E-Bike Mechanic & Cycling Specialist

Bar-W-Guest-Ranch; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitefish Outfitters is seeking a Cycling Director & E-Mechanic to lead our summer bike program in Montana. You will maintain the full e-bike, gravel, and mountain bike fleet, perform builds and repairs, and supervise bike guides to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

This full‑time role runs April through October, with responsibilities spanning fleet operations, safety standards, reservations, and coordinating trips on Going-to-the-Sun Road and shuttle-supported tours.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and comfort working on a wide range of bikes.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and load bikes onto shuttles.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the summer bike program, blending guest experience with team leadership.
• Maintain and manage the full e-bike, gravel, and mountain bike fleet.
• Perform bike builds, repairs, and ongoing maintenance throughout the season.
• Train bike guides so they feel confident and supported when leading rides.
• Guide trips, including Going-to-the-Sun Road tours and shuttle-supported trips.
• Create strong connections with guests through great service and positive energy.
• Manage bike rentals, waivers, and reservations using booking software.
• Open and close daily operations and maintain accurate rental availability.
• Enforce safety standards, city regulations, and company procedures.
• Purchase bikes, parts, from vendors and maintain inventory.
• Keep the bike shop organized and communicate fleet needs to Operations Manager.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety standards

Job description

At Whitefish Outfitters our core focus is connection. We want our guests to have an experience not just a vacation, so we want them to connect to our staff, the people they came with, the other guests, nature, and to themselves. You would be integral in facilitating connection with guests by sharing your story and listening to them.

General Responsibilities:

This position is full time from April through October. Come work in a beautiful and scenic outdoor playground. The Cycling Specialist leads the bike summer bike program at Whitefish Outfitters, combining mechanical expertise with guest experience and team leadership.

Cycling Director & E-Mechanic Duties:

• Maintain and manage the full e-bike, gravel, and mountain bike fleet.
• Perform bike builds, repairs, and ongoing maintenance throughout the season.
• Lead the by example and ensure daily responsibilities are completed
• Train bike guides so they feel confident and supported when leading rides.
• Guiding trips, including Going-to-the-Sun Road tours and shuttle-supported trips.
• Create strong connections with guests through great service and positive energy.
• Manage bike rentals, waivers, and reservations using booking software.
• Open and close daily operations and maintain accurate rental availability.
• Enforce safety standards, city regulations, and company procedures.
• Purchase bike s, parts, from vendors such as QBP, Pedego, and Scott.
• Keep the bike shop organized and inventory up to date.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the Operations Manager about fleet needs and issues.

Personal Requirements:

• Strong mechanical skills and comfort working on a wide range of bikes.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on commitments.
• Comfortable learning and using booking and rental software.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and load bikes onto shuttles.
• CPR and Wilderness First Aid preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.