Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Job Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
The Bike Guide will be responsible for providing a safe, fun and memorable learning experience for children ages 3-5.
Job Specifications:
Housing: May Be Available
Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $54.98 / hour
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time and Part Time
Skill Level: Entry
Why you’ll love working as a Bike Guide:
Outside every day with breath-taking views from your office!
Sharing your knowledge and passion for riding with our guests
Gain valuable work experience and transferable skills
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Meet great people and make life-long friends!
Job Responsibilities:
Teaching children how to bike from running bikers to novice riders.
Striving to exceed our guests' expectations and creating memories daily.
Being comfortable working with children ages 3-5 keeping them engaged both on and off the bike.
Working as a team with other coaches and participating in group activities (e.g. story time, games at the park etc.).
Following all safety procedures and policies daily.
Maintaining your own personal toolkits, first aid packs, and any Whistler Blackcomb owned bikes.
Learning local trails such as Lost Lake beginner trails.
Helping the kids boast to their parents about the rad skills they learned during the day.
Always showing up on time, in uniform, and adhering to the grooming policy
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Demonstrate our core values: safety first, striving to be the best, and showing that we care.
Level 1 Professional Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBI) course, or equivalent is recommended but not required.
Should be confident biking Green and Blue cross-country trails.
Minimum of 1 year working with children aged 3-5.
Current OFA Level 1 (BC Certified) is mandatory before you start.
Previous mountain bike instructing or coaching experience is an asset but not required.
Local trail knowledge is an asset
Must be able to reason and react quickly with thoughtful judgement, while remaining calm under pressure.
Proof of clear criminal record check.
Additional requirements for hires under age 18:
- Submission of a Parental Consent Form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law; such as a work permit, physician's note, and/or proof of birthdate
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 507403
Reference Date: 02/27/2025
Job Code Function: Bike Park
