Overview
Position Overview:
The Mountain Bike Adventure Camps Instructor facilitates small group of mountain bike adventures, primarily with youth aged 8- 16, for all mountain bike activities led by NorthWoods Stewardship Center – based on Burke Mountain and Kingdom Trails. The Instructor helps to create an environment of skill progression for individuals, while promoting a safe, respectful, fun and adventurous camp experience. The MTB Camps Instructor works as a team with the Coordinator and co-instructors .
Responsibilities and Expectations:
∙ Maintain good communication and professional working relationships with NorthWoods staff, program participants, partners, and the general public
∙ Adhere to all NorthWoods procedures and policies related to staff conduct, safety and project implementation
Please consider applying for this position even if you do not meet all the qualifications, or currently possess the preferred skills and knowledge. The review committee values a wide range of experience and education related to this position, and NorthWoods is committed to professional development to train the best candidate.
Employment Period: Start date: Approx June 20 , End date: August 12 ; seasonal position.
Workweek: 40 hours per week, on average, typically M-F, with occasional evenings
Compensation: $16 – $18, paid bi-weekly, based on experience
Other Benefits: $250 Equipment Stipend
Housing: Options may be available for on-campus housing; rental rates TBD
Reports to: Maria Young, Executive Director
How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume via email to Maria Young, Executive Director at [email protected]
Hiring Timeline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; apply early. If selected, applicants will be notified of an invitation to interview by March 1, 2023.
If assistance is needed during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact NorthWoods for support. Please reach out to: Maria Young,[email protected] or (802) 723-6551 x305
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: People of every race, color, gender, gender expression, age, sexual orienta
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
∙ Experience working with youth in the outdoors
∙ Capacity to facilitate small groups and attend to group dynamics to build a positive learning environment
∙ Demonstrated leadership experience
∙ Passion for outdoor recreation and desire to share the skills and experience with others ∙ Physical fitness and positive attitude to thrive in an outdoor setting for extended periods in varied weather and conditions
∙ Desire to share values of stewardship and sense of place th
Preferred Skills:
Preferred Skills/Knowledge:
∙ Ability to mountain bike at an advanced level, comfortable in all cross-country terrain ∙ College degree or post secondary education of some kind
∙ Safety-consciousness and situational awareness
∙ Valid Driver’s License
∙ Maintains high quality full suspension mountain bike and helmet
Please consider applying for this position even if you do not meet all the qualifications, or currently possess the preferred skills and knowledge. The review committee values a wide r
About NorthWoods Stewardship Center
NorthWoods Stewardship Center is a non-profit conservation and education organization based in East Charleston, Vermont. We serve the communities of Northern Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as facilitating conservation projects and programs throughout New England. Our main lodge and facilities are part of a 1,500 acre conserved campus and demonstration forest, open to the public, year-round. We achieve our mission to connect people and place through the synergy of four program areas: Environmental Education, the Conservation Corps, Conservation Science, and Forest Stewardship. Learn more at www.northwoodscenter.org.
