Bike Mechanic

Summitbsa; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Summit Staff Uniform

Job summary

Summitbsa seeks a versatile bike shop staff member to repair and maintain the mountain bike and BMX inventory for the program. Staff may be assigned to either mountain bike or BMX areas or move between all areas as needed.

The role requires housing in Staff Camp, a Summit Staff Uniform, and work hours of 45–55 per week. You will support safe operation and help set up facilities while modeling the Scout Oath and Law.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• Entry-level bike mechanic certification or bike shop experience.
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (background check).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and inspect Mountain/BMX bike fleet for program utilization.
• Impart useful bike care and maintenance knowledge.
• Order materials needed to keep program running safely.
• Monitor inventory of spare parts and repair equipment.
• Insure proper use, security and care of repair parts and repair equipment.
• Assist in the set up and takedown of the SBR mountain bike shop and other facilities.

Skills

Bike mechanic

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Repairs and maintains the mountain bike and BMX inventory. Staff may be assigned to either one mountain bike or BMX area or move equally between all of them.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and inspect Mountain/BMX bike fleet for program utilization
• Imparts useful bike care and maintenance knowledge
• Order materials needed to keep program running safely
• Monitor inventory of spare parts and repair equipment
• Insure proper use, security and care of repair parts and repair equipment
• Assist in the set up and takedown of the SBR mountain bike shop and other facilities
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18+
• Required: entry level bike mechanic certification or bike shop mechanic experience
• Preferred: Experience maintaining / operating an organized shop
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and bike up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds