Assistant Mountain Bike Specialist

Assistant Mountain Biking Specialist

Westtown School Summer Camp is seeking enthusiastic applicants for the position of Assistant Mountain Biking Specialist to work from June 10 through August 2, 2024. The Assistant Mountain Biking Specialist will be passionate about helping lead mountain bike rides throughout campus conveying the importance of listening, following rules, and safety while riding a bike. The Assistant Mountain Biking Specialist will be in charge of 8-10 rides a week with campers from grades 4 - 7. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age or older. The regular hours will be 8:30 am to 4:15 pm

Westtown School Summer Camp is a traditional day camp program serving children ages 4 to 14, located on Westtown School's 600+ acre campus near West Chester, PA. At Westtown School Summer Camp, discovery and education await every child in a creative, supportive, and inclusive environment rooted in the school's outdoor education traditions. Camp staff members lead campers in a wide variety of action-based educational projects each day. Our camp programs reflect the highest standards of respect, inclusion, and cooperation between counselors and campers.

Essential Responsibilities

Run scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time;

Have a love for working with children and as a team;

Develop lesson plans to lead mountain biking, teach and assess campers mountain bike skills;

Teach mountain biking safety;

Assist in the planning of "all camp" activities;

Make sure all bikes are stored and maintained properly throughout the camp week;

Maintain a storage area for the summer;

Ability to work outside or inside on very hot days;

Ability to ride 10-15 miles in a day.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

2+ years experience working with children

Prior experience as either a coach or a PE teacher preferred

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume directly to the specific job posting on the summer camp employment portal.