How to hire a mountain bike guide

How to hire a mountain bike guide, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mountain bike guide hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mountain bike guide job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mountain bike guide
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your mountain bike guide job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a mountain bike guide for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a mountain bike guide to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a mountain bike guide that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of mountain bike guides and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Mountain Bike Guide	Description	Hourly rate
   Mountain Bike Guide		$5-125
   Escort	Escort is a service provided to accompany an individual, group of people, or vehicle to provide guidance and protection or mark of honor. Military Escort services accompany deceased military personnel to show respect-a healthcare escort sometimes accompanies patients to their destination for ongoing care safely... Show more	$10-17
   Guide	A guide is an expert on a location's history and gives guided tours to tourists at historic sites, nature and scenic attractions, and other travel destinations. Manuals are usually residents in the area hired by visitors' bureaus and travel companies... Show more	$8-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Kids
   • Mountain Bikes
   • Responder
   • Children Ages

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage payroll - specifically manage overtime.
   • Facilitate a therapeutic outdoor adventure experience for teenagers struggling with a variety of behavioral, mental health and substance abuse challenges.
   • Manage commercial whitewater rafting outfit.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mountain bike guide job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A mountain bike guide salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, mountain bike guides' average salary in montana is 64% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mountain bike guides earn 95% less than senior-level mountain bike guides.
   • Certifications. A mountain bike guide with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a mountain bike guide's salary.

   Average mountain bike guide salary

   $57,804yearly

   $27.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mountain bike guide salary

   $12,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 6, 2026

4. Writing a mountain bike guide job description

   A job description for a mountain bike guide role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a mountain bike guide job description:

   Mountain bike guide job description example

   • Skilled in providing outstanding customer service.
   • First Aid & CPR certification required.
   • Preferred to have completion of guide training course, Level 1 or Level 2
   • Competent riding ability on all trails you guide.
   • Know how to take smart risks putting safety first.
   • Prior riding experience on technical mountain bike terrain.
   • Experience in leading others on challenging bike terrain.
   • Able to demonstrate solid teaching skills,
   • Adhere to company procedures for maintaining a safe worksite.
   • Create a safe, fun and educational atmosphere.
   • Facilitate amazing field experiences with our guests.
   • Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.

   Core Competencies:

   • Decision Making: Use sound judgment to make good decisions.
   • Friendly Service: Treat people courteously and respond in a helpful manner.
   • Perceptive: Identify problems that impact job performance & initiate solutions.

   Physical Demands:

   • This is a physically demanding position.
   • Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 60 lbs.
   • Must be able to stand, bend, climb, lift, reach, push and pull repetitively.
   • Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.
   • Must be able to adapt to climate and work in extreme weather conditions.

   Shift Requirements:

   • Hours may be long, including early morning through early evening.
   • Frequent weekend and holiday shifts.

   Age Requirements:

   • Applicants must be at least age 18.

   Other Requirements:

   • Cori background check required prior to being hired.
   • You must supply your own equipment; bike, helmet, goggles, pads, shoes.

   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find mountain bike guides for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any mountain bike guides they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level mountain bike guides with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mountain bike guide job on Zippia to find and recruit mountain bike guide candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit mountain bike guides, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mountain bike guide

   Once you've selected the best mountain bike guide candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new mountain bike guide first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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