Junior Mountain Bike Instructor - Giants Ridge
Join us for an unforgettable experience working at one of the largest lift-served mountain bike parks in the Midwest! Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is now hiring Jr. Mountain Bike Instructors in anticipation for a busy 2023 summer season! This position assists Mountain Bike Instructors with our bike camps. If you love to mountain bike, and want to work in a fun and safe learning environment, apply today!

Our team members enjoy amazing benefits such as:

• Free season pass
• Flexible schedules
• Discounts in our retail shop and restaurant
• Opportunities for professional growth
• And more!

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Lead Mountain Bike Instructor(s) with daily mountain bike programs designed for the mountain bike guests at Giants Ridge. Assists the Lead Mountain Bike Instructor(s) in promoting guest safety and well-being regularly. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with Lead Mountain Bike Instructor(s) and Recreation Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with ensuring the enjoyment and safety of all participants by maintaining the program site, implementing safe practices, and helping with the organizing of activities.
• Assists with daily activities, games, lessons, and ride routes.
• Assists with teaching on flat ground, using teaching aids, some single-track riding, and beginner gravity trails.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Able to demonstrate technical skill sets: cycling and or mountain biking.
• Able to assist the Lead Mountain Instructor with organization of daily activities.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Participates in on-going job specific trainings including safety trainings

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 14 years old by date of hire.
• Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and personal motivation.
• High degree of personal fitness and ability to work in variable conditions.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. occasionally.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise moves in a constantly changing environment.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Instructors must own and maintain their own mountain bikes with a minimum of front suspension/disc brakes.

Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer is filled with world-class golf, plus mountain biking, water recreation and more. Winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking and endless miles of snowmobile trails to explore, plus dining, shopping and much more. Spring and fall seasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.