Job Description

Our Valmont Bike Park Mountain Biking Instructors lead our most advanced mountain biking programs!! This includes several weeks of Girls Shred Program providing advanced mountain biking instruction to female and non-binary campers seeking an inclusive, encouraging learning environment. Instructors who are passionate about bringing the love of the sport to our Girls Shred Campers are highly encouraged to apply!!

Important Details

• Work Schedule Monday - Friday, typically 30-36 hours/week. Valmont Bike Instructors are expected to work at multiple neighboring camps throughout the Summer.

• Position Duration: Training begins May 16. Valmont Camps run May 26 - August 7. See our Colorado Camp page date and location specifics.

• CompensationPay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below:

  • Bike Specialists: $19.75/hour

  • Valmont Bike Park: $20.70/hour

  • Relevant Certification Bonuses

    • WFA: $100

    • IMBA/ICP: $200

    • Teacher Certification/License: $200

    • Additional Certification bonuses available!

In this role you will

• Primarily lead our single-sport mountain biking camps; may be asked to co-lead our multi-sport programs from time to time instructing in all of our core sport programs (training will be provided!)

• Safety is key!! You will be responsible for risk management and teaching our campers how to recreate safely

• You are a role model for our campers; you will demonstrate and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities

• Provide exceptional customer service to our campers, parents, and Avid families

• Most positions require you to be eligible to drive - our Drivers transport campers to and from program areas using company passenger vans with gear and flatbed trailers in tow. You will be required to attend a driver training and pass an assessment during staff orientation

Your Background:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions; 20+ with valid driver's license and willing ness to drive preferred

• Demonstrated personal and/or professional mountain biking experience a must have

• +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred

• Minimum of Basic First Aid, CPR, and Mandatory Reporter certification by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done!!)

• Specialized certifications eligible for end-of-season bonuses! $100 - $400 per certification

Our Interview Process

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:

• Step 1: We review your application for qualifications

• Step 2: Invitation to complete a one-way video interview

• Step 3: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)

• Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.