Mountain Biking Instructor

Perks

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

• Employment Status: Full or Part Time Seasonal
• Wage Range: $ 20.00 - $23.00
• Minimum Age: 15 years old
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Driver Verification
  
  Required:
  
  No

The Mountain Bike Instructor is responsible for delivering safe, engaging, and skill-appropriate mountain biking instruction to individuals or groups of all ages and experience levels. This role involves teaching beginner to advanced riding techniques, promoting trail etiquette, and ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment. Instructors must demonstrate strong communication skills, a passion for biking, and a commitment to safety and outdoor education for our 4‑day summer bike camps.

• Teach lessons utilizing recognized methodology accepted by the Bike Instructor Certification Program (BICP), with an emphasis on safety, fun, and learning while upholding the highest levels of guest service.
• Teach riders of varying experience levels core mountain biking techniques such as body positioning, braking, cornering, climbing, descending, and navigating technical terrain.
• Promote trail stewardship and etiquette by educating riders on responsible trail use, environmental awareness, and respectful behavior toward other trail users.
• Responsible for teaching and managing groups of 1 to 8 students ranging from 8 to 13 years old of differing abilities.
• Willingness to develop personal skills in the realms of guest, teaching and technical skills.
• Conduct pre‑ride safety checks, assess trail conditions, and enforce the use of proper protective gear. Monitor participants for fatigue or injury and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Prepare and organize teaching aids, route plans, and safety protocols to ensure smooth and effective sessions.
• Teach students basic bike repair including replacing or repairing bike tire tubes.

• Minor first aid
• Excellent and professional verbal communication skills are necessary
• Ability to work in a team environment

• License/Certifications - BICP (Bike Instructor Certification Program) Level 1 preferred, Ride Leader Certification required.
• Technical
  - None
• Physical Capabilities
  - Expert mountain bike rider required due to the terrain available at Schweitzer
• Additional
  - Must be able to communicate instructions to others, full suspension bike required, personal pads and helmets required.

• Minimum education required - none
• Minimum time in related position
  - At least 1 season of previous mountain bike instruction experience

Bike, first aid gear, bike repair kit, helmet, pads