Summer Camp Activity Specialist: Biking

Blue Mountain Resort • Palmerton, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a friendly, reliable outdoor enthusiast to provide a high-quality recreation experience for the Blue Mountain Adventure Camp. The Biking Activity Specialist oversees all biking activities at camp, the equipment associated with biking, and the safety of the activity & participants. Qualified applicants should embody the camp’s core values of Safety, Fun, and Learning.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A strong enthusiasm for outdoors and recreation.
• Specific required experience, interest, and skills in facilitating Biking (pump track, BMX, mountain biking, cross-country biking).
• Ability and willingness to obtain a certification.
• Must be able to ride confidently on intermediate to advanced bike trails (mountain bike and/or cross-country).
• Knowledge and ability to do some bike maintenance.
• Ability to coach & teach bike skills from early beginners to advanced riders.
• Possesses the ability to work both within a team and independently without direct supervision.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbally.
• Extraordinary ability to provide outstanding guest service.
• Enjoys supervising and directing a specific group activity.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Ability to work all offered camp weeks.
• Attendance at Staff Training Week is MANDATORY.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Nice To Haves

• A current Mountain Bike Instructor or related certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all biking activities at camp, the equipment associated with biking, and the safety of the activity & participants.
• Facilitate Biking activities (pump track, BMX, mountain biking, cross-country biking).
• Coach & teach bike skills from early beginners to advanced riders.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance to BMX and Cross-Country mountain bikes, or coordinate with Bike Park staff to keep a functioning fleet of bikes.
• Manage set-up, clean-up, and facilitation of activity camp groups scheduled throughout the day.
• Maintain equipment for specific activity and communicate needs to camp management.
• Maintain various program records, including inspection logs and incident reports.
• Consistently enforce all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Teach the skills of biking to children of all ability levels and ages (5 to 15 years old).
• Assist counselors and other camp staff at mealtimes, on field trips, during pick up/ drop off, etc.
• Perform pre and post-season inventories, maintenance, and work related to specific activities.
• Mentor less experienced counselors and help staff grow their skills and love for the sport.

Benefits

• A dynamic and challenging position with a strong team culture.
• A company that supports their team members’ personal and professional aspirations.
• Opportunity to join a growing company in the hospitality industry.
• Part of setting a new standard of excellence in guest satisfaction.
• Fostering a rich learning environment based on individual talents and goals.
• Creating a fun and collaborative setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed