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Mountain Bike Instructor

Stratton Mountain Resort
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Vermont, Rutland
Jun 28, 2025
Seasonal (Seasonal) At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES. BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type). Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes Free or discounted IKON pass Discounted golf & fitness center memberships Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs Retail + F&B discounts Friends & family tickets Onsite medical clinic Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs 401(k) plan with company match Discounted tuition plan Paid parental leave Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation Additional perks & benefits for year round employees POSITION SUMMARY The Mountain Bike Instructor is primarily responsible for coaching and guiding downhill mountain biking lessons to the guests of Stratton. Lessons are taught using similar methodologies to the Professional Ski Instructors of America/American Associate of Snowboard Instructors. Instructors will create a safe, fun, and positive learning environment that is catered to the needs of our guests. This is a part-time summer seasonal position. Compensation for this role is $20.00 - $21.50/hour based upon experience. All Instructor applicants should provide a letter of reference and submit a resume in order to be considered for a position. Letters of reference should pertain to the applicant's previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring, whenever possible. Stratton Mountain Resort will also conduct reference checks for all candidates being considered for employment and a criminal background check for all candidates who have been offered a position in our Mountain Sports School. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Maintains morning presence in the Bike Shop to greet and talk with guests, provide bike park information and updates, answer questions and inform riders of the instructional program options available to them Meet assigned riders / groups at meeting area at the meeting time to start the session Conduct lessons / programs in accordance with Stratton Bike Park training guidelines Acts as an ambassador at all times within the Bike Park, offering assistance, information, and guidance to riders Maintain awareness of all areas of the bike park for potential hazards including but not limited to downed trees, limbs and branches, missing or damaged signage, soil or rock erosion, feature damage or degradation and reports any concerns to the Mountain Bike Manager Will be required on occasion to assist with other bike park operations or events when called upon to do so Assist bike patrol with daily opening and closing trail sweeps Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain with constantly changing weather conditions Assisting guests with transportation of equipment Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift Participate in required trainings and orientation Additional duties as assigned EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Education: High school diploma in process or completed, preferred PSIA/AASI, PMBI or ICP affiliation, preferred Experience: Experience working with guests of all ages, preferred Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children, strongly preferred QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS Must be comfortable navigating blue terrain on a mountain bike at a resort Current PMBI/ICP membership is preferred Fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written) Excellent guest service skills Excellent communication skills Must work well in a team environment Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS This position will be required work weekends and holidays. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. An Equal Opportunity Employer