Mountain Bike Instructor

Stratton Mountain•Stratton, VT

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES . BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type). Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes Free or discounted IKON pass Discounted golf & fitness center memberships Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs Retail + F&B discounts Friends & family tickets Onsite medical clinic Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs 401(k) plan with company match Discounted tuition plan Paid parental leave Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation Additional perks & benefits for year round employees POSITION SUMMARY The Bike Instructor is primarily responsible for coaching and guiding Downhill Mountain biking lesson guests of Stratton Mountain Resort. Lessons are taught using similar methodologies to the Professional Ski Instructors of America/American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Instructors will create a safe, fun, and positive learning environment that is catered to the needs of our guests. This is a seasonal part-time opportunity, compensation for this role begins at $20.00/hour.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a High School Diploma, or equivalent
Must be 16+ years of age
Fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
Excellent guest service skills
Excellent communication skills
Must work well in a team environment
Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions

Nice To Haves

PSAI/AASI, PMBI or ICP affiliation, preferred
Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains morning presence in the Bike Shop to greet and talk with guests, provide bike park information and updates, answer questions and inform riders of the instructional program options available to them
Meet assigned riders / groups at meeting area at the meeting time to start the session
Conduct lessons / programs in accordance with Stratton Bike Park training guidelines
Acts as an ambassador at all times within the Bike Park, offering assistance , information, and guidance to riders
Maintain awareness of all areas of the bike park for potential hazards including but not limited to downed trees, limbs and branches, missing or damaged signage, soil or rock erosion, feature damage or degradation and reports any concerns to the Mountain Bike Manager
Will be on occasion to assist with other bike park operations or events when called upon to do so
Assist bike patrol with daily opening and closing trail sweeps
Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain with constantly changing weather conditions
Assisting guests with transportation of equipment
Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift
Participate in required trainings and orientation
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
Free or discounted IKON pass
Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
Retail + F&B discounts
Friends & family tickets
Onsite medical clinic
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
401(k) plan with company match
Discounted tuition plan
Paid parental leave
Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation
Additional perks & benefits for year round employees