Opportunities From: Foothills Nordic Ski Club Volunteering

We are looking for a few volunteers to assist with Beckie Scott Sprints during sessions the week of February 3-5 , 2026. This opportunity is OUTDOORS - please dress for the weather!

As a volunteer assisting with Beckie Scott Sprints, you will either be tracking times, or names of children racing. No equipment or experience necessary, other than a cellphone and a positive attitude!

We are opening up the Confederation Park Warming Hut for the ski season and we are looking for hosts to take care of the hut and welcome our skiers, coaches and families. 

As a warming hut volunteer, your role is to create a welcoming and safe environment for skiers and their families. Each shift is staffed by two volunteers who are to stay in the warming hut. Here's what you'll do:

Key Responsibilities:

Be Welcoming

Greet everyone who enters the clubhouse warmly.

Ask what brought them to the park and share information about Foothills programs when appropriate.

Encourage Participation

Suggest casual, non-member users purchase a trail pass to support the park.

Provide Assistance

Offer access to the first aid kit if needed.

Direct visitors outside for washrooms and garbage disposal.

Ensure Space Guidelines are Followed

Glass Room: Reserved for coaches only.

Entrance Area: Open to everyone, boots are permitted.

Main Area: A "boots-off" gathering space; clothing changes should be done behind the curtained area when available.

Lost and Found

Place the lost-and-found bin outside during your shift and bring it back in at the end of the night.

Track Visitors

Record the number of visitors on the clipboard.

Note Feedback

Write down any suggestions or questions from guests, including contact information if they request a follow-up.

Clean Up

Wipe down table tops with Lysol wipes.

Vacuum the floors if necessary.

By following these guidelines, you’ll help maintain a friendly, organized, and safe space for everyone to enjoy.

We are opening up the Confederation Park Warming Hut for the ski season and we are looking for hosts to take care of the hut and welcome our skiers, coaches and families. 

As a warming hut volunteer, your role is to create a welcoming and safe environment for skiers and their families. Each shift is staffed by two volunteers who are to stay in the warming hut. Here's what you'll do:

Key Responsibilities:

Be Welcoming

Greet everyone who enters the clubhouse warmly.

Ask what brought them to the park and share information about Foothills programs when appropriate.

Encourage Participation

Suggest casual, non-member users purchase a trail pass to support the park.

Provide Assistance

Offer access to the first aid kit if needed.

Direct visitors outside for washrooms and garbage disposal.

Ensure Space Guidelines are Followed

Glass Room: Reserved for coaches only.

Entrance Area: Open to everyone, boots are permitted.

Main Area: A "boots-off" gathering space; clothing changes should be done behind the curtained area when available.

Lost and Found

Place the lost-and-found bin outside during your shift and bring it back in at the end of the night.

Track Visitors

Record the number of visitors on the clipboard.

Note Feedback

Write down any suggestions or questions from guests, including contact information if they request a follow-up.

Clean Up

Wipe down table tops with Lysol wipes.

Vacuum the floors if necessary.

By following these guidelines, you’ll help maintain a friendly, organized, and safe space for everyone to enjoy.

We are opening up the Confederation Park Warming Hut for the ski season and we are looking for hosts to take care of the hut and welcome our skiers, coaches and families. 

As a warming hut volunteer, your role is to create a welcoming and safe environment for skiers and their families. Each shift is staffed by two volunteers who are to stay in the warming hut. Here's what you'll do:

Key Responsibilities:

Be Welcoming

Greet everyone who enters the clubhouse warmly.

Ask what brought them to the park and share information about Foothills programs when appropriate.

Encourage Participation

Suggest casual, non-member users purchase a trail pass to support the park.

Provide Assistance

Offer access to the first aid kit if needed.

Direct visitors outside for washrooms and garbage disposal.

Ensure Space Guidelines are Followed

Glass Room: Reserved for coaches only.

Entrance Area: Open to everyone, boots are permitted.

Main Area: A "boots-off" gathering space; clothing changes should be done behind the curtained area when available.

Lost and Found

Place the lost-and-found bin outside during your shift and bring it back in at the end of the night.

Track Visitors

Record the number of visitors on the clipboard.

Note Feedback

Write down any suggestions or questions from guests, including contact information if they request a follow-up.

