Junior Mountain Riders Team Coach
TITLE: Junior Mountain Riders Team Coach
DEPARTMENT: Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Education Association
REPORTS TO: Programs Coordinator
PART-TIME: 2 hrs/week average
HOURLY: Up to $20hr; depending upon experience
Position Summary
Jr. Mountain Rider Coaches will meet Mondays, 3:45-5:45, sessions are June, July, and August. You’ll be riding with kids ages 7-11 years old. The pay scale begins at $20/hour based on credentials and experience. We’re looking for someone who has had some experience, and ideally, has one of the following credentials/experiences:
- Strong intermediate/expert rider with the right attitude to learn
- Experience coaching mountain biking
- Experience coaching or certified coaching or guiding in another sport
- Excellent communicator with youth
- Certified Mountain Bike Coach (BICP/PMBIA)
- Safesport Training is a requirement and is offered, and reimbursed, through Tahoe XC
Essential Duties
Junior Mountain Riders Coaching
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and cohesive environment between athletes and coaches
- Foster a lifelong love for the sport of mountain biking and being outdoors
- Facilitate understanding of basic mountain bike maintenance and personal responsibility for equipment
Organization & Communication
- Regularly communicate with Lead Coaches and Program Coordinator
- Assist with parent orientation at the beginning of each session
- Be available to meet and communicate with parents at the beginning and end of each training session and outside of practice via phone or email
- Report and document incidents or accidents to parents, Lead Coaches and the Program Coordinator
Skills
- Mountain Bike riding experience with extensive knowledge of classic and skate technique
- Coaching experience preferred
Required Certifications
- Valid (stat) driver’s license; clean record
- Safesport Training is offered, and will be reimbursed, through Tahoe XC
- CPR/First Aid certification (may be acquired after hire)
- Applicant will be required to submit to a background check prior to final job offer
Environmental Working Conditions
- Work is conducted at Tahoe XC, outside
- Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather extremes
- Ability to lift 25+ pounds
Physical and Mental Requirements
Demonstrates ability to:
- Maintain a high energy level
- Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
- Be comfortable lifting 25 pounds
How to Apply
Send applications to Program Coordinator, Lianne Nall
E-mail: liannenall (@) tahoexc.org
Submit application by May 31, 2023 at 5:00pm
Start day is June 5
