Outdoor Recreation Program Instructor in Training - Specialty Camps: Mountain Bike (Part Time, Seasonal)
Eagle
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Support Mountain Bike camps for youth by assisting Lead and Assistant Program Instructors with skill instruction, participant supervision, and trail safety, while also supporting other outdoor recreation programs as needed to help ensure safe, engaging, and high-quality experiences for the community. Examples of Duties:Assist the Lead and Assistant Program Instructors in facilitating Mountain Bike camps for 12–15 youth, helping create an engaging, educational, and safe experienceSupport gear checks, reinforce foundational riding skills and trail etiquette, and help maintain group safety and cohesion. Greet and communicate professionally with families during check-in and check-out. Follow weekly program plans, schedules, rosters, and risk management procedures. Support instruction of outdoor recreation skills, team-building activities, and positive behavior management strategies. May transport participants to field sites in a district vehicle if age 18 or older and meeting driving requirements. Assist with risk management practices and respond appropriately in emergency situations. Work alongside Lead Instructors and fellow Instructors in Training to build skills and instructional confidence. Communicate equipment, facility, and supply needs to program leadership and help maintain safe, organized program spaces. Deliver high-quality customer service to participants, families, partners, and community members. Support additional outdoor activities such as rock climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, nature-based programming, and stewardship projects. Assist with program setup, takedown, special events, mandatory reporting responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS - Considerable knowledge of: Understanding of child development and ability to implement age-appropriate activities. Ability to work collaboratively as a team player. Desire to make a positive difference in the community. Skills and abilities: Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and sense of humor. Customer service focus. Comfort and enthusiasm for working with youth outdoors. Ability to maintain respectful, cooperative relationships with participants, staff, and the public. Physical ability to lift, restrain, and respond to participants as needed, and carry equipment. Requirements:Education and experience:Must be at least 14 years of age or older; AND - High school graduate or equivalent, or currently attending high school; AND - Previous experience working or volunteering with children/youth; OR - Any satisfactory combination of experience and education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties. Spanish language proficiency and cultural literacy (preferred). Certifications:Current CPR/ First Aid/ AED certification (required). FORWARD TOGETHER You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY. Equal Employment Opportunity. Mountain Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Mountain Recreation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. This position will require the applicant to verify the meeting of a minimum age requirement of 14 years old as such requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public safety and required by law.