Thunder Mountain Gravity Team Coach

Provide mountain bike coaching and guiding to kids ages 10-16.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orientate athletes on the bike trail system and bike park guidelines.
• Teach intermediate through expert skills.
• Coach athletes to find speed through proper technique and line choice.
• Enforce risk management protocols and teach athletes about the Bikers Responsibility Code.
• Be a positive ambassador for the Bike Park on and off the clock.
• Attend professional development training.
• Educate riders on the proper use of personal protection gear.
• Recognize equipment flaws or inadequacies and recommend solutions.
• Lead athletes to progress their skills while still remaining in control.
• Report trail damage or features that need maintenance to the appropriate manager.
• Assist staff with large bike events; (races, clinics, group outings etc.).
• Administer basic first aid to athletes and guests when necessary.
• Clean and maintain the seasonal programs meeting area.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Skilled in providing outstanding customer service.
• Preferred to have completion of BICP, GSMBC or PMBIA instructor course, Level 1, 2 or 3.
• Understand calculated risk and how it varies from person to person.
• Prior riding experience on technical mountain bike terrain is required.
• Gravity mountain bike racing experience is preferred.
• Experience leading, guiding or instructing in other aspects of work and life.
• A willingness to progress one's own riding and teaching.
• Adhere to company procedures for maintaining a safe worksite.
• Create a safe, fun and educational atmosphere.
• Basic bike maintenance skills such as safety checks, changing a flat and tightening a headset are required.
• Higher levels of mechanical experience are preferred.
• An understanding of suspension setup, tire pressures and other bike related performance preferences are preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Decision Making: Use sound judgment to make logical decisions and progress riders when ready.
• Friendly Service: Treat people courteously and respond in a helpful manner.
• Perceptive: Identify problems that impact job performance & initiate solutions.

Physical Demands:

• This is a physically demanding position.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, bend, climb, lift, reach, push and pull repetitively.
• Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.
• Must be able to adapt to climate and work in extreme weather conditions.

Shift Requirements:

• Work Thursday's from late June to late August.
• Shifts typically start at 9:00am and end around 4:00pm
• Provide coaching and support for the Thunder Race Weekend, August 8th and 9th

Age Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least age 17.
• 17 year-olds must provide a MA work permit when hired.

Other Requirements:

• CORI or Pro Screen background check required prior to being hired.
• You must supply your own equipment; bike, helmet, goggles, pads, shoes and repair tools.
• Coaches must own a full face helmet and full suspension mountain bike.