Mountain Biking Specialist

Mountain Biking Specialist

We are not just any summer camp; we're something more. We provide a safe space for our campers from challenging neighborhoods in San Francisco. We promote and value diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging within a strong staff community. We influence & inspire our campers to help them become more successful & proactive adults. We foster an environment that allows our staff to thrive and grow as professionals, no matter their chosen field. We're a ton of fun!

You are a role model who will always put our youth first. You have an unparalleled sense of integrity, emotional intelligence, & commitment to quality work. You believe in the power of working and playing in nature. You thrive while working collaboratively. You are willing to learn, grow, & get better. You value creativity, professionalism, empathy, & patience.

The Mountain Biking Specialist provides fun and challenging biking programs for all youth to promote healthy lifestyles and teach basic biking skills. This position also provides maintenance and upkeep for up to 40 mountain bikes. A critical aspect of this position is to ensure safety, and to assess each individual and situation for possible risk factors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the biking program
• Ensure safety of all campers, including setting clear safety expectations, observing and engaging campers while in their care, assessing the appropriateness of camper behaviors, following emergency procedures and all COVID-19 safety protocols.
• Ensure that all specific COVID-19 bike protocols are being followed.
• Develop basic biking skills with youth including bike safety
• Engage youth in challenging and fun biking activities
• Maintain bike center and equipment
• Foster character development consistent with BGCSF philosophy
• Run activities with youth including but not limited to: wellness activities, team building, outdoor education, hiking, and overnight camping
• Must engage campers with a positive attitude
• Other duties as specified by direct supervisor

Qualifications

• Experience providing youth with biking instruction
• Ability to asses and react accordingly to individual youth biking capability to ensure safety
• Ability to fix and repair bicycles
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and campers
• Ability to handle difficult or stressful situations in a professional manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience working with youth in an overnight camp setting
• Experience working with youth from disadvantaged circumstances

Physical Requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon employment.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain for at least 3 miles
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours (with breaks)
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 30° to 100°

Schedule

• Temporary/Seasonal Summer position.
• Applicants should be available June 7 - August 7, 2023 to work & live on-site at our Camp location in Northern California (Mendocino County).
• Staff members work 40-56 hours/week depending on position with two days off per week. Days off vary per session.

Lodging is provided for all staff on site. The Mountain Biking Specialist will sleep on bunk beds in open-air cabins while supervising youth overnight.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and dependant on circumstances for each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry level, mid-level or top of the range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate for this temporary summer position from June 7 - August 7, 2023, is $2,800.

• Onsite lodging is provided for all staff.
• Three cooked meals per day are provided onsite, including on days off (gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian options).
• Free onsite laundry.
• Employee Assistance Program: In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support.
• Sick Time.
• Onsite workout facilities.
• Free Wifi access in the staff lounge.
• Free 1-year membership to the American Camp Association.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

If you're excited about this opportunity, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways and attach a cover letter explaining why it would be a good fit. You may just be the right candidate!