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Skateboarding Instructor

The Summit Bechtel Reserve
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Apply here (skateboarding instructor): https://bsasbr.workbrightats.com/jobs/1246440

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What is the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR)? 

Experience thrilling adventures like whitewater rafting, rock climbing, skateboarding and BMX, mountain biking, and more at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR), a 10,600-acre outdoor facility nestled in the heart of southern West Virginia, near the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. A premier destination for Scouts and an array of other stakeholders, the Summit offers unique outdoor experiences for all visitors, including traditional summer camp and high-adventure treks; leadership training; family camping; and beautiful facilities for the celebration of milestone events. 

Principal Responsibilities

  • Present a skateboarding/BMX program through cheerful, helpful, and efficient service
  • Demonstrate skillful wheeled-sports abilities and instruct stakeholders in how to achieve these skills
  • Assist in the set up, maintenance, and takedown of BMX/skate facilities
  • Ensure the safety of all participants in skateboard/BMX activities
  • Turn paperwork into supervisor accurately and in a timely manner
  • Assist in other wheeled-sports programs as needed
  • Engage in and contribute to a summer camp environment
  • This is a summer seasonal position
  • Other duties or projects as assigned by full-time and seasonal SBR leadership
  • Abide by policies and procedure outlined in the SBR Staff Handbook

Employee Profile and Desired Traits

  • High-level emotional intelligence
  • Competence in team dynamics, conflict prevention/resolution, and identifying and resolving customer needs
  • Cheerful attitude and servant leadership disposition
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn
  • Ability to interact with men and women of all ages and maturity levels (staff and stakeholders)

Benefits for Employees

  • Salaried position (minimum compensation of $1,600.00 per month)
  • Onsite housing (wall tent on concrete platform, with electricity) provided, along with all utilities
  • All meals (three meals per day, seven days per week) provided for duration of employment
  • Internship credit available for any seasonal position
  • Access to onsite adventure venues
  • The Summit is surrounded by the New River Gorge National Park, a world-class outdoor adventure destination

Qualifications & Training

  • Eighteen years old or older
  • Experience instructing or riding skateboarding and/or BMX is strongly preferred
  • Experience maintaining facilities and equipment for skateboarding and/or BMX activities is preferred
  • Ability to use Microsoft Teams daily for work-related communication and coordination
  • Be or become a registered member of the Scouting America

Physical Requirements

  • Multiple hours a day of either standing, walking, or hiking, and the ability to lift 50-70 lbs.
  • Can be approved to work after receiving a physical examination and fall within the SBR height and weight requirements (HERE)

Learn more about working at the Summit: https://www.summitbsa.org/jobs/

Apply here (skateboarding instructor): https://bsasbr.workbrightats.com/jobs/1246440

Click here to see other wheeled-sports jobs at the Summit in 2026.