Winter Program Manager

PSIA-AASI Western Region; Telluride (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telluride Ski Resort season pass

Wellness benefits including Mental He​

Colorado Paid Sick Leave & PTO

Pro-deal purchasing programs

Professional development and certficat

Job summary

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is seeking a Winter Program Manager to lead the adaptive winter programs, oversee instructor training, staffing, and on-snow operations under the Ski and Ride Director.

The role blends administrative leadership with on-snow duties to ensure safe, high-quality experiences for participants, volunteers, and partner organizations during the winter season (Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 10, 2027).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in recreation, education, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of adaptive ski or snowboard instruction experience.
• Minimum three years of supervisory or leadership experience in adaptive recreation, ski school operations, or a related field.
• PSIA-AASI Adaptive Level 2 or Alpine Level 2 certification with commitment to continued adaptive certification.
• Experience managing specialty camps or military/veteran programs.
• Familiarity with adaptive risk management practices and incident response.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR/First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain prior to employment).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational lead when the Ski and Ride Director is unavailable.
• Assist with the daily functions of TASP's adaptive ski and ride programs.
• Monitor on-snow operations to ensure participant safety and high-quality instruction.
• Support exceptional customer service and positive participant experiences.
• Teach adaptive ski or snowboard lessons as needed to support program operations.
• Assist with policy implementation, incident response, and operational decision-making.
• Coordinate TASP's annual winter instructor training program.
• Develop training schedules and curriculum in collaboration with the Ski and Ride Director.
• Coordinate lift evacuation training, mountain operations orientation, and other required training with Telluride Ski Resort departments.
• Assist Ski and Ride Director with instructor evaluations.
• Maintain training records and certification documentation.
• Identify ongoing professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate winter specialty programs including Veterans Camps, Women's Week and other adaptive camps.
• Manage participant logistics, schedules, equipment, and staffing for specialty programs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on program budgets and contracted programs.
• Coordinate volunteer needs with the Volunteer Coordinator and staff assignments with the Ski and Ride Director.
• Conduct post-program evaluations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist with supervising seasonal instructors and volunteers.
• Help facilitate staff meetings, daily briefings, and operational communication.
• Support instructor scheduling and staffing adjustments.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional team culture.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to instructional staff.
• Assist with maintaining adaptive ski and ride equipment.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, repairs, and seasonal maintenance.
• Maintain organized equipment storage and inventory systems.
• Recommend equipment purchases and replacement needs.
• Ensure compliance with TASP policies, Guidelines & Good Practices (GGP), and risk management procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout all winter programs.
• Assist with incident response, documentation, and follow-up.
• Monitor participant medical needs and emergency preparedness.
• Support ongoing safety training initiatives.
• Assist in preparing reports for board meetings, grant reporting, and annual program summaries.
• Support scheduling, program tracking, and operational planning.
• Communicate operational updates and recommendations to the Ski and Ride Director.

Skills

Adaptive instruction leadership

Supervisory experience

Program operations

Staff leadership

Communication

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in recreation/education/therapeutic recreation/related field

Job description

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP)

November 2, 2026 through April 10, 2027

Compensation: DOE $27-$32 per hour

Position Summary

The Winter Program Manager supports the implementation and daily functions of TASP's adaptive winter sports programs. Working under the supervision of the Ski and Ride Director, this leadership position assists with instructor training, specialty camps and programs, staff supervision, participant services, equipment management, and daily on-snow operations.

The Winter Program Manager serves as a key operational leader, helping ensure that winter programs are delivered safely, efficiently, and with exceptional participant experiences. This position combines administrative leadership with extensive on-snow responsibilities and provides direct support to instructors, volunteers, participants, and partner organizations throughout the winter season.

Season: November 2, 2026 – April 10, 2027

Schedule: Full-Time, Seasonal (35+ hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Serve as the primary operational lead when the Ski and Ride Director is unavailable.
• Assist with the daily functions of TASP's adaptive ski and ride programs.
• Monitor on-snow operations to ensure participant safety and high-quality instruction.
• Support exceptional customer service and positive participant experiences.
• Teach adaptive ski or snowboard lessons as needed to support program operations.
• Assist with policy implementation, incident response, and operational decision-making.

Training & Professional Development

• Coordinate TASP's annual winter instructor training program.
• Develop training schedules and curriculum in collaboration with the Ski and Ride Director.
• Coordinate lift evacuation training, mountain operations orientation, and other required training with Telluride Ski Resort departments.
• Assist Ski and Ride Director with instructor evaluations.
• Maintain training records and certification documentation.
• Identify ongoing professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers.

Specialty Programs

• Coordinate winter specialty programs including Veterans Camps, Women's Week and other adaptive camps.
• Manage participant logistics, schedules, equipment, and staffing for specialty programs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on program budgets and contracted programs.
• Coordinate volunteer needs with the Volunteer Coordinator and staff assignments with the Ski and Ride Director.
• Conduct post-program evaluations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Staff & Volunteer Leadership

• Assist with supervising seasonal instructors and volunteers.
• Help facilitate staff meetings, daily briefings, and operational communication.
• Support instructor scheduling and staffing adjustments.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional team culture.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to instructional staff.

Equipment & Fleet Management

• Assist with maintaining TASP's adaptive ski and ride equipment.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, repairs, and seasonal maintenance.
• Maintain organized equipment storage and inventory systems.
• Recommend equipment purchases and replacement needs.

Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with TASP policies, Guidelines & Good Practices (GGP), and risk management procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout all winter programs.
• Assist with incident response, documentation, and follow-up.
• Monitor participant medical needs and emergency preparedness.
• Support ongoing safety training initiatives.

Administrative Support

• Assist in preparing reports for board meetings, grant reporting, and annual program summaries.
• Support scheduling, program tracking, and operational planning.
• Communicate operational updates and recommendations to the Ski and Ride Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in recreation, education, therapeutic recreation, outdoor leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of adaptive ski or snowboard instruction experience.
• Minimum three years of supervisory or leadership experience in adaptive recreation, ski school operations, or a related field.
• PSIA-AASI Adaptive Level 2 or Alpine Level 2 certification with a commitment to continued adaptive certification required.
• Experience managing specialty camps or military/veteran programs.
• Familiarity with adaptive risk management practices and incident response.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR/First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain prior to employment).

Work Environment & Expectations

• Combination of office, mountain, and outdoor work environments.
• Position is full-time, seasonal: November 2, 2026 -April 10, 2027
• Requires skiing or snowboarding in varying mountain and weather conditions. (Emphasis on skiing)
• Regular lifting and movement of adaptive equipment.
• Requires flexibility, including weekends, holidays, early mornings and some evenings throughout the winter season.
• Physical ability to assist participants with transfers, adaptive equipment, and on-snow instruction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Seasonal salaried based on experience.
• Telluride Ski Resort season pass.
• Wellness benefits including Mental Health Benefit
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave and applicable Paid Time Off.
• Access to pro-deal purchasing programs.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers, and participants are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.