• Term: June to September
• Hours: 2-8 hours per week (1-2 days)
• Meeting Locations: Wayside Park or Alta Lake Station House at Alta Lake Park

Description:

Whistler Adaptive offers a variety of water sports on beautiful Alta Lake including canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, rowing and sailing. Our weekly kayaking program runs on Mondays from 9 am-3 pm, and the weekly canoeing program runs Thursdays from 10 am-12 pm. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to help with private paddling and sailing sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist watersports staff with organizing of equipment
• Ensure a safe and inviting environment for participants
• Safely instruct and coach athletes with a disability on the Long-Term Athlete Development Pathway from Fundamentals to Learn to Train
• Assist participants with their equipment and provide instruction to improve paddling skills

Requirements of the Role:

• Paddling experience is an asset but not required
• Ability to work in a watersports environment for up to 6 hours
• Satisfactory criminal record check

Training:

• Required: Shadow session with a senior staff or volunteer
• Suggested: Lakewater Leader 1, Kayak Orientation 2-day course, Canoe Kids, RCA Learn to Row Para Coach module, Ability Board training, CANSail Para training

Conditionals Based on Population:

• Para population requires the ability to lift 60+ lbs.
• PTSD population requires an understanding of triggers and trauma sensitivity
• Children,  youth, and individuals with sensory disabilities require additional teaching skills and training courses