Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Instructor Intern Job

Employer Name: Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center	SpiderID: 2853216
Location: Breckenridge, Colorado	Date Posted: 8/11/2009
Wage:	Category: Athletics/Recreational Sports/Fitness
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 12

Job Description:
Winter interns make a six-month commitment, from early November to late April, working primarily for the Adaptive Ski Program based at Peak 9 at the Breckenridge Ski Resort. After an intense month-long training the interns become an integral part of the ski office, first as assistant instructors, and quickly advancing to primary instructors for people with various disabilities and special needs. This job, although incredibly rewarding and educational, is physically and mentally demanding. Interns may spend their day helping students with physical challenges get on and off the lift, as well as introducing them to adaptive skiing or helping them improve their current skills. After a long day at work, interns may return home to daily chores of wood chopping or snow shoveling, which are some of the many duties needed to maintain the BOEC wilderness site where they live.

Another responsibility that may keep interns from returning home right after the full work day is driving groups of participants to and from our ski office to ensure their ability to participate in our unique program.
During the winter, interns also facilitate wilderness courses with various groups ranging from the siblings of people with cancer, to groups with brain injuries or epilepsy. These courses require interns to be involved in preplanning, such as course design and food shopping, as well as group facilitation, team building exercises and participation on the BOEC ropes course or high and low elements. When on course, interns and other staff remain with participants twenty-four hours per day, as most winter courses take place at our wilderness site.

Although the winter internship requires a long commitment and hard work outdoors during the cold months in Breckenridge, many former interns have used this experience to further their careers in experiential/outdoor education and adaptive skiing. Opportunities exist for interns to become certified through the Professional Ski Instructors of America in adaptive teaching.

Job Requirements:
All interns must be at least twenty-one years of age, have First Aid and CPR certification and the ability to commit to an entire season. Above all the BOEC is looking to create an intern staff that is self-motivated, takes initiative, and has some experience working with people with disabilities and special needs. It is helpful to have technical outdoor or skiing skills and, most importantly, the ability to work well with people. All interns must have a strong sense of hard work, flexibility, a love of the outdoors, an open mind and a love for working with people.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: November 1st, 2009
Position Type: Internship
Years of Experience Required: Entry-Level
Education Required: High School
Overnight Travel: Less Than 25%
Vacation Time: No Paid Vacation

Job Benefits:
Other Benefits

Company Profile:
The BOEC was established in Breckenridge, Colorado, in 1976 as a non-profit tax-exempt educational organization to provide outdoor experiences for people with disabilities and to train the instructors who work with special populations. Ultimately, the BOEC strives to integrate disability with ability, providing outdoor experiences to all. We welcome people of all abilities from around the world to spectacular natural classrooms in the Rocky Mountains and beyond.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Erin Baird	Company Type: Employer
Company: Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center	Phone: 970.453.0146
Street: PO Box 697	Fax:
City: Breckenridge
State: Colorado
Zip: 80424

Web Site: http://www.boec.org/internships