Mountain Bike Instructor - Giants Ridge

Guest Services, Inc.•Biwabik, MN

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Instructors are professionals who are committed to providing exceptional customer service by teaching the techniques of mountain biking to guests. Instructors are part of a team dedicated to guest safety, fun and learning. Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, is looking for energetic, motivated individuals to join our team as Mountain Bike Instructors for the summer season! In this role, you’ll assist with planning and leading mountain biking activities and lessons for guests of all skill levels. You’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment on the trails, all while sharing your enthusiasm for the sport. If you have strong biking skills, enjoy working outdoors, and want to be part of a team that creates memorable experiences, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.
Ability to work with guests of all ages and skill levels.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate skill level of riding
PMBIA/GSMBC Certification

Responsibilities

Upholds the highest level of student safety on varied terrain with changing conditions.
Prepares and plans lessons to meet individual skill needs.
Instructs guests in groups and private lessons and teaches proper technique and skills for ability levels.
Ensures guests are equipped with the appropriate bike, performs bike maintenance safety checks, and confirms proper helmet fit.
Teaches guests how to safely load and unload lifts.
Assists in the daily set-up and take down of the Mountain Sports School.
Follows the Responsibility Code and ensures guest safety on varied terrain and weather conditions.
Reports any injuries or incidents.
Continually learns and updates teaching, technical and mountain biking skills based on PMBIA/GSMBC standards.
Performs all other duties as assigned.