Mountain Bike Instructor - Summer 2026 Seasonal – Part Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Teach Mountain Bike lessons on the trails of the Steamboat Ski & Resort, Co., while patrolling and maintaining signage throughout the day. Will also be expected to assist guests and Patrol Team. Mountain bike riding experience and a valid CPR a must. Work bikes are NOT provided – you must be able to provide your own mountain bike. Pay incentives available for those candidates possessing certifications in both the medical and instructional arenas.

Requirements

Sports instruction/coaching/guiding experience strongly preferred
Read and write in the English language, Spanish is a plus
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurability standards
Instructor certification required or must be willing to obtain (PMBIA, Terramethod IDP, IMPBA’s ICP, or other accredited program)
Wilderness First Responder & Outdoor Emergency Care preferred
Valid CPR card and basic first-aid (8 hour course) required
Adhere to all Safety policies
Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp Service Excellence standards
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Must lift approximately 50 pounds, (O2 bottles, injured guests, DH mountain bikes)
Must stand and ride a bike for long periods of time
Work outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme mountain weather
Must ride a downhill mountain bike at a high level of proficiency
You must be able to provide your own mountain bike.

Nice To Haves

Experience using shovels, saws, hammers, and other common trail work and construction tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Instruct Mountain Biking lessons – while providing a safe, consistent, and memorable lesson experience to guests
Patrol, monitor, and maintain downhill trails and signage while enforcing ticketing as well as safety rules
Maintain first-aid supply bags and administer first-aid at appropriate level of training, documenting incidents that require first-aid
Provide information and assistance to the guest
Attendance mandatory at designated meeting times on days scheduled to work
Assist with transportation of guests via ATV, van or truck
Assist Patrollers with Patrol operations, basic first response within level of training
Trail maintenance as required on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Experience using shovels, saws, hammers, and other common trail work and construction tools preferred.
Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass