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​DXC SkiSparks mission is to introduce ski activities and inspire a love of cross-country skiing to keep our children healthy and active. DXC SkiSparks is open to all children age 4 to 14.

Meetings are held Sunday afternoons in January and February

at Lower Spirit Mountain Nordic Center (Grand Avenue Chalet). 

 

We are hiring our SkiSparks Leader. Find the job description

and compensation here.
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DXC partners with the Minnesota Youth Ski League

to provide a safe and fun experience for all abilities.

Volunteer sign-up, registration and more info

is available at the MYSL website: https://www.myxc.org/clubs/dxc-skisparks-1
 

Look at all the ways you can play a part! 

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SkiSparks Leader

• Task: Main coordinator for the club and the point of contact for MyXC Staff and families.

• Time Commitment: September - April, 2-3 hours a week

• Ski Experience: Background ski knowledge helpful.  No skiing required.

• Location: Personal computer and club meetings

SkiSparks Director

• Task: Admin support for the leader, primarily ordering club supplies, compiling attendance and organizing bibs.

• Time Commitment: 8-10 hours during the season.

• Ski Experience: No skiing required.

• Location: Personal computer and club meetings

SkiSparks Outreach Coordinator

• Task: Form connections to new communities and create a welcoming club.

• Time Commitment: September - April, 2-4 hours per month

• Ski Experience:  Background ski knowledge helpful. No skiing required.

• Location: Out in the community/schools, mentoring new families at club meetings

SkiSparks Equipment Manager

• Task: Manage, order, distribute and create storage plan for rental skis.

• Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week in November and December.  2-4 hours in March.

• Ski Experience: Background knowledge helpful. No skiing required.

• Location: Home or SMNC. 

SkiSparks Coach

• Task: Lead groups of skiers through weekly curriculum activities and games.

• Time Commitment: 6-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each

• Ski Experience: Beginner through elite. Must have ski equipment each week.

• Location: SMNC

SkiSparks Assistant Coach

• Task: Ski along with a group of kids and lead games. 

• Time Commitment: 6-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each

• Ski Experience:  Beginner through intermediate. Must have ski equipment each week.

• Location: SMNC

SkiSparks Sweeper

• Task: Ski in the back of a group and encourage kids.

• Time Commitment: 8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each

• Ski Experience: Beginner. Must have ski equipment each week.

• Location: SMNC

SkiSparks Junior Coach (high school age)

• Task: Ski with a group of kids and show them how fun skiing is.

• Time Commitment: 4-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each.

• Ski Experience: Intermediate through Elite.

• Location: SMNC

SkiSparks Photographer

• Task: Take pictures at club meetings with personal camera/phone and share with club members and MyXC Staff.

• Time Commitment: Shared position. Club meetings plus 2-4 hours during the season.

• Ski Experience:  No skiing required, but may be helpful at some locations to access groups.

• Location: SMNC. 

SkiSparks Chalet and/or Snack Coordinator

• Task: Coordinate and monitor a space and/or snack for club connection and weekly socializing.

• Time Commitment: 2-4 hours during the season.

• Ski Experience: No skiing required.

• Location: Personal computer and inside the meeting area (if available at club location) during club meetings.