We have described the positions below. Remember, there is no Glacier without your help!
How to sign up
- Pick a role from the lists below.
- Click the red button to open our volunteer site (iVolunteer).
- Choose your role and shift, then save.
Indoor/Non-Skiing Volunteer Positions
| Role | Description | Number needed |
|---|---|---|
| Writer/Digital – Coaches Bios | Collect bios from coaches for the website, write, edit and upload to the Glacier website. | 1 |
| Newsflash Editor | Curate and collect information for club-wide distribution and draft email(s) and send to all members. | 1 |
| Manager of WhatsApp | Oversight of the messaging app for the club. | 1 |
| Administrator - Race Calendar | Create and manage the spreadsheet that includes races for all teams and distribute to club membership. | 1 |
| Skidaddle Committee | Plan, organize and prepare for the at-home annual Skidaddle race for U08/U10. (Will include some time outdoors, but not necessary to ski.) | 4 |
| Annual Banquet Committee | Plan, organize, coordinate the annual end of season banquet. This includes the creation of the theme, choosing of the location, catering, and includes working with the awards curator. | 8 + 1 lead |
| Slalom Slam Committee | Plan, organize and host the annual, high-profile Slalom Slam event held in March. | 8 + 1 lead |
| Awards Curator | Order and pick up awards/medals for all races/events hosted by Glacier. | 1 |
| Cleaning Crew – Glacier Room | Volunteers will manage garbage and ensure the Glacier Room at the upper level of the Moonstone Lodge is kept tidy during the season. | 10 + |
| Cleaning Crew – Coaches’ building | Every weekend cleaning of both floors, including the bathroom, straightening and tidying of the building. | 8 |
| Catering Crew – Race days at MSLM | Organize and curate food and beverages for race crews during home races. | 6 |
| Administrator – OCup and FIS Athlete account management | Oversee and track OCup and FIS athlete accounts, payments and follow-up for payment for races athletes attended. | 1 |
| Administrator – Visiting Teams | Create and send team receipts to all visiting teams that attend Glacier-hosted events. | 1 |
| Race Day Registration Crew | Check racers in on race days. Hand out bibs (the numbered vests racers wear), keep track of which bibs are out, and collect them at the end. No experience needed. You will get a short training before the season. | 4 |
| Bib and Ticket Coordinator | Prepare and organize bibs by team before race day. Manage lift and race tickets for racers and volunteers, and handle swaps, late arrivals, and missing bibs. | 1 |
| Race Day Timing Hut Crew | Work inside the timing hut with the Chief Timer. Set up and test the timers, stay in contact with the starter, and keep results flowing. Includes Timer A, Timer B, and a float (extra) timer who helps wherever needed. No experience needed. The club covers the cost of the Level 1 Official course (about 4 hours, no exam). | 6 |
| Race Administrator (Results) | Set up the race file in Split Second (our timing software), download athletes from AlpinePoints.ca, print start and competitor lists, register the race on Live Timing, and upload results after the race. Works closely with the Chief Timer. | 2 |
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On-hill/Outdoor/Skiing Volunteer roles
| Role | Description | Number needed |
|---|---|---|
| Photographers – Training (can include some non-skiing) | Take photos and capture short videos of athletes training on the hill throughout the season. The footage will be used for promotions and other video projects. | 4 |
| Training Day Timing Crew (can include some non-skiing) | Set up timing apparatus for coaches on training days. | 2 |
| BNet Crew (can also be non-skiing) | Set up BNet every morning and afternoon during training days. | 15 + 1 Lead |
| Chief of Race | Officiate and accountable for all at-home races. | 1 |
| Chief of Gates | Oversee all gate judges at home races and events. The role includes training others who can fulfill the role. | 1 |
| U8 Parent Assistants (non skiing) | Assist coaches with any non-ski related duties, including ensuring morning arrivals are organized and smooth. | 3 |
| Chief Timer | Lead the timing team at home races. Oversee all timing activity, talk with the Jury (the officials who make the final calls) by radio, produce race reports, and upload results. Works with the Race Administrator. Level 1 Official certification required. | 1 |
| Start Area Timing Crew (can include some non-skiing) | Set up the start wand, bury the wire, and test the headset and amplifier. Hand time the start and record each racer on the tape. | 2 |
| Finish Area Timing Crew (can include some non-skiing) | Set up the finish eyes (the photo sensors that stop the clock) and bury the wire. Run the display board and TV display, and hand time the finish. | 2 |
| Gate Judges | Stand beside a section of the course, watch every racer pass through your gates, and record any missed gates on a gate judge card. Report faults to the Jury after each run. The Chief of Gates provides training. | 15 |
| Race Crew | Help set up gates, safety netting, and fencing. Slip the course (side-slip on skis to smooth and firm up the snow) and reset the course between runs. Good skiing ability required. | 12 |
See an on-hill role you like? Sign up to volunteer
Not sure where you fit? Email volunteer@glacierskiclub.com and we will help you find a good match.