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SkiSparks Volunteer Roles Summary

 

SkiSparks Leader*

  • Task: Main coordinator for the club and the point of contact for MyXC Staff and families.
  • Time Commitment: September - April, 2-3 hours a week
  • Ski Experience: Background ski knowledge helpful.  No skiing required.
  • Location: Personal computer and club meetings

SkiSparks Director*

  • Task: Admin support for the leader, primarily ordering club supplies, compiling attendance and organizing bibs.
  • Time Commitment: 8-10 hours during the season.
  • Ski Experience: No skiing required.
  • Location: Personal computer and club meetings

SkiSparks Outreach Coordinator*

  • Task: Form connections to new communities and create a welcoming club.
  • Time Commitment: September - April, 2-4 hours per month
  • Ski Experience:  Background ski knowledge helpful. No skiing required.
  • Location: Out in the community/schools, mentoring new families at club meetings

SkiSparks Equipment Manager* 

  • Task: Manage, order, distribute and create storage plan for rental skis.
  • Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week in November and December.  2-4 hours in March.
  • Ski Experience: Background knowledge helpful. No skiing required.
  • Location: Home or facility. 

SkiSparks Coach

  • Task: Lead groups of skiers through weekly curriculum activities and games.
  • Time Commitment: 6-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each
  • Ski Experience: Beginner through elite. Must have ski equipment each week.
  • Location: Club Meetings

SkiSparks Assistant Coach

  • Task: Ski along with a group of kids and lead games. 
  • Time Commitment: 6-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each
  • Ski Experience:  Beginner through intermediate. Must have ski equipment each week.
  • Location: Club Meetings

SkiSparks Sweeper

  • Task: Ski in the back of a group and encourage kids.
  • Time Commitment: 8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each
  • Ski Experience: Beginner. Must have ski equipment each week.
  • Location: Club Meetings

SkiSparks Level 1 Attendant (Level 1 skiers must have a parent/guardian present on the snow)

  • Task: Stand nearby in boots or on skis to be able to attend to the non-skiing needs of your Level 1 skier.
  • Time Commitment: 8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each. Level 1 skiers will often be formally or informally "done" after 45 minutes on the snow.
  • Ski Experience: No skiing required. If on skis, no poles are encouraged to match the Level 1 skiers and free up your hands.
  • Location: Club Meetings

SkiSparks Junior Coach (high school aged coaches)

  • Task: Ski with a group of kids and show them how fun skiing is.
  • Time Commitment: 4-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each.
  • Ski Experience: Intermediate through Elite.
  • Location: Club Meetings

SkiSparks Photographer 

  • Task: Take pictures at club meetings with personal camera/phone and share with club members and MyXC Staff.
  • Time Commitment: Shared position. Club meetings plus 2-4 hours during the season.
  • Ski Experience:  No skiing required, but may be helpful at some locations to access groups.
  • Location: Club meetings. 


SkiSparks Chalet and/or Snack Coordinator 

  • Task: Coordinate and monitor a space and/or snack for club connection and weekly socializing.
  • Time Commitment: 2-4 hours during the season.
  • Ski Experience: No skiing required.
  • Location: Personal computer and inside the meeting area (if available at club location) during club meetings.

 Other MyXC Volunteer Opportunities
  • Board of Directors or Board Committee
  • Skiwerx sweeping
  • Trailer Driving
  • Event Support

 *SkiSparks Club Leadership Teams consist of dedicated volunteers in the Leader, Director, Equipment Manager and Outreach Coordinator roles. These are usually multi-year posts (because its fun to do it again once you get the hang of it!)