SKI INSTRUCTOR FOR DISABLED YOUTH

Ontario Track 3 Ski Association

Craigleith Ski Club, Caledon ON

As a ski instructor for Ontario Track 3 Ski Association, I had the opportunity to help with the physical and social development of youth with disabilities through the sport of skiing. This was a unique opportunity that allowed me to combine my passion for this sport with my desire to improve my adaptive communication skills. It was my involvement with this program that lead me to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomechanical engineering, to be able to further explore the technological innovations of rehabilitative equipment. 

​

Key roles and responsibilities included: 

• Providing mental, physical, and social support, maintaining trustworthy and reliable mentor-student relationships

• Encouraging skill development for each student, while ensuring appropriate, comfortable, and safe practice is maintained.

• Assisting with community outreach strategies for the organization by informing high school career centers about the rewarding volunteer opportunity.

• Interacting with mobility assistive ski equipment that was designed to assist each student’s specific needs