HEAD COACH POSITION
AGES 16+
HEAD COACH | $60/ride
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Lead your assigned ride group and hold the primary responsibility for coaching them on the bike. Hold primary responsibility for communicating with parents weekly about the progress of each rider and communicating ride locations. Ensure an enjoyable experience for the kids and youth riders!
Head coaches are expected to be organized, accountable, and be committed to attending the full session they are assigned unless they have arranged a Sub Coach with Program Director in advance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Reliable and responsive to Program Director
- Good history with being on time
- Strong mountain biking abilities
- Experience with teaching/instruction
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good emailing and SMS (texting) skills
- Ability to handle stressful/difficult situations
- Positive leadership experience
- General knowledge of bike maintenance
- BLS Certification (CPR & First Aid)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead coach a group of up to 12 kids, for up to 2.5 hours, working alongside a team of 2-3 other coaches
- Be 15-20 minutes early to every ride drop-off to allow parents to drop off their kids early
- Send weekly text or emails to parents that include ride locations (drop offs & pickups), skills learned, and rescheduled ride updates
- Provide straightforward instruction when demonstrating mountain biking skills and technique
- Create a safe and fun environment for riders
- Handle all first aid/emergency situations and communicate with the emergency contacts for the injured/distressed rider
- Account for
every rider
in the ride group at the beginning, middle, and end of each ride
- Communicate with assistant coaches via SMS or email
MANDATORY TRAINING DAY
Details:
- If you are in town, you must attend this event.
- Bring your bike, helmet and water.
- Come hungry!
- 1.5 hours training
- "On-The-Bike"
skills training & classroom style discussion with Program Director
Chandler Lake
- 30 minutes - Dinner and chat
LOCATION: TBD
DATE: Saturday, May 3rd
TIME:
4-6 PM