- Term: July to August
- Hours: 2-8 hours per week (1-2 days)
- Meeting Locations: Wayside Park for Alta Lake Station House at Alta Lake Park or other locations around the Sea to Sky
Description:
Whistler Adaptive offers a Kids Camp for school-age children with a diverse set of needs which consists of canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, physical literacy games and exercises. Our weekly kids camps run on Mondays from 9 am-3 pm, and Fridays from 9 am-3 pm.
Responsibilities:
- Assist 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 skills
Requirements of the Role:
- Paddling experience is an asset but not required
- Ability to work in a watersports environment for up to 2 hours
- Satisfactory criminal record check
Training:
- Required: Shadow session with a senior staff or volunteer
- Suggested: Lakewater Leader 1 and 2, Canoe Kids, RCA Learn to Row Para Coach module, Ability Board training, CANSail Para training, Physical Literacy 101-501, Canada Sport for Life Intro to Physical Literacy
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