Ski Club / Chaperones
Come along as a chaperone.
Every adult on the mountain is a volunteer parent. Here is what the job involves, and why we need about twenty-five of you across the season.
Twenty-five spots across the season
We cannot run this without parents.
Ski Club has no paid staff. Each trip needs about five adults, and there are five trips — so we need roughly twenty-five chaperone spots filled across the season. That only happens if most families take a turn.
Chaperoning is highly encouraged for every family. Chaperones handle bus loading, headcounts, rentals, boots, lift-pass problems, lesson transitions, and the child who is cold and finished for the night. You do not need to be a strong skier — several of the most useful jobs happen entirely inside the rental building, and some chaperones never put on skis.
You pick your trip. Once the five Fridays are confirmed, families claim a date on SignUpGenius. Two parents from the same family can split it. Every parent who wants to come along will get the chance.
What the job actually is
Four hours, mostly logistics.
Loading and headcounts
Getting the group and their gear onto the bus, counted, and out the gate close to on time.
Rentals and boots
The heaviest lift of the night, especially on the first two trips. No skiing required — this happens entirely indoors.
Lessons and transitions
Getting students to the right instructor, then back out for free ski. Chaperones are stationed at the beginner area and at the base near Guest Services.
Everyone back on the bus
Final headcount, gear accounted for, and an arrival estimate emailed to parents before the bus rolls.
You will not be alone or unbriefed. Chaperones carry walkie-talkies and are assigned fixed stations. Students wear a red St. Bart's armband so they are easy to spot in a busy base area, and chaperones are clearly marked too.