Current Job Openings

Winte Park
Equipment and Facilities Specialist
Winter Park
$20.00 - $22.00 / hour
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Full time
The Equipment and Facilities Specialist supports the equipment and facilities team by providing excellent client service regarding equipment needs. Assists in setting, distributing and maintaining equipment for clients. Supports staff with student assessments and assists in determining adaptive equipment needs. Tunes, repairs and tests adaptive equipment. Drives and maintains snowmobiles and other vehicles as needed.
 Job Duties 
The job duties of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. 
Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.
 • Assists in performing physical evaluation for equipment fitting, selection of appropriate equipment and makes appropriate adaptations to equipment. 
• Set-up adaptive equipment for group and individual lessons. 
• Assembles, inspects, maintains and modifies equipment for programs. • Operate equipment including, but not limited to, waxer, wet belt sander, edger, drill press, computer, mounting jigs, bench grinder and other shop tools. 
• Completes appropriate documentation and record keeping required by the NSCD and manufacturers. • Keeps daily participant records current. (i.e. levels of ability and equipment usage). 
• Follows safety procedures and attends safety meetings when requested.
• Performs periodic hands-on checks and maintenance to provide technical support to staff and clients. 
• Maintains a friendly, congenial and helpful attitude towards guests, volunteers and other employees. Professional Performance 
• Adhere to all Personnel Policies and Procedures for the agency. 
• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times; act as a “role model” both at and away from the agency. 
• Maintain a creative, team-building approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks. 
• Perform all tasks and responsibilities with attention to detail and in a complete and timely manner, complying with agency policies and standards and conforming to the scheduling requirements of the job and program. 
• Maintain an awareness of the agency’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies. 
• Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of the clients; act with honesty and integrity in all aspects of agency business. 
• Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience. 
• Actively strive to create and maintain a culturally sensitive, and appropriate environment through communication and interaction that demonstrates respect for diversity. Other duties may be assigned Qualifications 
• Ski/snowboard rental shop experience with a background in mechanics and tools required. 
• Boot fitting knowledge, including canting and foot bed construction. 
• High School diploma or GED. 
• Must be computer proficient and possess experience in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assess and change priorities based upon agency needs. 
• Strategic thinker who communicates professionally and effectively with diverse staff, participants, volunteers, donors, prospects, and community stakeholders. 
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, and initiative and exercise personal judgment in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of humor and integrity. 
• Superior skills to organize, plan and execute the full scope of required programs.
 • Ability to implement agency vision, mission, values, and strategic plan. 
• Candidates must meet background check criteria and criteria regarding clearance to drive NSCD vehicles. 
• Must be computer proficient and possess experience in Microsoft Office Suite and be able to learn new software as needed. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing and report development. 
• Ability to implement agency vision, mission, values, and strategic plan.
 • Ability to handle multiple tasks and assess and change priorities based upon agency needs. 
• Strategic thinker who communicates professionally and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, donors, prospects, and community stakeholders. 
• Ability to maintain the consistent exercise of discretion and confidentiality in the performance of duties. 
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, and initiative and exercise personal judgment in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of humor and integrity. 
• Superior skills to organize, plan and execute the full scope of required programs. 
• Knowledge of disabilities and of adaptive recreation and equipment is desirable. 
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, meet background check criteria, and meet criteria 2 Updated 8/2026 regarding clearance to drive company vehicles including 15 passenger vans and vehicles with large towing capacity, snowmobiles, surface and aerial lifts, as required by specific job duties. 
Work Schedule 
This is a full-time (30-40 hours per week), seasonal position. The work varies based on seasonal programming needs. This position will require weekends and/or evenings supporting the programming needs of the agency.
 Salary 
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and performance. 
NSCD provides seasonal employees paid sick leave and employees may participate in the 403b retirement plan. Physical Requirements
 • Able to work a majority of the time outside at high altitude in varying conditions including uneven and slick terrain and unpredictable weather and situations. 
• Physically able to assist participants with adaptive recreation equipment, position adjustments, transfers, and movement during activities. 
• Able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. with assistance.
