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Winter Training Manager

The Adaptive Sports Center is seeking a Winter Training Manager to help the organization continue to provide world class adaptive ski and snowboard-based programming. Work for a local non-profit that provides therapeutic adventure-based programming for people with disabilities, their friends and family members.  Join a fast-paced, professional team in a state-of-the-art facility in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area. This is a seasonal position mid-November through early to mid-April.  

The Winter Training Manager ensures that Adaptive Sports Center instructors, interns and volunteers are among the most highly skilled and mission-based ski and snowboard staff in the adaptive sports industry. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: managing an excellent and established comprehensive and professional training program and evolving the training program as the organization moves into future seasons; educating and training staff, interns and volunteers; preparing staff for the PSIA and AASI examination processes; evaluating staff and maintaining meticulous training records; ensuring all programmatic based risk management practices are held at the highest standards; assisting with instructor management; working closely with and supporting the daily operations team.  

Education and Experience  

  • A minimum of four years of experience developing, coordinating and facilitating ski/snowboard based or outdoor adventure programs, preferably in an adaptive sports organization.  

  • PSIA Adaptive Level 3 or Trainer Certification. 

  • Experience managing volunteers, seasonal staff and interns. 

This is a full time 5 month seasonal exempt position, salary range for the season is $23,000 - $31,000 /based on experience; must work weekends, some holidays, occasional evenings; competitive benefits package including 401(k), paid time off, additional monthly stipend, season pass, ski/equipment locker, access to pro deals, professional licenses/certification reimbursements, mental health funding [estimated benefit value of an additional $9.52 - $11.00 per hour].  

Desired start date is November 10 or until the position is filled. View detailed job description here.   

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to Elizabeth Philbin, Assistant Program Director, elizabeth@adaptivesports.org. Subject Line: “Winter Training Manager”.  

The Adaptive Sports Center is an inclusive organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

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