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Lead Guide

Job# 9766909
Job URL: https://welcomejobs.ca/jobs/lead-guide

Job Overview

Company Operating name: Wandering Wheels

Business Address: 709 Victoria Rd, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0

Location of Work: Revelstoke, BC

Description of company:

Wandering Wheels is an industry leading mountain bike guiding and coaching company based in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. We offer guided trips and tours, shuttle services, lessons, kids camps, and skills clinics.

Job Title: Lead Guide

Wage: $29-30/hour

Offered benefits: tips and some meals

Terms of Employment: Full-time, May to September (40 hours peer week)

Language of work: English

Number of available positions: 2

How to apply:

Contact: Matt Yaki

Email: info@wanderingwheels.ca

Job Duties:

  • Preparing multi day summer kids mountain bike camps including guiding/coaching young children and effectively managing a team of other guides
  • Organization of multi day tours, including communication with clients before and after their visit
  • Instructing lessons and guiding tours in both private and group settings
  • Driving/transporting clients to and from tours/lessons/shuttle drops
  • Maintaining mountain bike rental fleet, carrying out repairs when necessary
  • Occasionally managing shop, setting up walk in rentals and tours, responding to in person inquiries and upkeep of shop and vehicles
  • General communication with clients over the phone and emails, promoting and selecting the right Wandering Wheels products for their needs
  • General administrative tasks to support smooth operations of the business

Employment Requirements/work experience:

  • PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association) Level 2
  • 80 Hour Wilderness First Responder certification
  • Minimum 3 seasons of mountain bike guiding or instructing
  • Very strong riding skills with a high degree of fitness
  • Experience with planning and managing events/programs
  • Experience working with helicopters
  • Experience working with children
  • Extensive knowledge of all mountain bike trails and access routes in and around Revelstoke
  • Strong communication and service skills
  • Experience maintaining/repairing and strong knowledge of mountain bikes
  • Ability to work long days in a variety of weather conditions
  • Valid BC class 4 drivers license (or ability to get it)

Additional Requirements:

  • Guiding/Instructing experience in other sports a strong asset
  • Experience with Rezdy booking software a strong asset
  • Previous practical first aid and risk management experience
  • Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record check and B.C. Drivers Abstract

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