Adaptive Winter Equipment Lead

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact: Enrich Lives with Our Nonprofit Organization!

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the world? Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enable individuals living with physical, sensory, and neurodivergent challenges to participate, learn and excel in mountain sport and recreational activities in the Canadian Rockies. As a multi-sport, year-round organization who provides access to mountain sport and recreation, RMA offers adaptive sports equipment, specialized instructors, trained volunteers and unique training opportunities. Activities include biking, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, and much more! We are driven by our commitment to becoming the ‘go-to’ organization for accessible outdoor mountain experiences, and are dedicated to turning our vision into reality.

Position Details:

• This position is funding-dependent.
• Start Date: November 6, 2026
• End Date: April 30, 2027
• Timescale: 20-25 hours per week (flexible schedule, days of work are negotiable)
• Location: Bow Valley (Canmore / Banff / Kananaskis / Lake Louise), Alberta, Canada (majority of time spent at RMA office in Canmore, or at Sunshine Village Ski Resort)
• Working Conditions: Shared office/warehouse environment, physically demanding (lifting/pushing/pulling), potentially required to work outdoors in winter conditions
• Report To: Operations Manager

Position Overview:

The primary duties of the Adaptive Equipment Technician will include the maintenance and repair of all RMA’s winter sports equipment. This will include alpine sit skis, nordic sit skis, adaptive stand-up ski equipment, and other specialty adaptive equipment, and will involve ski waxing. Other aspects of this role may include managing adaptive equipment rental set up, delivering rental equipment orientations to participants, and administrative tracking of the equipment fleet.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• (About 75% of the role) Management of all RMA’s adaptive equipment:
• – Conduct regular maintenance and repair of all equipment (alpine sit skis, nordic sit skis, stand-up ski equipment, headsets/radios, parts & accessories).
• – Conduct regular cleaning and pack down of equipment
• – Maintain records and tracking of entire RMA equipment fleet
• – Communicate with Program Team on any equipment needs, replacement parts, and/or tools needed
• Assistance with RMA’s rental program:
• – Manage equipment rentals of nordic ski and hiking (setting up equipment, greeting guests at rental set up, conduct equipment orientations, and perform follow ups after rental)
• – Maintain accurate records of rental orientations and equipment setups for future rentals
• Ensure regular communication and transfer of responsibilities on days off
• Help with RMA’s marketing and outreach efforts:
• – Gather photo and video content to help showcase all areas of RMA operations
• – Assist with various fundraisers and/or outreach events
• Drive RMA vehicles and trailers to assist with any programming needs
• Assist with other duties as assigned

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