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1. Ignite Adaptive Sports
Ignite Your Spirit!
New Volunteer Information Meeting
2016 Season
JCC Boulder
Saturday, October 24, 10 am
Wednesday, October 28, 7 pm
Tuesday November 5 7PM
Carol Nickell
Executive Director
John Humbrecht
Snowsports Director
Annette Kissinger
Patty Sharp
Michelle Smither
Presenters
3. Overview of Ignite Adaptive Sports
Our Mission
To provide integrated snow sport opportunities for people
with disabilities that will foster independence through the
acquisition of lifetime skills
Our History
Founded in 1975 as an independent non profit
organization with 7 instructors and 10 students
Today
170 volunteers support 1100 lessons for 200 students
Majority of our students are from the Front Range
4. Who does Ignite serve?
Groups and individual students
Any individual who is unable to participate in a traditional
ski school lesson
Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities
Boulder County Expand & Ft. Collins Program
Special Olympic Athletes and events
Local grade school students on class ski days
Physical Disabilities
Colorado Center for the Blind
Disabled Veterans
Cheyenne and Denver's VA Medical Centers
5. How is Ignite funded?
Eldora Mountain Resort – our most generous sponsor
Lift Tickets for students and instructors
Season Pass for Volunteers who Instruct 12 or more days
Donors, Grants and Other Fundraising Activities, including
Generous donations from individuals, corporations and foundations
Special Events
6. Volunteer Opportunities with Ignite
Snow Sports Instructor
Client Services
Equipment Technician
Additional Leadership Opportunities for Returning Volunteers
include:
Supervisor
Scheduler
Equipment manager
Management positions
Other Activities:
Fundraising and grant writing
Community awareness
Facilities maintenance
Board of Directors
“Junior” Program:
High School students over the age of 16 may volunteer with parental permission
7. Volunteer Opportunities with Ignite
Alpine Instructor
2 track (traditional stand up)
3/4 Track
Slider
Bi/Mono (returning instructors only)
Solid Blue Run Skier
You must have your own equipment
including helmet
8. Volunteer Opportunities with Ignite
Snowboard Instructor
Tethers
Snow Wing
Out-riggers
Solid Blue Run Rider
You must have your own equipment
including helmet
9. Volunteer Opportunities with Ignite
Nordic and Snowshoe Instructor
Classic Skiing
Nordic Slider
Nordic Sit Ski
Snowshoe
Solid Blue Run Nordic Skier
You must have your own equipment
10. Volunteer Opportunities with Ignite
Equipment Technicians
Prepare equipment for lessons and
ensure it is returned properly
Assist in equipment maintenance,
tuning, etc.
Binding training and certification
required
11. Volunteer Opportunities with Ignite
Client Services
Check in students and volunteers on
lesson days
Perform financial record keeping and other
similar activities
Strong computer skills and attention to
detail required
Ability to operate effectively in a sometimes
loud and chaotic environment
12. Ignite 2016 Season
Instructor Classroom Training:
Curriculum specifically developed for New Volunteers
1.5 days…various dates in November (check calendar)
Training DVD's for various disciplines
Clinics held at Boulder JCC and our Eldora Facility
Instructor On Snow Training:
Teaching progression for Alpine, Nordic and Snowboard
Two On Snow Clinics required.
Elective Clinics
Weekend days in December
Be prepared to spend the entire day outside
For all training at Eldora – bring your lunch!!!
13. Ignite 2016 Season
Client Services Training: Dates to be determined
Lecture session
Live hands-on workshop in the training data base
If you have a laptop, please bring it with you
Equipment Training: November 2015
Held at our equipment facility at Eldora
Check our calendar
“Junior” Volunteer Training : November 14
Specialized classroom and on-snow training developed
specifically for our high school students
14. Ignite 2016 Season
13 Week Teaching Season: Thurs, December
31st – Sunday, March 269
Typical Student Days (not exclusive):
Thursdays: Independents, Veterans
Friday: Visually impaired, Veterans, Autism,
Independents
Saturday/Sunday: Cognitive and development
disabilities, Veterans, Autism, Independents
Monday – Wednesday: By special request and
instructor availability
15. Benefits of Volunteering with Ignite
We Provide Training
Adaptive training developed and led by certified and
skilled professionals
On snow clinics led by some of the best instructors in
Colorado to improve your OWN skills
We Help You With Professional Certification
Classroom and on snow clinics designed to help you
obtain PSIA or AASI certification
Ignite reimburses exam fees upon successful completion
of AASI/PSIA certification exam
16. Additional Volunteer Benefits
Complimentary Skiing
Current year Season Pass provided for instructing 12
or more days.
Rewarding Experience
Share what you love!
Make a difference....change someone's life...
Picnics, appreciation breakfasts, year-end ski party
Volunteer with fun people
17. Next Steps
Now
5 minute break
If you are interested in Volunteering with Ignite
Get an Interview
Ask Questions
18. Volunteer Code of Conduct
Respect for Others
Ensure a Positive
Experience
Act Professionally and Take
Responsibility for My Actions
Health and Safety Comes
First
Ignite Adaptive Sports is committed to the highest ideals of
providing adaptive snow sports opportunities to those with
disabilities. Ignite expects all volunteers to observe the
following code:
21. It’s January….Teaching Days
Arrive by 9 am
Sign in
Get credit for the day!!!
Call if running late
Attend Morning Staff
Meeting
Get Ready for the Day
Check out jacket
Get prepared to go and
store gear in cubby
Your Student:
Supervisor will confirm
teaching assignment
Meet lead instructor
Review student file
22. Student Files
Confidentiality
Contents of Student File
Student application
DSUSA insurance waiver and media release
Equipment form
Student evaluation forms
Return student file to admin box when not in use
23. Your Student Arrives!
Ensure your student has checked in
Greet Student, Family, etc.
Prepare to Head Outside
Bathroom
Lift Ticket
Proper Clothing
Equipment and Helmet
Things to Watch For on the Hill
Cold/Overheating
Frostbite
Elevation Sickness
Lesson Times
10 am – noon
1 pm – 3 pm
24. After the Lesson
Bring student back to Ignite facility
Assist student in returning equipment
Hand-off student to caregiver or family member if
disability/age warrants
Child
Cognitive/Development Disability
You are not required/expected to:
Provide support in bathroom
Prepare student’s lunch
Eat with the student
25. After the Lesson
Complete student lesson evaluation and return file
Legible
Suggestions for next steps, effective teaching tips, etc.
Check jacket back in return to closet
Help clean up!
If you want to ski/ride after your shift, please:
Remove all your gear from the building
You may be locked out!
26. Getting on Board
Required Paper Forms – Please complete today!
Background Check Authorization
DSUSA Insurance Waiver and Media Release
On Line Activities
Create a Staff Account
Complete Volunteer Profile
Complete Volunteer Schedule
New Volunteers Pay $25 Background check fee.
31. Clinics and Training
Register in Advance!
Sign In when you arrive
You complete: Post-Clinic Evaluation Form
Instructor completes: Participant Evaluation Form
Ignite Teaching Levels
Shadow
Buddy
Lead
32.
33.
34. Scheduling
***Commitment***
Complete your schedule as soon as possible
Register for both morning and afternoon sessions on your
volunteer days
Contact scheduler directly if you need to change your
schedule. 303-506-8007 or
scheduler@igniteadaptivesports.org
Last minute cancellations
Call the Ignite facility as soon as possible.
E-mail or call the scheduler
35. “My Schedule”
• Register for AM and/or PM
• Click “I am finished with my schedule” when complete
• You cannot remove yourself 8 days prior to the lesson. In this
case you must contact the scheduler.