AlpineElements

applicants

Reporting to:
Activities Manager

Summary of position:
To ensure that all bike guiding and free riding is offered in a safe, professional and enjoyable manor. To be solely responsible for the maintenance of the fleet. In addition to the role of bike guide you will assist with beach operations when required.

Duties and Responsibilities: (this list is not exhaustive)

• Attending weekly staff meetings to discuss bike feedback and duties for the week
• Ensuing maintenance, cleaning and any other bike duties are carried out in a timely fashion
• Responsible for the opening and set up of all bike equipment at the start of the day, inc manual labour
• Responsible for ensuring all bike equipment is securely locked and stored properly at the end of the day
• Ensure all bike storage areas are ready for guests arrivals
• Ensure helmets in safe working order and safety packs are kept stocked up
• Complete essential weekly maintenance checklists for each bike
• Give each bike a full service at once a month
• Ensure accurate maintenance records are kept
• Archive all bike maintenance records
• Complete the weekly H&S audit
• Plan a varied weekly program of guided rides to suit all abilities
• Produce route cards for guests to use when free riding
• Advertise rides and update daily
• Train colleagues in basic bike maintenance and guiding techniques
• Creating a welcoming and encouraging environment for guests of all abilities to enjoy biking
• Carrying out first aid and completing accident forms as necessary
• Being responsible for the overall safety aspects of all biking program
• Writing risk assessments for bike activities
• Provide a bike Welcome Speech to all guests at the start of their holiday
• Ensure a full safety briefing is given before every guided ride
• Obtain any relevant medical information from all guests before departing on a guided ride
• Socialising with guests in the evenings, including handing out awards on their last night
• Carry out monthly stock takes
• Showing guests to their rooms and helping with their luggage
• Assisting other departments as per operational needs, in particular you will spend a portion time at the beach each day: see job description for instructor.

Experience / Qualifications required:
Strong maintenance knowledge, able to build a new bike and maintain it with weekly servicing. Instructor or Teaching qualifications in any discipline an advantage. Trail leader Award. First Aid.