After School Ski & Snowboard Club - Volunteer Chaperone Registration

AFTER SCHOOL SKI & SNOWBOARD PROGRAM - CHAPERONE RESPONSIBILITIES

As a chaperone for the students in the After-School Ski & Snowboard program, you are responsible for the supervision of students participating in the program. This includes while being transported to and from the ski area and while at the ski area or chalet.  The number of volunteers needed each year is based on registrations.  I understand that submitting my application does not automatically mean that I will be approved.  The Community Education office will communicate volunteer schedule needs as registrations firm up.

Every applicant must complete a volunteer background check found: communityed.mvpschools.org/youth/skiing-snowboarding

1. Please arrive at your assigned school before the students load buses at 2:30pm (middle school) and 3:15pm (high school). Be sure to check in with your school’s Coordinator in the front lobby (or designated area) each week when you arrive. For the return trip Middle School loads 8-8:15pm; leaving promptly at 8:15pm.  High School loads 8:15-8:30pm; leaving promptly at 8:30pm.

2. For liability reasons, students are required to ride their assigned bus both directions. Please take attendance as students board buses to leave school; attendance sheets will be given to the Ski Lead upon arrival in the Bears Den.

3. Upon arrival; help direct students to outdoor ski corrals for equipment storage and upstairs to the Bear Den. Walk through the bus and ensure all students have exited.

4. Chaperones will be assigned to assist in any of the following: lift ticket distribution, rental slip distribution, rental area assistance, ski lesson assistance, hill assistance, and chalet monitor.

5. A one-time fundamental skills group lesson will be provided at 4:30pm for registered middle schoolers and 5pm for registered high schoolers the first two weeks. Check in at the Lesson Counter at Wild Mountain. Students need to sign up ahead of time by calling 651-465-1100 or snowsports@wildmountain.com. Any and all students and chaperones are welcome to take part in the fundamental skills group lesson for either ski or snowboarding.

6. If students would like additional lessons they can be booked and paid for at 651-465-1100 or snowsports@wildmountain.com

7. Report any attendance discrepancies and/or any other problem to your ski lead and school coordinator.

8. There will be a ski lead present both evenings. Make sure to notify the Ski Lead of any incidents or injuries. If you need to contact the lead chaperone please ask a Wild employee to call them on a walkie-talkie. Complete an injury/incident report for even the most minor injury or incident. The Lead Chaperone will determine if a parent should be called.

9. Wild has reserved the Bears Den for our program. Students can keep their belongings in the Den, although the area will be unsupervised. Please encourage students to keep valuables either with them or in a locker.  Ski's & Snowboard's should stay outside on the ski corrals.

10. Please use and encourage students to use the ski corral: $1/day or $15/season pass (add-on)

11. During departure, assist students with finding all belongings and leaving the Bears Den clean and tidy.

12. Ski Lead will return the attendance sheet for departure. While loading buses for return trip; attendance will be taken again. This will ensure that only registered students get on the bus, and that the same kids who rode the bus from school are on the bus to return to school at the end of the night. If there is a discrepancy; lead chaperone will assist in finding the missing student or solving the issue.

13. Ski Lead will approve bus departure once the attendance sheet is verified.

14. After returning to school, do a final walk through of the bus. Encourage students to clean up any trash. Make sure all items have been taken. Do not leave until all students have been picked up. Report any extreme tardiness of parents to the Coordinator.

15. Have a great time!