Clean Up

Wipe down table tops with Lysol wipes.

Vacuum the floors if necessary.

By following these guidelines, you’ll help maintain a friendly, organized, and safe space for everyone to enjoy.

We are opening up the Confederation Park Warming Hut for the ski season and we are looking for hosts to take care of the hut and welcome our skiers, coaches and families. 

As a warming hut volunteer, your role is to create a welcoming and safe environment for skiers and their families. Each shift is staffed by two volunteers who are to stay in the warming hut. Here's what you'll do:

Key Responsibilities:

Be Welcoming

Greet everyone who enters the clubhouse warmly.

Ask what brought them to the park and share information about Foothills programs when appropriate.

Encourage Participation

Suggest casual, non-member users purchase a trail pass to support the park.

Provide Assistance

Offer access to the first aid kit if needed.

Direct visitors outside for washrooms and garbage disposal.

Ensure Space Guidelines are Followed

Glass Room: Reserved for coaches only.

Entrance Area: Open to everyone, boots are permitted.

Main Area: A "boots-off" gathering space; clothing changes should be done behind the curtained area when available.

Lost and Found

Place the lost-and-found bin outside during your shift and bring it back in at the end of the night.

Track Visitors

Record the number of visitors on the clipboard.

Note Feedback

Write down any suggestions or questions from guests, including contact information if they request a follow-up.

Clean Up

Wipe down table tops with Lysol wipes.

Vacuum the floors if necessary.

By following these guidelines, you’ll help maintain a friendly, organized, and safe space for everyone to enjoy.

Hello! We are looking for 1-2 parents to support our JR 1 coaches on Wednesday evenings between 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM. This role is ideally fulfilled on skis.

Hello! We are looking for 1-2 parents to support our JR 2 coaches on Wednesday evenings between 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM. This role is ideally fulfilled on skis.

A day dedicated to fun-filled skiing activities and community bonding for FNSC program participants and friends at Maple Ridge Golf Course from 10 AM to 12 PM. We encourage all families to participate and make the most of this exciting event. We are also on the lookout for more volunteers to help make Ski Fun Day an even greater success. If you are available to lend a hand, please let us know. Your support is invaluable, and we appreciate everyone who contributes to making this day memorable for our young skiers.

Your assistance at our upcoming Ski Fun Day on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 9 AM to 1 PM is invaluable to our program's success! Tasks include setup, supporting participants and families throughout the event, and event take-down. Detailed Ski Fun Day information will follow in an email next week or can be found on Team Snap. The updated schedule with comprehensive details is now available on Team Snap. 

Foothills Nordic Ski Club is participating in Market Mall’s Olympic Days, and we’re looking for friendly volunteers to help promote cross-country and biathlon.

Volunteers will act as sport ambassadors by welcoming the public, helping demonstrate a Concept Ski Erg and biathlon shooting (Eco-Aims), and answering basic questions about Foothills programs. Mall staff will be on-site for support, and no technical expertise is required.

This is a fun, flexible opportunity to share your passion for Nordic sport and help inspire future athletes!

Help run our soft launch event for the 2026–27 ski rental program. You’ll support guests across at the entrance and direct them to the stations (ski rental, refreshments, fire pit, and club/Confed info), ensuring a safe, welcoming, and informative experience.

Help run our soft launch event for the 2026–27 ski rental program. You’ll support guests across multiple stations (ski rental, refreshments, fire pit, and club/Confed info), ensuring a safe, welcoming, and informative experience.

Check at Pocaterra Hut at 11am

Description: Ride (as a passenger) on the ATV up to Elk Pass, help bury aid station supplies in snow. Wear warm clothes. You can ski down from Elk Pass if you want – it’s like cat skiing!

Ski a 16km loop (Elkwood-Boulton-Elkwood) placing flags and signs as you go. To do this job, you must be a strong skier able to carry a backpack or pull a pulk. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at start of your shift.

Ski a 15km loop (Pocaterra-Elkwood-Pocaterra) placing flags and signs. Must be a strong skier able to carry a heavy pack.

Ski an 18km loop (Boulton-Elk Pass-Boulton) placing flags and signs as you go. To do this job you must be a strong skier, able to ski while carry a backpack or a pulk full of signs and flags. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Help the PLPP trail crew to shovel snow to prepare the kids’ course for the Cookie Race. The kids’ course is just across the highway from Pocaterra Hut. Wear warm clothes and be ready to get some exercise.

