Learn to Ride Mountain Biking Camp Lead

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Learn to Ride / Mountain Biking Camp Lead

Flagship - Springfield VA

Part-Time

About us:

The St. James is a premier sports wellness and entertainment brand empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield VA offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues elite training spaces recovery amenities and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield VA and Bethesda MD providing signature group classes customized performance training recovery and high-performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family-friendly fun lifestyle events and sporting experiences The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.

Our People & Culture:

At The St. James we are in the business of human development.Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiencesexperiences that engage inspire and delightdepends on our ability to recruit retain and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence who are proactive and action-oriented and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth we want you to be part of our team.

Overview: The Learn to Ride / Mountain Biking Camp Lead is responsible for designing and delivering safe developmentally appropriate cycling instruction for campers ranging from first-time riders (ages 46) to intermediate and teen mountain biking participants. This role requires deep knowledge of cycling fundamentals trail etiquette bike handling and youth coaching. The Lead ensures all sessions are fun progressive and safety-focused while supervising counselors and managing group flow on both indoor and outdoor riding areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach beginners how to balance pedal steer brake and ride safely using age-appropriate methods

Lead progressively challenging riding sessions for older campers including basic trail skills climbing/descending cornering and bike control

Design or adapt daily lesson plans based on preset themes and skill goals

Demonstrate proper helmet use bike fitting and equipment safety checks

Lead small and large groups on beginner-friendly riding loops skills zones and controlled trail sections

Maintain a safe riding environment and enforce all gear spacing and speed rules

Support campers who are nervous struggling or learning at different paces

Train counselors on spotting rider supervision and proper instructional cues

Manage all cycling equipment (balance bikes youth bikes helmets cones ramps etc.)

Facilitate camper confidence-building activities and daily skills challenges

Communicate clearly with Camp Leads Office Admin and families (as needed) about camper progress or concerns

Create a positive structured and encouraging environment for all riders

Qualifications:

Strong background in cycling instruction mountain biking youth coaching or outdoor recreation

Experience teaching beginners including young children ages 46

Knowledge of bike safety basic maintenance trail etiquette and rider progression

Ability to lead groups confidently in both controlled environments and beginner trail settings

Patient energetic and skilled at breaking skills into clear simple steps

Prior youth-program outdoor education or camp leadership experience preferred

Get to know us better:

job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.

The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity expression or orientation genetic information national origin age disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

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Learn to Ride / Mountain Biking Camp LeadFlagship - Springfield VAPart-TimeAbout us:The St. James is a premier sports wellness and entertainment brand empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield VA offers a unique combination of...