ABOUT US

Come work with us! Leroy Springs & Co. is committed to providing fundamental access to recreation and education in the region, home to the historic Springs Cotton Mills. We are a family of brands rooted in nonprofit recreation, with a legacy lasting more than 80 years and a long-held belief that all people should benefit from affordable outdoor recreation, education and wellness opportunities.

By promoting the importance of the outdoors, recreation and education through all phases of life, we foster a sense of community and opportunities for people to come together. Opportunities can be found on our website at Leroy Springs.com if you are interested in outdoor seasonal jobs, non-traditional education positions, or a segue into the nonprofit, golf or parks recreation industries.

• FREE Anne Springs Close Greenway Membership
• Employee discounts for Springmaid Mountain and more
• Eligible to participate in WellSprings Employee Wellness Program
• Enrollment in 401(k) retirement and savings plan option

OVERVIEW

The Mountain Bike Instructor will lead individual and group instruction and act as an ambassador for the ASC Greenway. Must be passionate about the outdoors and connecting the public to nature through outdoor recreation based programming. Under limited supervision, routine work is performed independently.   

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Teaches and guides youth and adult participants in mountain biking on Greenway Trails and at the Greenway Skills Park
• Develops and instructs fun, energetic and highly motivational sessions, beginning and ending on time, for all skill levels while maintaining a safe and enjoyable atmosphere 
• Instructs participants on effective methods; explains proper techniques, provides adequate warm-up, and teaches appropriate methods  
• Assists participants, answers questions and maintains a positive exercise experience for participants
• Will assist with, or lead, mountain bike components of camps as needed 
• Keeps supervisor informed of participant and facility needs
• Ensures safety standards are met 
• Other duties as assigned

THE LSC WAY

Our culture is a top priority. As part of our commitment to culture, we have written a number of ‘Fundamentals’ called the LSC Way that are traits we value in our daily activities. The fundamentals that are critically important to this position are: 

• Lead by Example
• Deliver Legendary Service
• Be Vigilant About Safety
• Communicate to be Understood
• Keep Things Fun

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational; enjoys delivering a positive experience for participants
• Confident in professionalism by reporting on-time with a positive attitude and a passion to motivate others
• Knowledge of, and highly competent in, mountain biking in advanced terrain and teaching strategies 
• Above average public relations skills with ability to deliver exceptional experience, effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with a wide variety of people and circumstances in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain a high standard of safety and quality throughout all programming areas
• Ability to quickly become familiar with ASC Greenway property, programs and offerings 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• High school diploma, GED, with a fitness/wellness background and ability to instruct others or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 
• Current PMBI certification (Professional Mountain Biker Instructor)
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training; will train
• Certification in Wilderness First Aid preferred

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

No supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly walks; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; and talks and hears. Occasionally stands and sits. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust

focus. Ability to operate a mountain bike at intermediate levels in advanced riding terrain in a variety

of riding conditions. Ability to ride and/or walk for 2-3 hours at a time at a fairly high level of cardiovascular

exertion.