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Vail Resorts Experienced Bike Guide in Whistler, British Columbia
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Job Benefits
Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
Free ski passes for dependents
Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
The Experienced Bike Guide will be responsible for providing a safe, fun and memorable learning experience for children and/or adults.
Why you’ll love working as a Bike Guide:
Outside everyday with breath-taking views from your office!
Sharing your knowledge and passion for riding with our guests
Gain valuable work experience and transferable skills
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Meet great people and make life-long friends!
Job Specifications:
Housing: May Be Available
Expected Pay Range: $21.00 - $40.00 / hour
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time and Part Time
Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
Teaching children of all abilities how to hit the trails, including beginners.
Striving to exceed our guests' expectations and creating memories on a daily basis.
Being enthusiastic and punctual for all tours/lesson assignments.
Following all safety procedures and policies on a daily basis.
Maintaining your own personal toolkits, first aid packs, and any Whistler Blackcomb owned bikes.
Staying up to date on local trail and bike park trail knowledge.
Helping the kids boast to their parents about the rad skills they learned during the day.
Always showing up on time, in uniform, and adhering to the grooming policy
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Demonstrate our core values: safety first, striving to be the best, and showing that we care.
Minimum Level 1 Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBI) course, or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 seasons experience downhill mountain biking.
Minimum of 2 years coaching kids aged 6-12 for those instructing children.
Current OFA Level 1 (BC Certified) is mandatory before you start.
Previous mountain bike instructing or coaching experience
Local trail knowledge
Must be able to reason and react quickly with thoughtful judgement, while remaining calm under pressure.
Proof of clear criminal record check.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 507407
Reference Date: 02/27/2025
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