Volunteer
Loveland Ski Club volunteers are what make it possible to run safe, well-organized races while keeping tuition costs down. Every family plays a part and we're deeply grateful for it.
The Work Deposit
Each season, your tuition invoice includes a refundable $500 work deposit (see program-specific amounts on our Programs page). You can fulfill all, some, or none of your required volunteer days — each day worked earns a $100 credit. Deposits are refunded in May and don't roll over to the next season. For example, completing 4 of 5 required days refunds $400; completing all 5 refunds the full $500.
If you have multiple children in LSC, you only need to complete the work requirement for your highest-level athlete. And if your schedule doesn't allow it, a friend, neighbor, or family member can work on your behalf — they'll even receive a complimentary lift ticket as a thank-you.
Ongoing Club Roles
Beyond race days, LSC members can take on season-long volunteer roles.
Have a skill or idea to offer that isn't listed?
Email administration@lovelandskiclub.com to pitch it to the Volunteer Committee.
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Plan and run a team get-together (1 day credit).
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Arrange coach lunches at races/competitions all season (2 days credit, awarded after the season).
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Physically demanding, on-skis work maintaining the B-net and race course (4-hour shifts).
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Credit varies by task: monthly meetings (3 days), Ski-A-Thon lead (3 days) or day-of volunteer (1 day), leading a club event (3 days), or soliciting $1,000+ in donations (3 days).
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Design, distribute, and analyze the season member survey, then report findings to the Program Director and Board (5 days credit).
Race day Positions
All volunteers sign in and out with Member Services to receive credit, and may not compete or forerun that day.
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(on-hill, ski/snowboard required) — Stands at the start, cues each racer to go, resets the wand, and communicates with timing via headset. Arrive 30 minutes early; expect to stand outdoors for extended periods.
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(on-hill, ski/snowboard required) — Lines up racers in bib order in the start corral, especially important on second runs, and flags any no-shows to the Start Referee.
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(on-hill, ski/snowboard required) — records each racer's time and bib number by hand as backup to electronic timing. Involves standing or kneeling for long stretches; trained morning-of.
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(on-hill, skis only — no snowboards) — sets up, maintains, and tears down the course: fixing holes, smoothing snow, replacing gates, and building nets and fencing. First on the hill, last to leave; physically demanding.
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(on-hill, ski/snowboard required, current USSA certification required) — oversees start or finish operations, documents racers, enforces course rules, and coordinates with the jury via radio. Working one day in this role earns 3 days of credit (new officials get a bonus: 2 tickets for 1 full day). Learn about USSA certification
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(off-hill; preference given to those unable to ski or snowboard) — handles ticket sales, customer service, and bib organization at the start and end of the day. A good fit for volunteers with limited mobility.
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(off-hill, done the day before) — shop for and assemble roughly 50 sandwiches at home the night before, then drop off sandwiches, water, and chips at Race Admin by 7am on race day. Bring your grocery receipt for reimbursement.
Support the Club
LSC is a nonprofit, and everything we do - the coaching, the venue set up, the programming - runs on the generosity of this community as much as it does on tuition. If you're in a position to chip in, even a small amount makes a real difference.