Skateboarding Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Uniform provided

Staff camp housing / work attire

Job summary

Summitbsa in Glen Jean, WV seeks an energetic skateboarding instructor and supervisor to guide participants of varying abilities, helping them improve skills while building leadership, character, and fitness.

You will lead a cheerful, safety‑focused program, assist in set up and takedown, and follow Summit staff policies. Housing and a Summit Staff Uniform are provided, with 45–55 hour work weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Experience teaching or riding skateboarding.
• Experience maintaining skateboards or skateparks.
• Willing to become a registered Scouts America member (background screening).
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work communication.

Responsibilities

• Present a skateboarding program with cheerful, helpful service.
• Demonstrate wheel-sport skills to teach novices in BMX/skate.
• Assist in set up and takedown of BMX/skate facilities.
• Ensure the safety of all riders in skateboard/BMX activities.
• Turn paperwork into supervisor accurately and timely.
• Maintain Skate/BMX equipment and 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 in the SBR staff handbook.

Skills

Teaching skateboarding or BMX

Microsoft Teams

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Provide skateboarding instruction and supervision to participants of varying ability levels to improve their skateboarding skills. Assist in the execution of meaningful skateboard/BMX programs to develop leadership, character, and fitness.

Key Responsibilities

• Present a skateboarding program through cheerful, helpful, and efficient service
• Demonstrate skillful wheel sports abilities to intentionally and cheerfully teach novice riders in BMX/skate
• Assist in the set up and takedown of BMX/skate facilities
• Ensure the safety of all riders in skateboard/BMX activities
• Turn paperwork into supervisor accurately and timely
• Maintenance of Skate/BMX equipment and 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+
• Preferred: Experience teaching or riding skateboarding
• Preferred: Experience maintaining skateboards or skateparks
• 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 50 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