LEAD Counselor/Mountain Bike Instructor
Company: Kceadventures
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Washington, United States - Posted on 03/18/2024 KC&E
provides tours, experiences, camps, and international trips on and
off the bike. Founded in 2015, KC&E has evolved to operate its
tour and travel services at kceadventures.com and its bike camps
and clinics at mountainbikecamps.com . Located in Burke, VT and
Litchfield County, CT. -
Job Description: Counselor/Mountain Bike Instructor -
KC&E has been providing mountain bike camps and clinics
throughout New England for nearly a decade. We offer camps for
young riders aged 8 - 13 and clinics and private instruction for
riders of all ages. Our programs are renowned for their safe, fun,
and inclusive approach to teaching mountain biking/cycling. -
As a Counselor/Mountain Bike Instructor, your primary
responsibility will be to guide participants through KC&E's
skill development curriculum, ensuring both safety and adherence to
best practices. In collaboration with the Camp Director and/or Lead
Counselor, you will manage all facets of the program. This
encompasses preparatory and concluding activities, participant
check-in and sign-out, skill instruction, leading biking
expeditions, and fostering meaningful connections with both
participants and their families.
Our team members are integral to the success of our programs, and
we value their commitment to maintaining the high standards of
execution and professionalism that define KC&E's standard of
excellence.
Prerequisites for applicants:
Enjoy cycling/proficient mountain biker
Previous experience as a camp counselor and/or experience working
with children.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Completion of online and local in-person training.
Time commitment:
We are looking for staff to join us for as many sessions as
possible, but we will still consider your application if you are
only available for some sessions. -
Spring Programs are the following days/dates: Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 5/7-6/13 (2:30pm-5:30pm), Fridays, 5/17-6/14
(11:30am-2:30pm)
Summer Camps are the following weeks: Week of 6/24 through the week
of 7/29. Camps will run from 9am - 1pm and 12:30pm - 3pm
respectively, on Monday-Friday except the week of July 4th, which
will be Monday - Wednesday.
You will also be required to attend an in-person orientation
training with your local camp manager.
What the role entails:
Reporting to the local lead counselor and camp manager.
Working with another member of the team to run all aspects of camp
based on our curriculum, which includes
Teaching individual skills modules
Leading skills application rides
Assisting the lead counselor at check in every day
Setting up and cleaning up every day
Reporting to your lead counselor about any group changes that need
to be made
Ensuring a SAFE and fun environment for all
What we offer you:
Competitive pay
Extensive training on how to lead our kids camps and provide
mountain bike instruction
A leadership and mentorship experience that will serve you well in
other jobs and other parts of your life
Opportunity to work outdoors instead of behind a desk
Employee purchases on Specialized bikes and equipment
Employee discounts on select KC&E trips
This is a SEASONAL position but there is the possibility for
continued work through other company programs and activities
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
Monday - Friday for scheduled programming noted above, with
Saturday/Sunday opportunities based on private guiding/instruction
bookings
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Requirements Experience:
Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Knowledgeable about the local trail system (Preferred)
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Keywords: Kceadventures, Ellicott City , LEAD Counselor/Mountain Bike Instructor, Education / Teaching , Washington, Maryland
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