Colorado Mountain Biking Instructor

For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. We have camps based throughout Colorado, Bay Area, California; Portland, Oregon; and Bellevue, Washington. Our Candidate Help Center is here to help you find the best program, location, and position for you!

Due to significant interest in our Mountain Biking Positions, all remaining Mountain Biking Instructor roles require staff to qualify to drive (at least 20 years old, 3+ year valid drivers license, and clean driving record).

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typically 30-36 hours/week.

• Position Duration: Training begins 1-3 weeks before programming starts programs run dependent on location and positions; our programs run from mid-late May through early-mid August. See our Colorado Camp page date and location specifics.

• Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below:

  • Bike Specialists: $19.75/hour

  • Valmont Bike Park: $20.70/hour

  • Relevant Certification Bonuses:

    • WFA: $100

    • IMBA/ICP: $200

    • Teacher Certification/License: $200

    • Additional Certification bonuses available!

• Primarily lead our single-sport mountain biking camps; may be asked to co-lead our multi-sport programs from time to time instructing in all of our core sport programs (training will be provided!)

• Safety is key!! You will be responsible for risk management and teaching our campers how to recreate safely

• You are a role model for our campers; you will demonstrate and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities

• Provide exceptional customer service to our campers, parents, and Avid families

• Most positions require you to be eligible to drive - our Drivers transport campers to and from program areas using company passenger vans with gear and flatbed trailers in tow. You will be required to attend a driver training and pass an assessment during staff orientation

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions

• Drivers: Must be at least 20 years of age, 3-year valid driver’s license, and have a clean driving record

• Demonstrated personal and/or professional mountain biking experience a must have

• +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred

• Minimum of Basic First Aid, CPR, and Mandatory Reporter certification by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done!!)

• Specialized certifications eligible for end-of-season bonuses! $100 - $400 per certification

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:

• Step 1: We review your application for qualifications

• Step 2: Invitation to complete a one-way video interview

• Step 3: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)

• Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.