ZTD Mountain Bike Coach

Missoula Parks & Recreation is seeking passionate and skilled mountain biking coaches to lead youth and adult riders in safe, fun, and engaging biking experiences.

About the role

As a Recreation Program Instructor, you'll plan and lead lessons, teach proper techniques, and promote a positive and encouraging learning environment. This role requires strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to adapt instruction for participants of all skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, evaluate, and lead classes/lessons within specified program.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment; instruct participants with varied fitness and skill levels; perform emergency first aid.
• Inspect and set up sports and fitness equipment; observe all participants to ensure safety.
• Demonstrate and/or explain how to perform various exercises, routines, and techniques to minimize injuries and improve fitness and performance.
• Monitor participants’ techniques and progress to ensure proper form and adapt program as needed. Provide options during class/lesson to help participants feel successful.
• Maintain and organize various paperwork, schedules, and other required resources.
• Promote positive sportsmanship and stewardship towards all recreation facilities (indoor and outdoor) for participants and spectators.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

Requirements

• Any combination of training and experience with leading sports or fitness programs.
• Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check (if 18 years old or older).
• Must have CPR/First Aid & AED certifications.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification, preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or less.
• Work environment may involve occasional exposure to unavoidable seasonal weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Recreation Program Instructor I: Little to no prior experience facilitating.
• Recreation Program Instructor II: Must have two (2) years of facilitating experience.
• Recreation Program Instructor III: Must have four (4) years of facilitating experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in recreational sports and fitness activities.
• Knowledge of rules and strategies of specified program with the ability to interpret and apply City adapted rules and regulations.
• Skill in promoting positive and safe environments.
• Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to effectively break instructions down to specific skills and techniques with patience and tact.
• Ability to lead and work with both adults and youth of all ages.
• Ability to effectively meet and communicate with the public and deescalate stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.
• Ability to accept criticism and resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures.

Pay

• Program Instructor I: $25.00 per hour
• Program Instructor II: $27.00 per hour
• Program Instructor III: $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary.
• Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities.
• $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage.
• $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy.
• Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program.
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.