SUMMER 2024 - Mountain Bike Coach - Aspen Skiing Company

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.  

The Roaring Fork Valley, home to the Snowmass Bike Park, is designated an IMBA Gold-Level Ride Center, one of only seven in the world and the only Gold-Level Ride Center in Colorado. The Snowmass Bike Park has over 25 miles of purpose built trails and extends 3,000 vertical feet. Our coaches share the skills needed to master all terrain and create personalized experiences for our guests.  

The Bike School Coach will teach downhill and/or cross-country mountain-biking skills and handling to individuals and groups of all ability levels, including children. Coaches expose guests to the sport of mountain biking in a safe and fun environment.

• Applications for this position will be accepted until June1, 2024 for the Summer 2024 Season. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Work together with fellow coaches to organize groups and students according to individual student goals and abilities 
• Teach and demonstrate bike skills to classes in a safe environment using a variety of teaching and riding techniques 
• Coach a variety of lessons, including camps for children, intro clinics for beginners, skills clinics for more advanced riders, and private lessons 
• Lead groups and individuals on designated downhill or cross-country trails

• Advanced mountain biking skills required 
• Proven bike handling skills on a downhill course preferred 
• 3 years of full time documented coaching/teaching experience with adults or children preferred 
• Must be able to work with fellow employees and on own with group of students 
• PMBIA Level 1 certification, or equivalent, preferred 
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred 

Supervision Given and Received  

Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Supervision Received: Works under general supervision of the Bike School Coordinator or Manager. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins.

Work environment and Physical Demands 

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time   
• Regularly work in wet, cold, hot conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.  
• Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a part time seasonal position eligible for the following benefits: 

• Enrollment dates differ across the various programs. 
• Paid Time Off Programs 
• Paid Leave Programs  
• Employee Ski Pass 
• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here