Open VTC Positions
The Vertical Training Commission (VTC) is structured as a national commission within the National Speleological Society (NSS), tasked with overseeing vertical training of interested cavers within the United States. To do this, VTC helps define the vertical competencies and educational materials needed to train interested cavers through grottos, regional, and national events. VTC is structured with a board of regional coordinators and officers, as well as a curriculum committee, and we welcome any nominations or self-nominations to serve in these positions; please fill out an application below for open positions, or express your interest through our Get Involved survey.
Trainer
Open to any individual who wishes to train others in vertical techniques through grottos and other internal National Speleological Society (NSS) organizations. Individuals wishing to serve as a trainer should be vertical cavers who have previously taken Vertical Training Commission (VTC) curricula or demonstrate the minimum skills and have a previous record of teaching vertical techniques, and complete the VTC trainer course. Please provide your information below.
Master Trainers
Individuals who wish to train-the-trainers will be vertical cavers who have previously taken Vertical Training Commission (VTC) curricula or demonstrate the minimum vertical skills to demonstrate a good insight on handling various situations and problems, as well as complete the Master Trainer course. Please provide your information below to get started.