Career Opportunities
The National Sports Center for the Disabled offers professional opportunities to individuals looking for dynamic and rewarding experiences. Positions are available at the Mountain location in Winter Park, Colorado and the Metro location in Denver, Colorado.
Employment Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Seasonal Program Instructor – Winter Park, CO
Under the supervisor of the Program Supervisor, the Program Instructor teaches adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation lessons to individuals with disabilities. This position includes instruction in activities for individuals, group lessons and custom programming. Instructors may determine usage of adaptive equipment and may also teach instructor and volunteer training clinics (if qualified). Program locations determined by activity schedule.
Job Description
Job Application
Interested in this opportunity? Please send your resume, cover letter, and the employee application to [email protected].
Program Instructor – Rock Climbing Specialist – Denver, CO
This Program Instructor role involves teaching adaptive sports and recreation lessons to individuals with disabilities, focusing on rock climbing during summer and a variety of winter sports. Responsibilities include lesson planning, equipment maintenance, volunteer supervision, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have experience in adaptive sports, climbing certifications, and skills in outdoor recreation activities. The position offers part-time work, requiring flexibility, physical stamina, and a passion for inclusive recreation.
Job Description
Job Application
Interested in this opportunity? Please send your resume, cover letter, and the employee application to [email protected].
Internship Opportunities
NSCD interns transform lives!
The NSCD offers internships in therapeutic recreation, recreation management, experiential education and sports/non-profit management.
College students and developing professionals are encouraged to apply. Interns must currently be enrolled in a University with affiliated coursework; recent graduates or experienced professionals are eligible for the concurrent fieldwork program following the intern application process. The NSCD can customize an internship to meet university requirements.
Internships are based around seven days a week/year-round programming and require weekend and evening work. All internship applications require resume, cover letter, and NSCD Internship Application. Scroll down for position categories descriptions and further information.
Special Events and Marketing Internship Application Information
Special Events and Marketing Internship Application Information
Adaptive Sports / Programming Internships and Application Information
Program Internship, Denver, CO
Therapeutic Recreation Internships and Application Information
Summer Program Internship, Winter Park, CO
Winter Program Internship, Winter Park, CO
Events and Marketing Internship Information
The Marketing & Special Events internship is available from mid-November through mid-April, with a minimum 3-month commitment of 24-40 hours per week, including some weekends. Internships are accepted on a rolling basis, depending on university and student needs, and the position provides shared housing in Winter Park along with a $300 monthly stipend. The intern will support the Development & Marketing team by creating strategic marketing content for fundraising, special events, and adaptive outdoor programs, while also assisting with event setup and breakdown. Additionally, the intern will engage with NSCD programs to capture content through videos, photos, and written stories, offering hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, special event planning, digital marketing, and event management.
Location: Winter Park, CO
Duration: November – April, specific dates can be planned around University requirements.
Housing: Provided plus a $300/month stipend
Detailed criteria can be found in the internship description.
Marketing Special Events Internship Description
Winter Program Internship | Winter Park, CO
Application deadline: September 30, 2024 – apply today! 
The Winter Park internship program is in Grand County, Colorado. Interns will be under the direct supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and meet all NCTRC requirements. Non- CTRS candidates who can commit to 560 hours over 14 weeks are also encouraged to apply.
We are an adaptive recreation and sports organization (not a clinical setting), similar to community-based programs.
This internship program is primarily focused on alpine and Nordic skiing; other opportunities may include Paralympic athlete training, snowshoeing, curling, sled hockey, and additional mountain adventure sports. We will provide training and equipment for all required activities.
Interns will have the opportunity to review participant files, assess, develop treatment plans and programming, lead individual and group activities, complete documentation, and make goal-related recommendations.
This internship is fast paced and provides the opportunity to be hands on with participants of all ages and diagnoses.
Location: Winter Park, CO
Duration: Late December-April. Specific dates can be planned around University requirements.
Housing: Available plus a $300/month stipend
Overview: Adaptive alpine and Nordic skiing
Winter Program Internship Description
Internship Application
Please submit application, applicant questions, resume and University requirements to [email protected].
Adaptive Sports / Programming Internships and Application Information
Program Internship | Denver, CO
Application Opens December 1st!
The NSCD is an adaptive recreation and sports organization (not a clinical setting). Program internships are based off programming that operates year-round, based out of Denver, Colorado. Programming is adventure-based recreation, sports leagues, clinics and camps located in the Denver Metro area. Program internships are supervised by the Program Director. Non-CTRS applicants are encouraged to apply.
Interns have the opportunity to have a tremendous amount of hands-on interactions with participants. This very active internship is focused on water sports, lakefront days, multi-day camps and sport specific clinics without a lot of downtime.
Interns will have the opportunity to review client files, assess, develop treatment plans and programming, train and lead group activities, complete progress notes and make goal-related recommendations.
If you are not directly affiliated with a University, follow the same application process. On the top of the application, complete the section to note your status.
Location: Denver, CO. Internships are based out of NSCD Adaptive Program Center hosted at Jefferson County Fairground.
Duration: Specific dates can be planned around University requirements.
Detailed criteria found on the internship description.
Program Internship Description
Please submit application, applicant questions, resume and University requirements to [email protected].
Therapeutic Recreation Internships and Application Information
Summer Program Internship | Winter Park, CO
Application Opens December 1st!
The Winter Park internship program is in Grand County, Colorado. Interns will be under the direct supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and meet all NCTRC requirements. Non- CTRS candidates who can commit to 560 hours over 14 weeks are also encouraged to apply. This internships position provides shared housing in Winter Park along with a $300 monthly stipend.
We are an adaptive recreation and sports organization (not a clinical setting), similar to community-based programs.
Interns will receive training and participate in the following programs: paddle sports, therapeutic horseback riding, white water rafting, hiking and a variety of other adventure-based activities.
Interns will have the opportunity to review participant files, assess, develop treatment plans and programming, lead individual and group activities, complete documentation, and make goal-related recommendations.
This internship is fast paced and provides the opportunity to be hands on with participants of all ages and diagnoses.
Location: Winter Park, CO
Duration: May-September, specific dates can be planned around University requirements.
Housing: Provided plus a $300/month stipend
Overview: Programming is adaptive adventure-based: including rafting, canoeing, resort activities and therapeutic horseback riding.
Detailed criteria can be found in the internship description.
