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Summer Camp Instructor (West Seattle)

Pedalheads Bike Camps

Summer Camp Instructor (West Seattle)

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    COME JOIN OUR TEAM 

    Pedalheads Bike Camps is looking for Trail Instructors for our upcoming 2021 Summer Day Camps!  As a bike instructor, you will spend your days outside while inspiring the next generation of cyclists. It's active, it's adventurous, it's fun and it's incredibly rewarding.  Training will be provided.

    ABOUT PEDALHEADS 

    Pedalheads offers bike, swim, and sport programs to families in over 100 cities across Canada and the USA. Our programs are innovative, safe, effective, fun, and challenging so kids can learn how to be confident and independent. PEDALHEADS TRAIL is an introductory program to trail riding and basic mountain biking for kids 4 -12.   

    THE JOB IN A NUTSHELL:  

    1. Guide campers on trail rides 
    2. Actively introduce and teach children designated mountain bike skills 
    3. Ensure the health and safety of children at camp 
    4. Act as a positive role model and leader at all times 
    5. Keep constant communication with parents about their child's progress 
    6. Adhere to Pedalheads' teaching standards and safety regulations

      

    REQUIREMENTS:  

    • Familiar with basic mountain biking skills, language, and/or culture  
    • 17 years of age by Dec. 31, 2021   
    • First aid certificate   
    • Knowledge of the local trail networks (or willingness to learn)   
    • Bike Requirements vary by level  
    • Experience and confidence riding green trails and blue-level trails (Levels 2+): gravel and dirt paths for Level 1, single-track dirt and gravel trails with roots and rocks for Levels 2+, small features Levels 3+  
    • Comfortable leading and managing a group of up to 10 children with one other instructor   
    • Able to work well independently and with others

      

    PERKS OF THE JOB:

    • Weekday day hours, evenings, and weekends off so you have time to enjoy your summer  
    • Get paid to refer your friends – work with your friends all summer long!  
    • Gain teaching and leadership experience

      

    WAGE:  $ 16.69

    WASHINGTON LOCATIONS (PLEASE SPECIFY PREFERENCE IN COVER LETTER):

    • Redmond - King County's Marymoor Park
    •  Seattle - West Seattle - South Seattle College

    Pedalheads is committed to creating and upholding a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment that is respectful and welcoming to everyone. We believe that the presence of many voices from a variety of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, political beliefs, ages, sexual identities and orientation, socio-economic backgrounds and physical and cognitive abilities will make our programs and workplaces richer for all.

    We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. If you face any barriers to employment or require financial assistance or other accommodation during the recruitment and/or employment process, please feel free to contact the Pedalheads Human Resources Department in confidence.