Trail Trainer

**Our mission**

**We inspire kids to believe in themselves.**

**Who we are**

**Growth**

Pedalheads has 170+ locations in 40+ cities with 2000+ amazing staff who get to teach 70,000+ children every year. Pedalheads has grown more than 50% over the past 2 years while maintaining a “love what you do” culture with considerable flexibility and opportunity for professional growth.

**Culture**

Our people consistently attribute their love of working at Pedalheads to the culture and team. We're passionate about creating a supportive, energizing team environment with fun, friendly and driven people.

**Opportunity**

We are truly known for developing our people and teams to their highest potential in a way that builds skills and confidence for life. Our progressive, collaborative culture and ambitious North American expansion plans translate into all kinds of career growth and development opportunities.

**Purpose**

Learn how to operate at the highest standards of excellence through our industry
- leading programs, while doing work that has meaning. By teaching fundamental skills, building confidence and igniting their sense of adventure, we can forever impact the life of a child. Pedalheads also offers a generous bursary program and give back program through annual social giving.

**Trail Trainer**

You have a passion for building confidence in others on the trails. You've been told your voice is booming - you couldn't be mistaken within a crowd or out on a trail ride. You want to instill the desire “to create ‘breakthrough, happy dancing, high-fiving, “I did it” moments' with children” to our next generation of instructors. You understand that it's important to take the time to prepare for a training session - in delivery, materials, and set-up. You can read the room and you're comfortable with giving feedback to others. Does this sound like you? Great

We are seeking Trail Trainers (Lead & Regular) to run our New Trail Instructor Training sessions. You'll be provided with the training and materials you need to succeed. You will have up to 6 Instructors assigned, who will leave feeling comfortable and confident about our well-developed instructing methods

Training Session Rate: Lead Trail Trainer $125 & Regular Trail Trainer $100 (half days or evenings)

Your Responsibilities:

- Delivering content of the New Trail Instructor Training
- Understanding the contents of the Trainer Guide & delivering the training with enthusiasm
- Showcasing what the ultimate Pedalheads Trail Instructor looks like
- Set-up for training sessions (mínimal for Trail)
- Picking up equipment, for sessions, if required (Lead Trainers)
- Using problem-solving skills to address any issues or concerns that may arise in a responsible and effective way
- Building rapport and providing specific feedback to Trainers while coaching them along the way (Lead Trainers)
- Submitting training session attendance and Instructor ratings from Trail Trainers online (Lead Trainers)
- Providing positive feedback and encouragement to new Instructors and celebrate their achievements
- Creating an environment that is both professional and fun for the Trainers and Instructors by encouraging participation and engagement

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working at a Pedalheads Bike or Trail camp
- Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to Pedalheads locations across the region (Lead Trail Trainer, asset for Regular Trainer)
- Have a working bike and helmet that can be transported to training sessions
- Comfortable riding on basic trails
- Must obtain current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Experience presenting training materials with strong facilitation skills with ability to engage and motivate audiences
- Comfortable using technology for mínimal administrative tasks
- Ability to lead with confidence and by example, working closely with others to create a fun and inclusive experience
- Experience as a mentor for others with a welcoming attitude and strong communication skills

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We are committed to creating and upholding a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment that is respectful and welcoming to everyone. We believe that our programs are enriched by the presence of many voices from a variety of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, political beliefs, ages, sexual identities and orientation, socio-economic backgrounds and physical and cognitive abilities._