 • Dexterity, auditory and visual acuity to operate computers and phones or mobile devices.
 • Auditory and visual acuity to interact with guests, students, clients on a daily basis. 
• Able to successfully manage multiple, high-priority tasks in a fast-paced and often times crowded and noisy environment.
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Winter Park Programs
Program Instructor
Winter Park
$20.00 - $22.00 / hour
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Full time
Under the supervisor of the Program Supervisor, the Program Instructor teaches adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation lessons to individuals with disabilities. This position includes instruction in activities for individuals, group lessons and custom programming. Instructors may determine usage of adaptive equipment and may also teach instructor and volunteer training clinics (if qualified). Program locations determined by activity schedule.
Job Duties
The job duties of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.
• WINTER SEASONAL: Instructs individuals with disabilities in sports and activities, including but not limited to alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski biking, Nordic skiing, as well as other winter activities.
• Performs student assessments and plans lessons according to adaptive sports and recreation concepts.
• Selects appropriate teaching system and equipment and sets goals and plans lessons according to adaptive recreation concepts.
• Instructs individual or group lessons using appropriate teaching progressions and exercises.
• Documents of student progress maintain accurate records and make recommendations for future lessons.
• Assists with coordination and operation of weekly programs.
• Supports multi-day camps.
• Attends all required NSCD training sessions and meets standards to pass training.
• Assists with NSCD volunteer and special events.
• Consistently follows safety procedures and utilizes appropriate safety equipment.
• Creates and maintains a friendly, congenial and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests and other employees.
Professional Performance
• Adhere to all Personnel Policies and Procedures for the Agency.
• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times; act as a role model both at and away from the Agency.
• Maintain a creative, team-building approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks.
• Performs all tasks and responsibilities with attention to detail and in a complete and timely manner, complying with Agency policies and standards and conforming to the scheduling requirements of the job and program.
• Maintain an awareness of the Agency’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies.
• Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of the clients, act with honesty and integrity in all aspects of Agency business.
• Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience.
• Actively strive to create and maintain a culturally sensitive environment through communication and interaction that demonstrates respect for diversity.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. A College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Special Education, or related field is a plus.
oMinimum Level 7 skiing ability required.
o Minimum one-year experience teaching skiing or snowboarding preferred.
o Current PSIA/AASI Certification in any of the following areas preferred: Alpine, Adaptive (DD, Blind, 3 Track, 4 Track, Mono ski, or bi ski), Snowboard, Nordic.
• One-year experience in adaptive sports instruction preferred.
• One-year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn new software as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing and report development.
• Ability to implement agency vision, mission, values, and strategic plan.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to assess and change priorities based upon agency needs.
• Strategic thinker who communicates professionally and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, donors, prospects, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain consistent exercise of discretion and confidentiality in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and exercise personal judgment in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of humor and integrity.
• Superior skills to organize, plan, and execute the full scope of required programs.
• Knowledge of disabilities and of adaptive recreation and equipment is desirable.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and meet background check criteria. Candidates may be required to meet criteria regarding clearance to drive company vehicles including 15 passenger vans and vehicles with large towing capacity, snowmobiles, surface and aerial lifts, if required by specific job duties.
Work Schedule
This is a seasonal, full-time/part-time position. The work varies based on seasonal programming needs. This position will require weekends and/or evenings, and holidays supporting the programming needs of the agency.
Salary The pay for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. Actual salaries will vary and may be above the base pay based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and credentials.
NSCD provides seasonal employees paid sick leave, time-and-a-half for holidays worked, and employees may participate in the 403b retirement plan if they meet minimum required hours worked.
Physical Requirements
• Able to work a majority of the time outside at high altitude in varying conditions including uneven and slick terrain and unpredictable weather and situations.
• Physically able to assist participants with adaptive recreation equipment, position adjustments, transfers, and movement during activities.
• Able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Dexterity, auditory and visual acuity to operate computers and phones or mobile devices.
• Auditory and visual acuity to interact with guests, students, clients on a daily basis.
• Able to successfully manage multiple, high-priority tasks in a fast-paced and often times crowded and noisy environment.
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