Role overview

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact: Enrich Lives with Our Nonprofit Organization!

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the world? Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enable individuals living with physical, sensory, and neurodivergent challenges to participate, learn and excel in mountain sport and recreational activities in the Canadian Rockies. As a multi-sport, year-round organization who provides access to mountain sport and recreation, RMA offers adaptive sports equipment, specialized instructors, trained volunteers and unique training opportunities. Activities include biking, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, and much more! We are driven by our commitment to becoming the ‘go-to’ organization for accessible outdoor mountain experiences, and are dedicated to turning our vision into reality.

Start Date: November 13, 2026

Term: Part Time, Seasonal (November 13, 2026 - April 30, 2027; Minimum commitment of 1 day in December 2025, Saturdays from January 2027 - March 2027)

Timescale: 1-3 days per week (available for private lessons in addition to Saturday program)

Location:Canmore, Alberta, Canada (majority of time spent at Canmore Nordic Centre)

Working Conditions: Active outdoor environment - physically demanding (skiing, lifting/pushing/pulling), required to work outdoors in winter conditions

Wage: $17 - $20 per hour (commensurate on certifications and experience)

Perks & Benefits: Season Pass to Canmore Nordic Centre (Winter 2026/27), access to pro deals, use of program equipment on personal time (as available), extensive paid training, training opportunities for various certifications (CADS, CSIA)

Report to: Program Coordinator

Position Overview

The Adaptive Nordic Instructor will assist RMA in a hands-on role teaching lessons, setting up and packing down adaptive equipment, greeting guests & family members, providing community awareness of adaptive sport, monitoring and recording each guest's equipment needs and skiing skill, plus other assigned duties.

Roles & Responsibilities

(About 90% of the role) Teach a variety of adaptive nordic ski and biathlon lessons:

May include any disciplines of adaptive nordic skiing (sit skiing, stand-up skiing (classic and skate))

May include various lesson formats (multi-week programs, private lessons for individuals and/or families, specialized group lessons or camps)

Ensure proper duty of care is maintained for participants, and risks are minimized

Maintain and setup/take down all required equipment

Complete regular Lesson Report Forms and Equipment Logs for all activities, including notes on equipment set-up, assessment of skiing/snowboarding level, challenges and successes, and plan for future lessons

Engage with parents and/or guardians to provide feedback about participant progress, and gather input to improve the program

Assist Lead Adaptive Nordic Instructor with program planning and execution:

Assist in program planning and lesson planning for upcoming activities

Ensure all programs have required supplies and equipment; communicate needs to the Lead Adaptive Nordic Instructor or Program Coordinator

Potentially drive RMA vehicles and/or trailers for staff carpool and/or equipment transfer

Help with RMA’s marketing and outreach efforts:

Gather photo and video content from participants to help them tell their ‘RMA experience stories’

Assist with various fundraisers and/or outreach events

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory:

Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

Standard First Aid (AED/CPR C)

CANSI Level 1 Certification

CANSI Level 1 course fee provided if necessary, hiring would be conditional upon passing CANSI Level 1

A keen interest in outdoor education and adaptive sport

Advanced nordic skiing and/or biathlon abilities

Ability to problem solve, work independently and as part of a team

Time management & organizational skills

Good oral & written communication skills, good interpersonal skills

Ideal:

Class 5 Driver’s Licence

CANSI Level 2 or higher, or international equivalent

Knowledge of adaptive ski equipment setup and maintenance

Experience teaching all adaptive disciplines (sit ski, visually impaired, neurodivergent) to all age groups

Related post-secondary education (fields of outdoor leadership, health care, disability studies, support work, or other therapy-related fields)

How to Apply

We are an all abilities organization and welcome all applications. We positively encourage individuals living with disabilities as well as other minority groups to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.