Become a bike guide on a sunny location!
Do you dream of sharing your passion for cycling while working in a sunny paradise full of adventure? If you’re qualified and ready to take on new challenges daily, this is your opportunity!
- Salary
- €730 - €800
- Location
- Croatia, Greece and Italy
- Accommodation
- Available
- Category
- Tourism and Sport and fitness
- Language
- English
- Season
- Spring
- Availability
- Min. 3 Months
April through October
Job description
As a Neilson Bike Guide, you’ll be at the heart of unforgettable experiences for our guests. Whether they’re joining a group ride or exploring independently using our Strava routes, you’ll provide expert advice, local tips, and heaps of enthusiasm.
You’ll design a weekly cycling programme that’s not just safe and tailored but packed with fun and energy. You’ll meet people from all walks of life, inspiring them while adding to your own unforgettable journey.
Plus, you’ll team up with our Children’s Activity Leaders to create exciting cycling sessions for younger riders – giving them their first taste of the thrill of cycling.
At Neilson, it’s more than a job – it’s a lifestyle. Spend your summer in a stunning beach resort, where you’ll share your love for cycling and adventure every single day. You’ll work hard, but the fun never stops – and there’s always time to enjoy everything the resort has to offer.
We’re looking for someone friendly, energetic and approachable who makes connections effortlessly. Someone who inspires confidence and ensures every guest feels cared for from the moment they arrive.
Ready for the summer of a lifetime? Your adventure starts here with Neilson!
You’ll design a weekly cycling programme that’s not just safe and tailored but packed with fun and energy. You’ll meet people from all walks of life, inspiring them while adding to your own unforgettable journey.
Plus, you’ll team up with our Children’s Activity Leaders to create exciting cycling sessions for younger riders – giving them their first taste of the thrill of cycling.
At Neilson, it’s more than a job – it’s a lifestyle. Spend your summer in a stunning beach resort, where you’ll share your love for cycling and adventure every single day. You’ll work hard, but the fun never stops – and there’s always time to enjoy everything the resort has to offer.
We’re looking for someone friendly, energetic and approachable who makes connections effortlessly. Someone who inspires confidence and ensures every guest feels cared for from the moment they arrive.
Ready for the summer of a lifetime? Your adventure starts here with Neilson!
Your new workplace
What you have
- Minimum qualification - MIAS fundamentals, Level 1 or 2 Bike Leader or equivalent.
- Cytech Level 1 or above would be beneficial.
- Valid First Aid (or willing to get one).
- Extensive personal knowledge of bike maintenance and repair.
- An understanding of current cycling developments.
- A solid understanding and knowledge covering the use of the bike equipment and the associated safety procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Flexible to work all the required hours with your team to get the job done well.
- Ability to deliver fun, engaging, safe and informative tuition.
- The ability to confidently hold a conversation and instruct in English.
- The ability to work well, independently, as part of a team, and to maintain effective working relationships.
What you do
- To deliver a brilliant Bike Guiding service in line with the Neilson programme.
- A passion for road cycling or mountain biking - Ideally both.
- Extensive knowledge/experience of either road or mountain biking.
- Take personal responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and security of all Neilson equipment.
- Prepare suitable experience and ability-based rides.
- Demonstrate and deliver effective techniques to accommodate varying levels of fitness.
- Actively promote the cycling programme to increase participation.
- Ensure bike supplies are always well monitored and stocked.
- Inform the line manager promptly when orders are required.
- To assist with training new or peak season coaches with the knowledge and skills to deliver the Neilson cycling programme.
- To ensure the highest standard of health and safety is adhered to.
- To fully advise guests on the practical/safe use of all equipment.
- Ensure that the appearance of the bike centre areas always meets guest expectations.
- To organise/host social events and briefings.
- Be prepared to move between resorts according to the operational needs of the business.
- Willing to help out and cover in other departments as required by the business.
- Airport transfers - As the first point of guest contact, you'll be confident and consistently deliver excellent, personable, informative, and efficient airport transfers to and from the resort.
What you get
- You will have the time of your life, make a bunch of new friends, enjoy mad adventures, and create stories you'll be telling for years.
- Staff accommodation provided on a shared basis - No bills to stress about
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on duty
- Travel to and from the resort, within Europe (subject to our staff travel policy)
- Visa & permits if applicable (UK Passport holders)
- Full training, including E-learning packages
- Opportunities for progression via our jump up/Jump higher programmes
- Uniform specific to your job role
- One day off per week + accrued holidays
- Mate's rates & family holiday discounts
- Emergency medical & dental insurance (UK residents) *
- Opportunities to obtain additional qualifications via the Neilson Academy
- Feel free to use the resort equipment in your spare time
- 24/7 access to CCP – Independent mental health support service
Ready to go?
Your application goes directly to the employer. The contact and selection process is handled by them.