Establish and provide communications between Pocaterra and remote course locations. Report to Jeremy Myers, Chief of Competition.

Race and help at the finish line.

Ferry people and gear from Elk Pass parking lot to the Elk Pass feed station on the club's tracked ATV. Requires provincial operators course certificate. Report to the Chief of Refreshments. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Check at Pocaterra Hut at 8:45am

Description: Pick up feed station supplies (cookies, hot chocolate, Gatorade) at Pocaterra Hut, drive them to the Elk Pass parking lot (20min drive), and deliver them to the ATV driver. You must deliver the supplies to the Elk Pass parking lot at 9:30am.

Duties: Ski an 11km section of trail (Boulton-Pocaterra) after last racer, collecting flags and signs. Must be a strong skier able to carry a backpack. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. 

Remain near Pocaterra hut during race, ready to provide medical attention in the unlikely event of an emergency. Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office and a registered nurse. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift.

Serve cookies and soup to racers and volunteers. Report to Maz Bouz, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Be prepared to provide first aid to skiers on the course or near the finish line. Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office and a registered nurse.

Ski a 15km loop (Pocaterra-Elkwood-Pocaterra) behind last skier, collecting flags and signs. Must be a strong skier able to carry a backpack. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift.

Serve cookies and soup to racers and volunteers. Report to Maz Bate, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Ski 4km from hut to Pocaterra/Lynx junction, direct skiers to stay on course.

JR sweep 5km (ski 5km course behind the last racer) Duties: Ski 5km course behind last racer. You must be a strong skier. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1. Volunteer positions: 1.

JR 2km/1km/0.5km start line (organize excited kids by category, arrange them for start) Duties: Organize excited kids by category, arrange them for start. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at kids course at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 2. Volunteer positions: 4

JR 0.5km lead skier (young skier ~12yrs old to ski in front of the herd) Duties: Ski in front of the herd guiding them around 1km course. Should be fast young skier ~12yrs old. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at kids course at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1. Volunteer Positions: 2

JR 1km lead skier (young skier ~12yrs old to ski in front of the herd) Duties: Ski in front of the herd guiding them around 1km course. Should be fast young skier ~12yrs old. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at kids course at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1. Volunteer Positions: 2

JR 5km marshal (ski to a point on the course, ensure 5km skiers stay on course) Duties: Ski to a point on the 5km course, ensure 5km skiers stay on course. Must be a reasonable skier. Help to collect flags and signs from the course. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of shift. Volunteer hours: 3. Volunteer positions: 3.

Cheer on young skiers and keep them on course. You can wear boots or skis.

With your truck or SUV, tow the Nordiq Alberta trailer from Pocaterra Hut to Confederation Park. Depart from Pocaterra after the race at about 4:30pm. This trailer has a 2" hitch, a standard cylindrical electrcial plug, and weighs about 2000lbs. Report to transportation co-ordinator Tom Lambert.

Record times as racers cross the finish line, just outside Pocaterra Hut. No experience needed. Report to Jeremy Myers, Chief of Timing. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Record times as racers cross the finish line, just outside Pocaterra Hut. No experience needed. Report to Jeremy Myers, Chief of Timing. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Record times as racers cross the finish line, just outside Pocaterra Hut. No experience needed. Report to Jeremy Myers, the Chief of Timing. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

JR 3km/5km finish line (hand out candy bags) Duties: Hand out candy bags to young skiers at finish line. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 1.Volunteer positions: 2.

Herd racers into position at start line, prevent non-racers from entering the start area. Report to Ben Guerard, the Chief of Timing. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Serve cookies & drinks to racers at Elkwood feed station, an easy walk from the Elkwood Amphitheatre parking lot. Dress warmly! Report to Maz Bouz, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Serve cookies & drinks to racers at Boulton feed station, an easy walk from the Boulton parking lot. Dress warmly! Report to Maz Bate, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Serve cookies & drinks to racers at Elk Pass feed station, a 7km ski from the Elk Pass parking lot to Elk Pass. Dress warmly! Report to Maz Bate, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Help final cookie sorting just before race starts. This is a good job for teenage kids. Report to Maz Bouz, Chief of Refreshments. Check in at the soup tent outside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Put on a safety vest and bask in the authority it confers. As cars enter the Pocaterra Hut parking lot, direct them to park sensibly and not block the path of the shuttle bus. Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office. Report to the race office inside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

