Are you a certified Mountain Bike Instructor? Have you ever wanted to teach and guide at a world-renowned mountain resort? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Sports School this Summer as Mountain Bike Instructors & Guides. As a Mountain Bike Instructor and Guide, you will teach riders of all levels the necessary skills to navigate and enjoy the trails safely. You will lead riders through various terrains and help them build their confidence on the bike. On your days off, you have two lift-accessed bike parks, rounds of golf, hiking and lake days to look forward to. If this sounds like the ideal work environment, fill out an application to work, live and play where you belong.

Compensation Information:$21.85 - $40 per hour (based on certifications & experience)

**Physical Requirement:**Medium (M); work activities involve handling loads up to 20kg; predominantly in an outdoor setting.

This job position requires physical presence at the designated location.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes (varies by position)
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels

Skills you bring with you:

• Previous mountain bike (racing, guiding, instruction) experience.
• Physically able to undertake up to 6 hours of Bike Park downhill riding up to 5 days per week in all types of mountain weather and extreme terrain. Safely demonstrate riding to manage descents and ascents through various and changeable ground surface conditions and obstacles including rocks, trees and man-made features.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current First Aid recognized by the province of British Columbia.
• 16 years of age or older.
• Mountain Bike Instructor Certification from a nationally recognized provider.
• Knowledge of Sun Peaks Resort bike trails.
• Ability to undertake basic bike mechanical repairs in the field.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide group and individual guests with the best mountain bike experience by delivering all programs in a safe enjoyable and fun manner then completing all requested daily administrative duties.
• Appropriate risk assessment for hazards, features and trail choices.
• Assess student’s skill levels and plan appropriate activities.
• Follow all required company operating guidelines and safe work practices.
• Assist Patrol and Mountain Operations as required.

Why join us?

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.

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