What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kolo Bike Park Camps Program Director (age 21+) position at The Adventure Center of Asheville?
Kolo Bike Camps Program Director
**Please submit your application through our website
Overview:
The Kolo Bike Camp Program Director oversees and implements the day-to-day operations of
the Kolo Flow & Kiddie Camps at the Adventure Center of Asheville. The Program Director is
responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and lessons with
their counselors to provide a quality program for campers. Program Directors are also
responsible for the supervision of Kolo Flow & Kiddie Camp Counselors, and working with
various other departments at the Adventure Center of Asheville to ensure campers reach their
intended outcomes. Information on the Kolo Camp programs can be found on our website.
Season/Dates of Employment:
Our day camp runs from June 11th – August 22nd, 2025, Monday through Friday. Staff training
is the days prior, June 9th&10th, with additional paid training and planning pre-season. While
the ideal candidate has availability for the entire season, applicants not able to commit to all
weeks are still considered and encouraged to apply.
- Deliver and evaluate a camp program that meets the needs and interests of youth and
- Remain current with information on the developmental needs of youth and apply them in
- Implement crisis and risk management procedures in conjunction with other departments
- Design and ensure delivery of programs and activities appropriate to the camper
- Train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal staff, including assisting hiring if appropriate and
- Maintain camp and program specific buildings and equipment, and advise on the
- Oversee the daily operation of day camp including program, camper care and behavior
- Fills in camp counselor roles as needed.
- Assists the Camp Director in staff scheduling, including communicating any needs or
- Leads campers in lessons to teach mountain biking skills such as skill progression, trail
- Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience with mountain biking and working with young kids is preferred, but not
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must be in good physical condition for outdoor activities, and to respond appropriately to
(fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to
maintain constant supervision of campers.
- Participate in facilitating staff training when possible
- Be comfortable speaking in front of large groups and managing groups of campers and
- Have a current certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain before the first day of
- Able to ride a bike off road, and to work and in all weather conditions
- Able to stand for long periods of time, and must be able to lift 50lbs
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
ACA Core Competencies:
- Teaching & Facilitating – can plan and lead lessons and activities appropriately planned
- Problem Solving/Judgement – mediates and assists campers and other staff with
parties involved
- Adaptability – Accepts and readily adapts to changing plans, priorities, and situations;
- Positive Attitude – approaches others in a pleasant and upbeat manner; maintains
- Coaches, Counsels, and Empowers Staff – Observe staff behavior and assess the appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and
- Initiative/Self-Direction – identifies the immediate needs of the program and takes appropriate action to meet those needs.
Job Types: Temporary, Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Monday to Friday
- Asheville, NC 28806: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