Controllers take position at key points on the course to track skiers’ progress and ensure no one goes missing. This job requires skis, warm boots, warm clothes, a hardy soul, and a thermos of hot chocolate.This is a great job to do with a friend. You will get to see many skiers go by and feel like your’e right in the action!Need some volunteer hours? This is a good way to tick those off!  Report to Steve Layden, Chief of Controllers. Check in at Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift. Controllers ensure that all skiers return safely!

Duties: Ski a 5km section of trail (Elkwood-Boulton) after last racer, collecting flags and signs. Must be a strong skier able to carry a backpack. Report to Scott Jensen, Chief of Course. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. 

JR 3km marshal (ski to a point on the course, ensure 3km skiers stay on course) Duties: Ski to a point on the 3km course, ensure 3km skiers stay on course. Must be a reasonable skier. Help to collect flags and signs. Report to Chief of Jackrabbits. Check in at Pocaterra hut at start of your shift. Volunteer hours: 3. Volunteer positions: 3.

Stand in the bib tent (just outside Pocaterra Hut), smile, and hand out bibs and transponders to registered skiers as they arrive for the race. Dress warmly! Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office

Organize the handful of volunteers in the bib tent (just outside Pocaterra Hut) to ensure smooth operation. Dress warmly! Report to Ann Lohka, Chief of Race Office. Check in at the race office inside Pocaterra Hut at the start of your shift.

With your truck, tow the club's Defender trailer to Good Time Party Rentals (4605 76th Ave SE) to return rental gear, then to Confed golf course to unhitch. This trailer has a 2 5/16" hitch, a standard cylindrical electrical plug, and weighs about 5000lbs. Report to transportation coordinator Jeremy Myers.

Responsible for being key contact for parents and to communicate with the team.  Organize team social activities for athletes and parents.  Liaise with coaches, biathlon manager, other coordinators (XC and Biathlon) and parents.

We are seeking a dedicated Ski Fun Day Lead to help bring to life two exciting community events for Foothills Nordic Ski Club:

In this leadership role, you will help plan, coordinate, and support two fun-filled days of skiing activities designed to bring together FNSC program participants, families, and friends. Your efforts will help create a welcoming and engaging environment for our young skiers and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up course including fencing, barricades, v-boards, flagging and safety equipment.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Specific details and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

Organizing Committee Chair

Competition Lead

Take down course including fencing, barricades, flagging and safety equipment.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Specific details and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

Set up course including fencing, barricades, v-boards, flagging and safety equipment.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Specific details and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

Course Recorders/Callers are positioned in groups of 2 at key locations on course to record athletes as they go by.  You will be on course for the morning and afternoon races with a break for lunch. Location is at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Specific details and pre-race meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

This position is out on the race course during the event to provide maintenance at key locations using shovels and/or rakes.  You will be out for both the morning and afternoon races with a break for lunch. Specific details and pre-race meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

Take down course including fencing, barricades, flagging and safety equipment.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Specific details and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

Volunteer Coach Needed at Maple Ridge.  Programs will run on Monday, time to be determined. 

If you have any questions or concerns, regarding your training requirements, please contact Serena Moar at programs@foothillsnordic.ca.

Represent Foothills at Bow Corridor Regional Race Series

Volunteer Coach - assisting with Adult Learn to Ski Programming.

We’re looking for a proactive, community-minded leader to take the reins in getting the Foothills Nordic Clubhouse ready for the season. The Clubhouse will be open for FNSC families during ski lessons, and we want it to be a warm, welcoming hub for our community. As the Clubhouse Coordinator, you will lead a small committee of parent volunteers to develop a vision, create a plan, and oversee the setup of the space.

Assist the performance coaches deliver programming

This role involves setting up the volunteer registration and tracking system, checking in volunteers, and assigning tasks. The position requires calmness under pressure, patience, and comfort with computers. You will also be the go-to person for volunteers on race days.

This position focuses on organizing refreshments and prizes, arranging for food deliveries, and managing logistics at the finish area. It involves some pre-race organization, but you will have the chance to watch the races as well.