Program director

Duties: The mission of the Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) is to provide outdoor sport and recreational experiences for people with disabilities. These activities are provided regardless of individual financial limitations and create a fun atmosphere for learning and enhanced self-esteem.

The Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) offers seasonal internship opportunities. If interested in therapeutic recreation, group and individual outdoor adventure education, or working with individuals with disabilities, this organization will provide a unique environment to develop your skills. An ideal candidate will have experience in outdoor recreation (skiing/snowboarding, cycling, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding).

Interns will assist in providing recreation experiences in conjunction with full-time/seasonal staff and volunteers while supporting the Adaptive Sports Association’s mission and organizational goals. This position is offered in the summer and winter in accordance to hours needed by the student. ASA offers both paid and unpaid internships.

Interns will be involved with all aspects of the winter and/or summer programs including program planning, implementation, evaluations, leading clinics, equipment maintenance, and other miscellaneous office duties and projects. Time will be spent both indoors and outdoors. Percentage of time in and out will depend on individual intern requirements. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Each intern will work directly with the program director to design an internship agreement that outlines specific responsibilities and expectations of both the intern and the program staff s will be completed and mutually agreed upon before the start of the internship. ASA meets the requirement to host a CTRS student. Paid internships require a minimum of 32 hrs/week.

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Benefits for Paid Interns:

Resumes are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please send a resume with a cover letter to  Please include detailed requirements of the specific program/department that you are involved in.