the winter program including program planning, implementation, evaluations, leading clinics, equipment maintenance, and other miscellaneous office duties and projects. Time will be spent both indoors and outdoors. Percentage of time in and out will depend on individual intern requirements. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Skills/Certifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent, college degree or in process of degree
• Ability to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, participants, and volunteers Capable of working independently and thinking creatively
• Ability/willingness to lead adaptive lessons
• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs
• Current First Aid/CPR
• PSIA or AASI certification preferred, but not required

Hours/Days of Work:

Each intern will work directly with the Program Director to design an internship agreement that outlines specific responsibilities and expectations of both the intern and the program staff at ASA. This will be completed and mutually agreed upon before the start of the internship. ASA meets the requirement to host a CTRS student. Paid internships require a minimum of 32 hrs/week. Unpaid internships require no minimum hours/week and are flexible based on student schedule.

Benefits:

Full Time Interns (32 hrs/week)

• $500/month stipend
• PSIA/AASI exam fee compensation
• Free Season Pass to Purgatory Resort
• Pro deal access
• Local business discounts
• Access to ASA equipment

Part Time Interns (less than 32 hrs/week)

• PSIA/AASI exam fee compensation
• Discounted Season Pass to Purgatory Resort
• Pro deal access
• Local business discounts
• Access to ASA equipment