Girls Mountain Bike Program Coach Cycle Effect empower young women mountain biking

Summary

A Girls Mountain Bike Program Coach at The Cycle Effect (TCE) empowers young women by creating a fun, inclusive environment where participants build confidence and mountain biking skills. Coaches plan and lead practices, facilitate mentorship discussions, model TCE’s core values, and ensure safe trail riding. The role also involves communication with participants and families, helping with logistics like driving the transport van, and participating in team training and meetings.

Coaches must be reliable, enthusiastic, and compassionate, with certifications like CPR/First Aid and the ability to ride a mountain bike.

• ★ Radiate positivity and enthusiasm
• ★ Be flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed
• ★ Cultivate a fun and positive environment within our TCE values while helping participants continually improve and challenge themselves on their bikes
• ★ Be punctual, reliable, and accountable to deadlines and commitments
• ★ Be a youth professional and love to work with students in 5th-12th grades
• ★ Show kindness, compassion, and gratitude towards others
• ★ Work alongside other Coaches and the County Manager
• ★ Support a positive working environment for the whole team horizontally and vertically
• ★ Embrace and exemplify our organization’s mission and values

• ★ Support the County Manager and team by creating and effectively communicating practice plans
• ★ Use the TCE mentorship curriculum to lead mentorship discussions at practices
• ★ Cultivate a positive environment based on our six TCE values
• ★ Build a positive, values-driven environment by attending coach meetings and all trainings, which contribute to connection and strong team culture
• ★ Support and coach participants to help improve upon their bike skills
• ★ Follow risk management procedures to help keep participants safe
• ★ Be a ride leader and implement effective strategies for group management on trails
• ★ Effective and consistent communication with participants, families, and coworkers
• ★ Stay informed by reading the County Manager’s weekly update emails and Whats App communications regularly
• ★ Develop relationships and build rapport with participants and families through TCE sessions and practices, indoor programming, and/or additional TCE gatherings/events
• ★ Accurately track attendance for participants, coaches, and volunteers
• ★ Complete practice report forms and follow up on incident report forms
• ★ Submit personal time cards and expense report forms in a timely manner
• ★ Use the company’s Google Suite tools and Whats App, with these apps downloaded and actively used on a mobile device to ensure clear, timely communication with the team
• ★ Assist your County Manager by being available to drive the transport van and/or trailer for TCE bike practices, indoor practices, adventure days, excursions, and race experiences
• ★ Communicate any van and trailer maintenance needs to your County Manager

• ❏ Be at least 18 years old
• ❏ A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• ❏ Hold a valid driver’s license and reside in the county of team
• ❏ Attend the org-wide Coaches Training Kickoff in addition to the coaches training held prior to the session(s) you have committed to coaching
• ❏ Commit to coaching at least one bike session each year (16–24 practices, about 4–10 hours per week). Because TCE offers year-round programming, practice schedules and opportunities may vary. Coaches will communicate their availability in advance.
• ❏ Must be available for evening sessions, including coaching indoor practices and driving company vehicles as part of a coaching shift.
• ❏ When needed, assist the County Manager at outreach events to help with recruitment
• ❏ Be available to assist the County Manager at special events and gatherings outside of sessions including weekend coaching sessions, when necessary
• ❏ Be available to attend TCE race experiences throughout the year
• ❏ Be able to obtain your First-Aid CPR, Safe Sport, Ride Leader, Heads Up concussion training, and Colorado Mandatory Report training certification within the first 30 days of employment; WFA/WFR preferred
• ❏ Submit to a background check
• ❏ Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred
• ❏ Training is provided to help new employees succeed in the role.

• ❏ Lifting, moving or exerting force up to 50 lbs
• ❏ Ride a mountain bike for a minimum of 3 hours at a time
• ❏ Reaching, pushing, or pulling with arms/hands up to 50lbs
• ❏ Climbing and balancing
• ❏ Kneeling, crawling, and crouching
• ❏ Working outdoors in heat and cold temperatures

Ready to inspire and make a difference? Apply now and become a part of The Cycle Effect!