The winter internship begins in December and ends in mid-April. We require a season-long commitment. The Adaptive Sports Center offers housing to interns along with a season ski pass (in the winter) and a modest monthly stipend.

Programming:

The ski season begins in late November and ends in mid-April. Most early-season activities involve in-house training along with on-hill staff and volunteer clinics. By late December we are booked with lessons and will remain busy through the season. Programming activities include alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowshoe tours, snowmobiling, ice climbing.

In the Office:

During the season, daily office operations are maintained to assure a smooth running program. Interns play a pivotal role in this responsibility.

Fundraising:

The 7 Hours of the Banana ski race, takes place in March. Staff, interns and volunteers help out to make this event a success.

Your internship will include but is not limited to the following experiences:

Attending training clinics addressing all adaptive disciplines: Mono-ski, Bi-Ski, 3-Track, 4-Track, Visual, Cognitive & Social Impairments
Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clients and activities for a wide range of abilities and backgrounds
Shadowing ski lessons and winter activities of all disciplines
Assisting lead instructors on ski lessons and winter activities
Instructing ski lessons and winter activities
Leading and assisting with outdoor recreation and adventure activities
Planning, assisting, overseeing and chaperoning group and community programming
Driving ASC vehicles
Maintaining and gaining technical experience with the different pieces of adaptive equipment
Participating in PSIA adaptive teacher preparation clinics and exams to earn PSIA certification in adaptive skiing
Participating in CBMR ski school & PSIA clinics
Creating an intern project to be determined from your interests and the needs of the ASC Assisting with administrative duties and program office duties
 Gaining experience with the administrative aspects of fundraising
Complete college/university assignments as agreed
Complete intern project as agreed
Maintain ASC Staff and Intern professional protocols and expectations

Interns will:

Need to provide their own ski equipment (ASC may be able to assist; call for details)
Agree to perform their internship from early to mid December through April 10th
Agree to intern housing rental terms, deposit ($600), payment of utilities & moving out requirements
Need to have a clear driving record, no violations in the last 3 years

The Adaptive Sports Center offers internships to students studying:

Recreation Outdoor Education & Adventure Recreation for Special Populations, Program Administration & Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Sociology and Physical Education

Other:

Intermediate to advanced skiing skills desired but not required.

Knowledge of disabilities desired but not required.

Ability to lift a minimum of 125 pounds required

Clear driving record over the past 3 years