Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Intern

About the role

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) seeks to expand the potential of people with disabilities through adaptive snow sports instruction. The internship offers hands-on experience teaching adaptive skiing and snowboarding to participants with various disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn and teach adaptive skiing and snowboarding techniques to participants with a variety of disabilities.
• Assess and recognize the needs/strengths of the student and implement the Ski or Ride lesson accordingly.
• Review and update reports before and after each lesson, including goals, progress notes, medical information, personal history, needs/strengths, and performance.
• Develop the knowledge and skills to become the primary instructor on lessons by mid-season.
• Create a positive experience for all individuals involved in BOEC's mission, supporting, empowering, and engaging with staff, volunteers, participants, and other interns.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Ability to commit to the entire season.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, and has experience working with people with disabilities and special needs.
• Strong sense of hard work, flexibility, love of the outdoors, and a love for working with people.

Perks

• $200 Monthly Stipend
• Housing Provided
• Weekly food stipend, access to BOEC food staples, and all meals while working are provided
• All Winter Equipment Provided (**Except a helmet)
• Epic Local Ski Pass (Keystone and Breckenridge) and opportunities to ski at Copper and A Basin
• Access to 12 Mental Health Therapy Sessions