Spring, Summer & Fall Volunteering
Join us in making a difference by volunteering with Summit Adaptive Sports for our spring, summer, and fall programs. Your time and dedication can transform lives, providing opportunities for everyone to participate in adaptive sports and enjoy the thrill of outdoor activities. Whether you're assisting with training, guiding participants, or supporting events, your involvement is crucial. Be part of an inspiring community, gain valuable experience, and help create unforgettable memories. Click on the link below to submit an application to volunteer with us and make a lasting impact!
We are currently recruiting for our Spring, Summer and Fall Sports.
Email us at summitadapt@summitadaptive.org.
Thank You For Your Interest in Joining Our Team
Becoming a volunteer coach is a wonderful opportunity to meet great people, experience exciting challenges, improve your own skills, contribute to our community, and have fun!
By working together, we all help to create a fun learning environment that allows our athletes to excel. SUMMIT ADAPTIVE SPORTS will do its best to equip its volunteer coaches with the skills and knowledge necessary for our athletes to have a very rewarding experience. In return, we ask volunteers to take their commitment to SUMMIT ADAPTIVE SPORTS, and the athletes, very seriously.
Requirements
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Be prepared to love this job!
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We have volunteer opportunities for all levels of experience. Your level of experience will determine if you are a lead or assistant coach. We provide ongoing training to increase your skills and to cross train among sports.
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Be at least 16 years old to Coach (we have some volunteer opportunities for those under age 16).
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Must attend training sessions that will provide information on disabilities, training techniques & tools for our participants, and safety protocols
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Complete all required forms as detailed below
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CPR/First aid is beneficial
Get Started
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Step 1: Complete a Volunteer Registration Application
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Step 2: Once application is received we will send you information and links to complete:
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Background Check (online)
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Safesport (online)
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Waivers for Summit Adaptive Sports and any venues we partner with will be provided to you (electronically if available) and must be electronically signed or returned to our office or supervisors.
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You will receive a training schedule for in-person or online training.
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Kayaking
Our kayaking program will be held on flat water. Adaptive equipment will be used to help fit and load our participants to the kayaks and into the water as necessary.Volunteers will assist with adjustment of the adaptive equipment and help kayakers launch into the water.
Two Types of Volunteers
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On Land Volunteers
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Assist in fitting and loading the participants to kayaks and into/ out of the water.
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Watch kayaks in water at all times.
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If there is an emergency, that volunteer will contact emergency personnel and ensure that launching area is clear.
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In Water/On Kayak Volunteers
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Stay within close range of kayaker at all times.
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Maintain visual contact with the 'On Land' volunteer.
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Coach the participants to the greatest amount of independence possible, while ensuring proper breaks and hydration.
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In the event of an emergency, "Blow Whistle" to alert the on land volunteer and other safety volunteers.
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Kayaking/SUP events will be held at Collinsville Canoe & Kayak in Collinsville, CT
Hiking
Important Information
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Hiking will be on easy to intermediate terrain.
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Adaptive equipment will be available to assist those that need it including adaptive hiking chairs, poles, and more.
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Volunteers will help fit equipment to participant as needed.
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Coaching will be to foster as much independence as possible while teaching about the environment and safety while hiking.
Disc Golf
Important Information
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Experience is great but if you haven't played Disc Golf yet we will train you!
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Adaptive equipment will be available to assist those that need it including adaptive hiking chairs, poles, etc..
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Volunteers will assist in fitting athletes to adaptive equipment if needed.
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Practice sessions (throwing techniques, aiming for target, etc..) will be held at Ski Sundown.
Biking: Mountain & Cross Country
Important Information
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Be at least an intermediate biker - mountain bike or cross country
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Helmets are required for all our coaches and participants for all biking activities.