Mountain Bike Instructor

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally focused and socially conscious community organization, then we are looking for you

Conservation Halton is proud to be recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers.

**Department**:Recreation Programs

**Type of Contract**:Contract, Seasonal

**Work Location**:Milton, ON L9E 0C6

**CH Site**: Kelso Conservation Area

**Posting Start Date**: February 21, 2025

**Posting End Date**: June 27, 2025

**Your Opportunity**:
The primary responsibilities of this position include:

- Lead lessons and programs for riders that develop rider confidence on the Conservation Halton trail network
- Provide lesson/program experiences that focus on safe use of trails and skill development in riders of all ages and abilities
- Support various Mountain Bike Programs and the Kelso Bike Race Series
- Act as an ambassador for Conservation Halton; reporting on trail use, conditions, and safety
- Assist with trail maintenance & development where required
- Maintain a suitable bike for personal use while teaching and guiding. This includes:

- Ensuring the bike is safe for use
- Ensuring the bike is a professional representation of your abilities and certification
- Wearing and maintaining proper uniform, PPE, and equipment as described in the staff handbook
- Work in accordance with the Conservation Halton’s Safety Policies & Procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other related manuals.
- Other duties as assigned

**Your Qualifications**:

- Strong creativity, leadership, and collaboration skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service mindset and the ability to enforce policies and procedures in a professional manner
- Education, training, or certification in sport, recreation, or education is an asset
- Previous experience in a position providing instruction or guiding is an asset
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, on varied terrain.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, and walk for long periods of time
- Modern Mountain Bike in good working order
- Helmet
- Gloves/Footwear

**Your Reward**:

- Starting at $19.40 per hour
- Part time and full-time hours available; hours may vary depending on availability
- This position’s expected start date is 2025-05-09
- Gain valuable job-related experience and skills working in a Conservation Area
- Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
- Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandise
- Option to enroll in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching.
- You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
- You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
- You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees

**Our Core Values**:
**Diversity and Inclusion** - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

**Learning and Innovation** - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

**Person-Centered Service** - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

**Collaboration** - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

**Sustainability** - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.

**Integrity** - We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.

**Resilience** - We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.

**To Apply**:
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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