ZTD Mountain Bike Coach
Salary
$20.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Location
Missoula, Montana
Job Type
Short Term Worker
Job Number
00736
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
08/03/2026
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Overview
Join Our Team as a Zootown Derailleurs Mountain Biking Coach!
Missoula Parks & Recreation is seeking passionate and skilled mountain biking coaches to lead youth and adult riders in safe, fun, and engaging biking experiences. As a Recreation Program Instructor, youll plan and lead lessons, teach proper techniques, and promote a positive and encouraging learning environment. This role requires strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to adapt instruction for participants of all skill levels.
If you love the outdoors, enjoy working with people, and have a knack for coaching, we'd love to have you on our team!
To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula application.
Screening of applications will begin on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.
Biking Coach Pay Rates
Program Instructor I - $25.00 per hour
Program Instructor II - $27.00 per hour
Program Instructor III - $30.00 per hour
Essential Functions
- Plan, organize, evaluate, and lead classes/lessons within specified program.
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment; instruct participants with varied fitness and skill levels; perform emergency first aid.
- Inspect and set up sports and fitness equipment; observe all participants to ensure safety.
- Demonstrate and/or explain how to perform various exercises, routines, and techniques to minimize injuries and improve fitness and performance.
- Monitor participants' techniques and progress to ensure proper form and adapt program as needed.
- Provide options during class/lesson to help participants feel successful.
- Maintain and organize various paperwork, schedules, and other required resources.
- Promote positive sportsmanship and stewardship towards all recreation facilities (indoor and outdoor) for participants and spectators.
- Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in recreational sports and fitness activities.
- Knowledge of rules and strategies of specified program with the ability to interpret and apply City adapted rules and regulations.
- Skill in promoting positive and safe environments.
- Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
- Ability to effectively break instructions down to specific skills and techniques with patience and tact.
- Ability to lead and work with both adults and youth of all ages.
- Ability to effectively meet and communicate with the public and deescalate stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.
- Ability to accept criticism and resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures.
Working Conditions:
- Positions require the ability to lift 50 lbs. or less.
- Work environment may involve occasional exposure to unavoidable seasonal weather conditions.
Qualifications and Additional Application Materials
ALL POSITIONS
- Any combination of training and experience with leading sports or fitness programs.
- Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the position.
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check. (if 18 years old or older)
- Must have CPR/First Aid & AED certifications.
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification, preferred.
RECREATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR I
- Little to no prior experience facilitating.
RECREATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR II
- Must have two (2) years of facilitating experience.
RECREATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR III
- Must have four (4) years of facilitating experience.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
- Market-Competitive Salary
- Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities
- $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage
- $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy
- Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident
- Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program
- Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
- The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Additional benefits package information is available here.
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Please describe your mountain biking experience.
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Please describe your experience working with children.
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Would you be interested in coaching youth or adults?
Required Question
Employer City of Missoula
Address 435 Ryman Street
Human Resources
Missoula, Montana, 59802
Phone 406-552-6130
Website https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/