Jr. Mountain Bike Instructor - Giants Ridge

Guest Services, Inc.•Biwabik, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Jr. Mountain Bike Instructors will be introduced to working opportunities within the Mountain Bike industry. This position introduces Junior Instructors to skills needed to work and connect with leaders in the Mountain Sports School. Working as a Junior Instructor will provide an educational pathway preparing them for teaching certifications. This is a seasonal position, and Junior Instructors must be 14 years of age or older. Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is looking for enthusiastic and responsible young riders (ages 14-15) to join our team as Junior Mountain Bike Instructors this summer! This is a great opportunity for beginner instructors to build skills in leadership, guest service, and biking instruction by working alongside experienced staff. As a Junior Instructor, you’ll assist with group rides, games, and lessons – all while helping guests have a fun and safe day on the trails.

Requirements

Ability to mountain bike at a proficient level.
Ability to be enthusiastic and outgoing, accepting all assignments with equal enthusiasm.
Strong communication and guest service skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of guests and coworkers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by guests and coworkers in English.
Junior Instructors are between 14-16 years of age and must be 14 years old by June 1, 2026.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Must have sight, speech and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions.
Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced environment.
Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
Ability to work assigned weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assists the Mountain Bike Instructor in teaching riding skills to guests and summer camp groups.
Is knowledgeable in the principles and application of teaching mountain biking, demonstrates and communicates that knowledge clearly and positively.
Assists in organizing students into groups, getting kids ready for their lesson time, assisting students with riding various lifts, if required.
Directs guests to appropriate departments for ticket purchasing and equipment fitting.
Maintains excellent customer service while interacting with guests, coaches and athletes.
Assists in the daily set-up and take down of the Mountain Sports School.
Other duties as assigned.