Youth Sports Program Coordinator

Dates: May 12, 2025 - August 15, 2025Position Type: SeasonalLocation: Eagle, ColoradoHours: 25-30 hours/week, Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-1 or 3 pmStarting Pay: $25/hourCompensation can increase with experience and level of contribution to the program’s mission and growth.

Mission and Values

Vail Valley RIDE is a mountain bike program that expands beyond teaching the physical skills needed to hit the trails. We aim to help facilitate a new generation of trail users representing the program’s core values on and off the trails. Our mission is to provide the space to experience how the bike can benefit one's physical, mental, and emotional health. We work toward building a healthy foundation for lifelong riders—a generation aware of their footprint and how to treat the trails more sustainably.

• Respect - the trails, ourselves, and all trail users.
• Inspire - one another to discover what we are capable of.
• Dare - to try something new.
• Explore - our backyard and beyond by two wheels.

Overview

Are you ready to be part of an engaging program that uses the power of mountain biking to positively impact the lives of young individuals? Vail Valley RIDE is pioneering a unique approach that supports kids' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through biking. As the first of its kind, this is your opportunity to join a mission-driven team and make a profound, positive impact on the world.

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Operations Manager to lead our mountain bike camps during the summer season. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily camp operations, coach and lead a group of campers, and shape their relationship to sport and holistic well-being. We encourage you to apply if you're passionate about youth sports, coaching, operational management, and promoting holistic health in sports.

This seasonal position extends from May to August 2025 and offers a unique chance to be part of something truly transformative.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Well-being: Ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment, implementing safety protocols and addressing concerns.
• Coaching & Leadership: Lead and coach a group of campers, creating a structured, supportive, and engaging experience on the trails.
• Program Coordination: Collaborate with RIDE mentors and coaches to plan daily lessons, activities, and routes tailored to campers’ needs.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage daily check-ins/check-outs, organize Half and Full Day lists, and maintain accurate records for participants, coaches, and RIDE mentors.
• Inclusivity: Foster a welcoming, inclusive experience for all campers, celebrating diversity in race, class, gender identity, and background.
• Communication: Maintain clear, effective communication with parents, coaches, mentors, and activity partners about daily camp happenings.
• Daily Operations: Lead structured yet engaging camp setup and wrap-up, ensuring smooth daily transitions.
• Team Coordination: Participate in daily on-site check-ins and weekly meetings with the Vail Valley RIDE founder, progressing toward independently managing coach check-ins.
• Brand Representation: Uphold and promote the mission and values of Vail Valley RIDE both on and off the campsite.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for and experience in youth camp leadership.
• Experience in youth camp operational management.
• A personal mountain bike.
• Prior experience in youth mentoring or teaching.
• Bike mechanic skills are a plus.
• Strong interest in promoting holistic health within the context of sports.
• Strong skills in registration systems management, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in managing youth within a business context.
• First Aid / CPR Certification required; further training and certification a plus.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Reliable cell phone and transportation to and from work.
• Ability to ride mountain trails up to 10 miles and be able to carry supplies weighing up to 10 lbs.

Availability

• Must be available to work all camps. ***can adjust a few days as needed if covered.
• Camp hours are 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, during the following sessions:
• June 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, June 30-July3
• July 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31
• August 4-7, 11-14
• Additionally, 5-10 hours of administrative duties per week and an opportunity to expand to private lessons.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and passionate individual with experience in youth sports coaching and a strong commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and safe experience for youth, we encourage you to apply for the position of Operations Manager at Vail Valley RIDE.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your interest in the position to karen.jarchow@vailvalleyride.com.

Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2025.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Eagle, CO 81631 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eagle, CO 81631: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25