SkiSparks Outreach Coordinator

Impact

  • Build relationships to help meet our goal for membership and volunteers to reflect the diversity that exists in your club’s community.

Goals and Responsibilities

  • Recruit skiers to the club from new communities through intentional outreach.
  • Form relationships with social workers and PhyEd teachers at neighboring elementary schools.
  • Form relationships with Park Rec departments and begin conversation about partnership.
  • Get the word out about your club to local papers, local ski shops, community organizations, etc.
  • Contact schools that are close to existing clubs that have a high percentage of BIPOC and underserved populations and make connections.
  • Welcome new families (in person or with a phone call) and consider organizing club families to "adopt" new families.

Going Above and Beyond

  • Partnering with community leaders for outreach and events.
  • Use the MyXC Equipment trailer for free outreach events.
  • Partner with community leaders for outreach events.
  • Attend monthly MyXC Equity Committee Meetings (virtual)
  • Follow up with families that have low attendance to see how what can improve the situation.

Qualifications

  • Background knowledge of cross-country skiing is helpful, but not required
  • No skiing required
  • Passionate about lifelong health, winter and access to outdoor recreation for all
  • Outgoing personality, able to take risks, make connections and form new relationships

Time Commitment

  • This can be a shared position.
  • September - April, 2-4 hours per month

Requirements and Training

  • Complete Volunteer Sign-Up and pass background check
  • MyXC Abuse Prevention Training (online, part of volunteer sign-up)
  • MyXC Coach Training or Welcome Session is encouraged (virtual)