Adaptive Snowsports Internship with Achieve Tahoe Winter 2024-2025

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Achieve Tahoe, a non-profit which leads the way in providing adaptive sports and outdoor recreation for people with disabilities and their families, seeks a dynamic individual to join the programming team in a full-time, seasonal position as a Snowsports Intern. This position includes housing, a living stipend and season passes to Palisades, Alpine Meadows and NorthStar resorts. The internship commitment is 40 hours per week, from December 1st through April 30th.

To apply, please visit our website listed below and complete an application
www.achievetahoe.org/volunteer/internships/(select How to apply > Apply Now)

About the Organization

Founded in 1967, Achieve Tahoe has successfully guided people to a life without limits. Achieve Tahoe remains dedicated to the belief that sports are a vital part of the process in which individuals with disabilities build health, confidence, and independence. Its programs instill in participants the knowledge that it's not their disabilities, but their abilities, that count. Participants will tell you with pride, "If I can do this, I can do anything." SM

Based at Alpine Meadows at Palisades Tahoe in North Lake Tahoe, CA, Achieve Tahoe serves over 650 individuals annually. A team of committed and experienced professionals leads over 200 active and dedicated volunteers.

The ideal intern candidate will be able to demonstrate an intermediate skill level in alpine skiing and/or snowboarding; be a self-starter and be able to maintain a positive attitude; have previous experience teaching and leading a subject or activity; be able to follow directions and work independently; be able to successfully manage multiple high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment; have knowledge of various computer software programs such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel; possess the physical ability and strength to participate in daily activities at high altitude; have the physical ability to assist snowsports participants with adaptive equipment; and be able to work outdoors for long periods of time in all conditions.

About the Position

Under the direction of the Intern Program Coordinator, the Intern’s primary duties include:

• Function as part of the Program Team learning to assess and deliver snowsports instruction for individuals of all ages with various disabilities.
• Assist with the transportation, maintenance, and set-up of program equipment.
• Assist with special events.
• Assist with facilities and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Develop and complete an intern project.
• Attend orientation and training.
• Attend clinics both on-hill and indoors.
• Prepare for and participate in PSIA Level 1 in-house training program in preparation for PSIA Level 1 Alpine and Adaptive ski exams/ or snowboard equivalent.

Requirements for Interns include high school graduate or equivalent; a college degree

This internship announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities my change at any time with or without notice.

Internship Dates: December 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025

Housing is provided, in addition to a small monthly reimbursement for living expenses. Interns are provided with a season pass to Palisades Tahoe: Alpine Meadows Resorts.

To apply, complete an application through our website
https://www.achievetahoe.org/volunteer/internships/

(select How to apply > Apply Now)

For more information and to apply, go to www.AchieveTahoe.org. or email the intern coordinator Jared@achievetahoe.org