Mt Bike Instructor

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass- Free and discounted friends & family day passes- Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine- Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)- Employee housing program- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting- Discounted onsite daycare- Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)- Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

Position Summary

Professional, fun, energetic individual with strong communication skills to teach Kids Mt Bike Camps to ages 8-15. Applicants must enjoy working with kids of varying skill levels. Must be able to ride at an intermediate to advanced level. International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) or Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBI) certification or a background working with and organizing groups is a plus, as well as CPR and first aid. Must have a passion for Mt. Biking and the mountain environment. Must be able to work outside in all conditions. Looking for instructors who can work midweek through July and August, and commit to a Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday through Friday, or Monday through Friday schedule.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities- Teach Mt. Biking to all ages.- Responsible for delivering exciting lessons to provide students with a positive and successful learning experience.- Display strong decision-making skills that allow for a safe learning environment.- Instructors are responsible for the well-being of their students at all times during the lesson.- Teach mountain bike maintenance and safety inspection to students.- Attend designated training to develop personal and professional riding and teaching skills.- Schedule options: Monday through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, or Monday through Friday.- Must be able to remain outside in all weather conditions during lessons.

Job Scope

To Instruct guests in accordance with Mt Bachelor’s and IMBA’s guiding principles and training. To maintain a safe and fun learning environment for students of all ages. Our staff is required to be knowledgeable and professional. Our staff must be passionate about the sport and willing to use their knowledge to assist our guests. Our team must share a passion for perfecting our service and techniques so we can continue to provide the best experience possible.

Interpersonal Contacts

Applicants must be able to work in a group environment both within the department and the mountain as a whole. Instructors must have strong guest service and communication skills to develop a working partnership with guests. Take direction and instruction from lead personnel as needed.

Specific Job Skills- Licenses/Certifications: None required. IMBA and/ or PMBI certification are a plus, as well as CPR and first aid.- Technical: Ability to ride intermediate downhill terrain, bike maintenance experience a plus.- Physical Capabilities: Ability to push, pick up, and drag 50 lbs. Ability to bike ride on beginner and intermediate mountain trails effectively for extended periods. Give basic bike riding instructions to guests as needed.

Education/Related Experience- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Physical Demands- The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Such accommodations require an interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before such accommodations can be made.- In addition to the specific conditions below, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.

Current Hiring Range: $17.50 - 21.00/hr _(Dependant upon certifications)_

Minimum Age Requirement: 16+

Come Work Where You Play