DISABLED SPORTS EASTERN SIERRA
Josh Pighetti is an experienced professional in the fields of recreation and outdoor instruction, currently serving as an Internship Supervisor and Staff Instructor at Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra since November 2016. With certifications as a PSIA Level 2 Alpine Instructor, PSIA Level 1 Adaptive Instructor, and AASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor, Josh has a strong focus on adaptive sports. Prior roles include Junior Lifeguard Instructor and Ocean Lifeguard with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Junior Guards Program Director for the City of Santa Barbara. Josh has also held positions in events coordination and volunteer leadership, including involvement with Special Olympics Southern California. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from Penn State University, complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Outdoor and Adventure Recreation from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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DISABLED SPORTS EASTERN SIERRA
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing adaptive sports and therapeutic outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. Alongside our professional year-round and seasonal staff, dedicated volunteers are essential to the success of our programs. Our programs provide opportunities for people of all ages with physical and/ or intellectual disabilities to have fun, healthy, inspiring experiences outdoors in the beautiful Eastern Sierra. In winter, our athletes alpine ski, Nordic ski, and snowboard at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center. In summer, we teach a variety of sports throughout the Eastern Sierra including road cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, hiking, fishing, and camping. In addition to daily lessons, we offer a variety of multi-day camps including programs for Wounded Warriors and families. We offer state-of-the-art adaptive equipment and specialized teaching methodologies to empower people with special needs to learn and achieve their outdoor recreation goals. Whether a student wants to pursue competition in a given sport or simply feel the sensation of sliding down a snow-covered slope, DSES provides customized, one-on-one lessons for each athlete. We are a proud partner of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, a Chapter of Disabled Sports USA, and a US Paralympic Sport Club.