• Term: December to April
• Hours: 2 days (14  hours) per week
• Meeting Locations: Carleton Lodge Patio

Description:

The Alpine Ski Racing program is designed for young adults and adult athletes who want to improve their skiing abilities and optionally participate in race programs. Skiers’ ages range from the early twenties to mid-forties and have some cognitive disabilities that can also result in some decreased motor function. The goal of the program is to improve basic skills in all terrain, to teach teamwork, and to gain confidence. Some athletes compete in the Special Olympics, and Para-Alpine events as well as regularly scheduled local races. Race courses are used as a tool to improve technique, timing, balance, and confidence. A typical day consists of 6-8 runs on intermediate to advanced groomed runs (blues and an occasional easy black), with a 1 hour lunch break.

Responsibilities:

• Skiing as a tail guide to make sure no one falls behind
• Ensuring participants safely cross traffic or intersections
• Helping participants with equipment problems or if they need a break
• Riding the chair with athletes to ensure safety on the lifts
• Help participants get lunch in the lodge
• Support the head coach in any other tasks they may request

Requirements of the Role:

• Have your own ski equipment
• Fitness and ability to ski green, blue and easy black runs for 5 hours
• Adequate knowledge of the mountains
• Satisfactory criminal record check

Training:

• Required: CADS
• CASI, CSCF, CSIA and Canada Snowboard certifications are an asset but not required

Conditionals Based on Population:

• PTSD, understanding of triggers and trauma sensitivity
• Children,  youth, and individuals with sensory disabilities require additional teaching skills and training courses.