Summer Camp Shift Lead, Mountain Bike

Job Title:          Summer Camps Shift Lead – Mountain Bike

Reports to:        Team Lead, Sport

Division:           Sport

Scope of Position    

WinSport Summer Camps is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual for the position of Shift Lead, Mountain Bike. If you have a genuine interest in working with youth, leading others, and a commitment to excellence we invite you to apply.

Candidates for this position should have experience working with children/youth and supervising peers/adults, along with strong interpersonal and written communication skills, including a guest success mindset.

As a Mountain Bike Shift Lead, your primary role is to supervise the execution of daily Mountain Bike operations. You will ensure campers, parents, Volunteers and WinSport Team Members have exceptional experiences.  

This position requires strong leadership skills to effectively coordinate, organize, and manage operations. You will be responsible for supervising team members and volunteers, ensuring they meet our high standards of programming excellence whilst also helping to celebrate joy in the work we do.

As a Summer Camps Shift Lead, you strive to approach your work to align with our 4 key behaviours which are at the core of who we are and what we do at WinSport.

We are Safe

We are Welcoming

We are Inspiring 

And we are Creative 

Responsibilities

Team Member Leadership

• Lead daily team member meetings which detail key goals, objectives, and safe practices.
• Provide support, role modeling, and mentorship for Team Members, and Volunteers.
• Supervise daily check-in/out times acting as a point of contact for Team Members and ensuring high levels engagement.

Operational Leadership

• Adjust program and staff schedules daily based on variable factors ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist in the design and execution of training for Team Members including education on lesson planning, leading youth, and WinSport policies & procedures.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure the high quality of program execution.

Leading Children and Youth

• Mediate participant conflicts in a consistent, fair, and professional manner using the healthy play principles to mitigate lost play time.
• Ride with groups as required to provide coaching advice for participants and team members.
• Substitute as an instructor when required.

Safety

• Model and adhere to all WinSport policies and procedures.
• Assess and manage risks within programming.
• Participate in frequent safety briefings to all campers and team members to ensure adherence to applicable risk control plans. 
• Other duties as required

Qualifications  

• Available to attend Team Member training (Sunday June 22, 2025 – Thursday June 26, 2025)
• Must be available Monday-Friday for 8 out of 10 weeks during the operational calendar from July 2 to August 29.  Specifically, successful candidates must be available the weeks of July 7-11 and July 14-18.
• Availability for scheduled shifts scheduled between 07:30am – 06:00pm Monday – Friday.
• Current criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
• Experience coaching or instructing adults is considered an asset.
• Experience working within the Mountain Bike sporting industry is an asset.
• Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association coaching qualification or equivalent is highly recommended and considered an asset.
• Currently enrolled in or have graduated with a post-secondary education in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sport Administration, Applied Eco Tourism and Outdoor Leadership or related programs is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working with teams of various sizes and demographics is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, & Word.
• Standard CPR is required.

Physical Demands

• 40-44 Hours per week.
• Ability to run, walk, ride, and jump for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time in various weather conditions.
• Evenings and weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• Full-time, in-person availability is required.
• Maintain a high level of positive energy throughout the day.
• The job is frequently expected to lift, carry, throw, push, or pull objects (sporting equipment).

Join us in creating positive and memorable experiences for our community while enjoying the perks of being a valued member of the WinSport team. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary!