Bike Instructor

Position Overview

Repairs and maintains the mountain bike and/or BMX inventory. Staff may be assigned to either one mountain bike or BMX area or move equally between all of them.

Key Responsibilities

• Present the MTB/BMX program and ensure riders have a safe and enjoyable experience
• Assist in the set up and takedown of the BMX/MTB trails, tracks, and other facilities
• Properly inspect, appropriately use, and maintain all bikes, equipment, and supplies
• Guide and sweep biking groups on trails and observe biking on BMX tracks
• Demonstrate proper riding technique and instruction to guests
• Turn paperwork into supervisor timeline and accurately
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18+
• Proficiency riding a mountain bike
• Preferred: Experience maintaining, riding mountain bikes or teaching MTB
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and bike up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds