We want you
Join our Board
Join the Board of Directors of an organization committed to improving the self-esteem, independence, physical health, mental well-being, and sense of belonging in one’s community for persons with physical, developmental or cognitive challenges, through adaptive mountain sports and recreation activities.
The Ideal Board Member
- A respected member in the community and a leader in his/her peer group
- Has knowledge, skills and experience in one or more of the following: social services delivery, policy development, risk management, health and safety, fund development/sponsorship experience.
- Has an interest, knowledge or participation in RMA programming
Primary Responsibilities
- RMA’s highest level of decision making and legal authority
- Accountable for RMA’s resources and activities
- Define, through policy, the parameters of RMA
- Articulate and communicate RMA’s vision
Expectations
- Make a time commitment of averaging 10-15 hours per month
- Attend six board meetings per year and the annual general meeting
- Sit on one board committee, meeting as required
- Attend a strategic planning session every two to three years
- Attend special events
Strategic Objectives of RMA
- The recognized centre of excellence and leader in Canada for adaptive mountain sports.
- Deliver more, high quality year-round, inclusive, accessible programs open to a more diverse range of participants
- Financially sustainable with diversified income sources to enable growth
- Enabled by fit for purpose operational facilities and resources
- Recruit and retain a team of skilled, diverse, permanent and volunteer staff
- Effective system of governance
To Apply
- Submit a 2-3 page letter, describing:
- Your areas of interest and expertise
- Your reasons for wanting to serve Rocky Mountain Adaptive (“RMA”)
- The names of two personal references we can contact