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Summer Bike / Trail Camp Instructor - Pedalheads Bike Campus

 
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Summer Bike / Trail Camp Instructor - Pedalheads Bike Campus
by Melissa Hepburn - Thursday, 1 May 2025, 1:36 PM
 

Full job description

Come join the Pedalheads team this Summer! We are looking for awesome individuals who will help create breakthrough, happy dancing, high-fiving, “I did it” moments for our campers at our Bike and Trail camps.

No experience necessary, paid training provided.


Who are we:

We are a fast-growing leader in children’s programming who offer high-quality biking and swimming lessons across North America.


The Opportunity:
 We’re looking for Bike and Trail Instructors for our Summer Camps. Here’s how this job plays a role:

  • As an Instructor you will spend your days outside while inspiring the next generation of cyclists. It’s active, it’s adventurous, it’s fun and it’s incredibly rewarding.
  • You don’t have to be a bike expert because we provide training for our programs for you to get going in your new role!

WORK DATES:

  • June 30, 2025- August 29, 2025

LOCATIONS: (please note: the following locations and work dates are subject to change. You will be contacted if this becomes applicable to you)

Bike Camps:

  • Langford/Colwood- Ecole John Stubbs (June 30, 2025- August 22, 2025)
  • Cedar Hill – Doncaster Elementary School (June 30, 2025- August 29, 2025)
  • Oak Bay-École Willows Elementary (June 30, 2025- August 29, 2025)
  • Nanaimo- St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (June 30, 2025-August 15, 2025)
  • Saanich- Lake Hill Elementary (June 30-August 1, 2025)

Trail Camps:

  • Trail – Doncaster Elementary/ Copley West Park (June 30, 2025- August 15, 2025)

WAGE:

  • $18.35 /hour


What you’d be responsible for

In addition to sharing your ideas on how we can grow, learn and build, in this role, you’ll also be:

  • Teaching our daily Pedalheads camp programs for children ages 2-12 years
  • Actively introduce children new bike skills
  • Ensure the health and safety of children at camp
  • Act as a positive role model and leader at all times
  • Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress


Skills, knowledge and experience

Here are some of the skills / specifics that are important for this role:

  • You will be at least 16 years of age by the start of camp
  • Comfortable leading a group of up to 6 children (training provided)
  • Committed to keeping our campers safe
  • You are energetic, creative, motivated and fun
  • Hold or willing to get a current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificate
  • Criminal record check required for ages 18+
  • You have access to a bike and helmet and can ride a bike proficiently

Why you’ll love working at Pedalheads:

You will:

  • Gain leadership experience and growth opportunities that develop you for any future career (bonus: get a reference letter)
  • Work with people in a fun, team environment where peer friendships often last a lifetime
  • No experience necessary! We provide all your training, and we pay you for it too
  • Work daytime hours outdoors with no weekend work (work in sunglasses and comfy attire!)
  • Inspire kids to believe in themselves. There is no feeling like it!

Ready to apply?

You do not want to miss out on this amazing opportunity – positions are filling up quickly so apply today!


Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Pedalheads is committed to creating and upholding a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment that is respectful and welcoming to everyone. We believe that 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 - will make our programs and workplaces richer for all.

We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. If you face any barriers to employment or require financial assistance or other accommodation during the recruitment and/or employment process, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department in confidence.

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