Job Title: Mountain Bike Coach, Summer Camps
Reports to: Team Lead, Sport
Division: Sport
Scope of Position
WinSport Summer Camps is seeking dynamic and passionate individuals for the position of Mountain Bike Coach. If you have a genuine interest in developing riders, coaching people of all ages and extensive mountain biking knowledge, we invite you to apply.
Candidates for this position should have experience working with children/youth in a mountain biking environment, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a guest success mindset.
As Mountain Bike Coach, your primary role is to conduct riding assessments, provide coaching feedback, and design/execute team member training that aligns to that of our progression delivery. You will ensure campers, parents, Volunteers and WinSport Team Members have exceptional experiences.
This position requires strong leadership, coaching skills, and vast mountain biking knowledge to effectively manage mountain bike programming and ensure riders are developing along the progression pathway. You will work collaboratively with Sport leadership to design fun, unique, and engaging programming that elevates the sport and ignites a passion in those participating.
As Coach for Mountain Bike Summer Camps you strive to approach your work to align with our 4 key behaviours which are at the core of who we are and what we do at WinSport.
We are Safe
We are Welcoming
We are Inspiring
And we are Innovative
Responsibilities
Program Execution and Progression Delivery
- Actively engage in programs and offer feedback helping build an effective coaching system.
- Conduct riding assessments for all team members to ensure safe riding practices and understanding of the ‘Mountain Bike Responsibility Code’.
- Contribute to daily team members meetings by providing technical feedback for adoption into program execution.
- Design, develop, and execute technical training sessions for team members.
Bike Park Ambassador
- Collaborate with trail crew team members to provide feedback on trial design and actively participate in the testing of new features.
- Liaise with Sport Leadership to advise on program design, provide ongoing updates regarding team member performance, and conduct program instructor assignments.
- Model safe riding practices always adhering to the ‘Mountain Bike Responsibility Code’ and WinSport policies and procedures.
Communication
- Communicate in ways that empower participants and team members when providing feedback.
- Communicate professionally with parents/guardians.
- Vary communications styles to best fit the audience.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- Available to attend Team Member training (Sunday June 22, 2025 – Thursday June 26, 2025)
- Must be available Monday-Friday for 9 out of 10 weeks during the operational calendar from July 2 to August 29. Specifically, the successful candidate must be available from July 7 – 11 and from July 14 - 18
- Availability for scheduled shifts between 07:30am – 05:00pm Monday – Friday.
- Current criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
- Experience coaching or instructing is required.
- Experience working within the Mountain Bike sporting industry is required.
- Valid First Aid and standard CPR is required.
- Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association Level 1 coaching qualification or equivalent is required.
- Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association Level 2 coaching qualification or higher is considered an asset.
- Previous experience working with teams of various sizes and demographics is considered an asset.
Physical Demands
- 40-44 Hours per week
- Ability to run, walk, ride, and jump for long periods of time.
- Ability to work outside for long periods of time in various weather conditions.
- Evenings and weekends may be required based on operational needs.
- Full-time, in-person availability is required.
- Maintain a high level of positive energy throughout the day.
- The job is frequently expected to lift, carry, throw, push, or pull objects (sporting equipment).
Join us in creating positive and memorable experiences for our community while enjoying the perks of being a valued member of the WinSport team. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary!
