Mountain Biking Instructor - Full-time / Part-time

Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future. 

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

• Employee housing

• Discounted onsite childcare

• Accrued paid sick leave

• 401(k) match

• Great discounts and access to pro deals

• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status:  Full or Part Time Seasonal 
Wage Range: $ 20.00 - $23.00 
Minimum Age: 15 years old 
Background Check Required: Yes    
Driver Verification Required: No   

Position Summary: 
The Mountain Bike Instructor is responsible for delivering safe, engaging, and skill-appropriate mountain biking instruction to individuals or groups of all ages and experience levels. This role involves teaching beginner to advanced riding techniques, promoting trail etiquette, and ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment. Instructors must demonstrate strong communication skills, a passion for biking, and a commitment to safety and outdoor education for our 4-day summer bike camps. 

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities:
•    Teach lessons utilizing recognized methodology accepted by the Bike Instructor Certification Program (BICP), with an emphasis on safety, fun, and learning while upholding the highest levels of guest service.  
•    Teach riders of varying experience levels core mountain biking techniques such as body positioning, braking, cornering, climbing, descending, and navigating technical terrain.
•    Promote trail stewardship and etiquette by educating riders on responsible trail use, environmental awareness, and respectful behavior toward other trail users.
•    Responsible for teaching and managing groups of 1 to 8 students ranging from 8 to 13 years old of differing abilities.
•    Willingness to develop personal skills in the realms of guest, teaching and technical skills.
•    Conduct pre-ride safety checks, assess trail conditions, and enforce the use of proper protective gear. Monitor participants for fatigue or injury and respond appropriately to emergencies.
•    Prepare and organize teaching aids, route plans, and safety protocols to ensure smooth and effective sessions.
•    Teach students basic bike repair including replacing or repairing bike tire tubes. 
 

Secondary Responsibilities:
•    Minor first aid
•    Excellent and professional verbal communication skills are necessary
•    Ability to work in a team environment

Specific Job Skills: 
License/Certifications- BICP (Bike Instructor Certification Program) Level 1 preferred, Ride Leader Certification required. 
Technical- None                           
Physical Capabilities- Expert mountain bike rider required due to the terrain available at Schweitzer         
Additional- Must be able to communicate instructions to others, full suspension bike required, personal pads and helmets required.    

Education/Related Experience:
Minimum education required- none
Minimum time in related position- At least 1 season of previous mountain bike instruction experience

Equipment and Safety/Protective Equipment Used:
Bike, first aid gear, bike repair kit, helmet, pads