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Get Involved as a MyXC Volunteer
Whether you are a seasoned skier or new to being on skis, you can be involved with MyXC SkiSparks. All adults skiing with MyXC groups must be registered as volunteers.
Level 1 skiers are required to have a caregiver with them. If you have a Level 1 skier, please register as a coach, assistant coach or sweeper for Level 1.
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SkiSparks Volunteer Roles
Leader
- Task: Main coordinator for the club and the point of contact for MyXC Staff and families.
- Time Commitment: Shared position. September - April, 2-3 hours a week
- Ski Experience: Background ski knowledge helpful. No skiing required.
- Location: Personal Computer and Club Meetings
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Director
- Task: Complete administrative tasks to create an inclusive and welcoming club.
- Time Commitment: Shared position. 8-10 hours during the season.
- Ski Experience: none.
- Location: Personal computer and club meetings
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Outreach Coordinator
- Task: Connect and facilitate partnerships between MyXC and underserved communities
- Time Commitment: Shared position. September - April, 2-4 hours per month
- Ski Experience: Background ski knowledge helpful. No skiing required.
- Location: Out in the community, at events, and forming relationships by meeting people where they are
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Meeting Space and/or Snack Coordinator
NOTE: This role is not available this season due to COVID-19.
- Task: Coordinate a space and/or snack for community building.
- Time Commitment: Shared position. 2-4 hours during the season.
- Ski Experience: none
- Location: Personal computer and inside the meeting area (if available at club location) during club meetings.
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Equipment Manager
- Task: Manage and distribute rental skis.
- Time Commitment: 3-8 hours in November and December. 1-2 hours in March.
- Ski Experience: Background knowledge helpful. No skiing required.
- Location: Home or facility.
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Photographer
- Task: Take pictures at club meetings with personal camera/phone and share with club members and MyXC Staff.
- Time Commitment: Shared position. 2-4 hours during the season.
- Ski Experience: none.
- Location: Club meetings.
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Coach
- Task: Lead groups of skiers through weekly curriculum activities and games.
- Time Commitment: 8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each
- Ski Experience: Beginner through elite. Must have ski equipment each week.
- Location: Club Meetings
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Assistant Coach
- Task: Ski along with a group of kids and lead games.
- Time Commitment: 8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each
- Ski Experience: Beginner through intermediate. Must have ski equipment each week.
- Location: Club Meetings
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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
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Junior Coach
- 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
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