Downhill Mountain Bike Instructor - Summer 2026

POWDR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Professional, fun, energetic individual with strong communication skills to teach Kids Mt Bike Camps to ages 8-15. Applicants must enjoy working with kids of varying skill levels. Must be able to ride at an advanced level. Comfortable with downhill terrain, jumps, and drops. International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) or Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBI) certification or background working with and organizing groups is a plus, as well as CPR and first aid. Must have a passion for Mt. Biking and the mountain environment. Must be able to work outside in all conditions. Looking for instructors who can work midweek through July and August, and commit to a Monday through Friday, or Monday through Wednesday schedule. Some options for Private lessons any day of the week.

Requirements

• Must be able to ride at an advanced level.
• Comfortable with downhill terrain, jumps, and drops.
• Must have a passion for Mt. Biking and the mountain environment.
• Must be able to work outside in all conditions.
• Must be able to remain outside in all weather conditions during lessons.
• Ability to ride advanced downhill terrain, including jumps and drops, and have bike maintenance experience.
• Can remain outside in all conditions for long periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of being on a bike and wear protective equipment for the entire lesson.
• Applicants must own their own riding equipment. This includes a full-faced helmet. elbow and knee pads.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience or coaching preferred.
• In addition to the specific conditions below, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.
• Minimum Age Requirement: 18+

Nice To Haves

• International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) or Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBI) certification or background working with and organizing groups is a plus, as well as CPR and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mt. Biking to all ages.
• Responsible for delivering exciting lessons to provide students with a positive and successful learning experience.
• Display strong decision-making skills that allow for a safe learning environment.
• Skilled in riding advanced downhill terrain, including jumps and drops.
• Instructors are responsible for the well-being of their students at all times during the lesson.
• Teach mountain bike maintenance and safety inspection to students.
• Attend designated trainings to develop personal and professional riding and teaching skills.

Benefits

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Employee housing program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounter daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED