BMX Outdoor Rec Lead - Specialty Camps (Part-Time; Seasonal)

Job Type Part-time Description

Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills. 

Mountain Recreation is looking for talented individuals to fill a leadership role in our Outdoor Recreation department for specialty programs such as BMX coaching, skateboard instructing, and other day camp opportunities. This position will work as a part of the Outdoor Recreation Programs Team to facilitate recreation programs in an assigned area, providing high quality recreation opportunities for the community in partnership with SOS Outreach. 

 

Job Title: BMX Outdoor Recreation Lead – Specialty Camps 

Location: District-wide • Edwards Field House (Edwards, CO), Eagle Pool & Ice Rink (Eagle, CO), Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO) 

Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal June – August

Work Environment: Works indoors and outdoors. Hours will be flexible to successfully accomplish the duties of the position. Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions. The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all the time. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling to deliver equipment and supplies. The nature of the position is physically demanding and stressful, requiring constant safety awareness and attending to a wide variety of participant needs with periods of continuous demand. 

Supervision Required: Works under the general guidance and direction of the Mountain Recreation Outdoor Recreation Supervisor and Outdoor Recreation Coordinator. 

Supervision Exercised: May directly supervise part-time and seasonal employees, volunteers, guides in training, program instructors, and campers. 

Salary: $19.50 – $29.24/hour DOE; staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test. 

For more information about this position please contact Kaili Schroeder at Kschroeder@mountainrec.org. 

Benefits:

• 3.75% contribution to 401a account and accrued sick leave according to the HFWA.
• Eligible for a $1/hr incentive if they are Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.
• Free membership to all Mountain Recreation facilities –full gym, aquatics center, gymnastics area, sports programming, climbing towers, showers/locker rooms, and 20% Mountain Recreation programming for you and your family.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification partial reimbursement program offered for eligible employees.
• Pro Deals on outdoor industry brands.

For more information on employee benefits, check out our website https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/ 

 

General Statement of Duties: Deliver and supervise outdoor recreation programs in desired area, providing high quality opportunities for the community in partnership with SOS Outreach. 

Examples of Duties: 

• Safely lead outdoor recreation activities for youth such as mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, paddle sports, nature art, survival skills, environmental stewardship projects, BMX, skateboarding, and hiking. 

• Responsible for a group of 10-12 youth as the Lead Instructor in conjunction with an Assistant Instructor and/or Guide in Training for the duration of the program. 

• Refer to weekly program folders for designated activities, schedule, rosters, and Risk Management documents. 

• Teach outdoor recreation skills and abilities to youth and facilitate team bonding activities. 

• Explain and uphold rules and expectations for youth; responsible for individual and group behavior management. 

• Drive district van to transport participants to various field sites. 

• Implement risk management practices as the point contact/leader of respective program(s). 

• Oversee the safety, comfort, and progress of participants and fellow staff in various activities. 

• In programs, supervise assistant Instructors and Guides in Training by coaching and mentoring these younger and/or less experienced staff 

• May assist with special events for partner organizations to serve mixed age groups. 

• Communicate with other program staff regarding facility, equipment, and supply needs. 

• Manage the safety of staff and participants while providing experie