Avout Racing is hiring! Do you love cycling and working with kids? We want YOU to become an Avout Racing junior coach or director. Yes! You! Avout Racing is a non-profit cycling organization in the southwest Denver metro area. With our kid's programs continuing to grow, we’re looking for new coaches and directors passionate about sharing their love of bikes! We are accepting applications NOW for anyone 16 years of age and older.

We have positions available for all levels of mountain biking and cyclocross, from beginners to experts. For our upper-level coaches and director positions, we are looking for people with more experience in training, coaching, and cycling. But you do not need to be an expert rider to be a coach—we consider it more important to connect well with kids! Even beginner mountain bikers who are great with kids make awesome coaches for our younger groups.

Job Opportunities – Coach and director positions are available for mountain biking and cyclocross levels.  You can work 1 to 6+ hours per week, depending on your desired level of commitment.  Practice locations vary, generally in the southwest Denver metro area, with expansions in 2024 to Conifer and possibly Colorado Springs.  Most practices are on weekday evenings, spring through fall. There are possibilities for weekend race support based on coach availability and interest. You can commit to the schedule that works for you.  

Coach Opportunities

• Academy MTB Coach—Our race-driven mountain bikers from age 9 through high school focus on building solid skills and competitive endurance while still having fun. Coaches have opportunities to provide race support. Practices are in Ken-Caryl and the surrounding area, including Colorado Springs.
• Inspire Juniors Rec MTB Coach – Our recreational mountain bikers from age 6 through high school, grouped by age, with a focus on fun and skill progression.  Four location options:  Ken-Caryl, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, with expansion in 2024 to Conifer
• Strider & Early Pedal Coach – Our youngest and cutest!  These 2–5-year-olds are a ton of fun as they learn the basics of balance and riding bikes—practices in the Ken-Caryl area.
• Intermediate or Advanced CX Coach—Our race-driven cyclocross juniors from age 9 through high school focus on building solid skills and speed while still having fun. Coaches have opportunities to provide race support. Practices are in Ken-Caryl and Golden.
• Beginner CX Coach – A mellow cyclocross program for our younger or more recreational juniors.  Practices in Ken-Caryl and Golden.

Director and Head Coach Opportunities

• Academy MTB Director: Train coaches, plan, and run off-season activities, develop general training plan for juniors in Training Peaks, create and deliver curriculum for the coaches, manage coaches and practices.
• Inspire Juniors Rec MTB Director: Train coaches, create and deliver coaches curriculum, oversee all locations
• Academy MTB Head Coach: Manage coaches and practices for a specific location
• Inspire Juniors Rec MTB Head Coach: Manage coaches and practices in a particular location

Responsibilities

• Able to coach and work with kids in a productive manner
• Attend practices according to the schedule
• Teach cycling skills through a provided curriculum 
• Provide mentorship and teach life lessons through our team’s 5 Respects
• Work collaboratively with other coaches
• Know and follow Avout Racing policies for safety

Eligibility Requirements

• 16 years or older
• Pass a background check
• Be a capable mountain biker with cycling skills appropriate for the program level 
• Have your own mountain bike, helmet, cycling apparel, and bike tools (you will receive a team jersey, assuming you join before our ordering timeline)
• Basic bicycle and repair knowledge
• Enjoy working with kids, with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic
• Complete two short online trainings (CDC Heads Up Concussion training and SafeSport training) and one in-person training weekend (which includes basic first aid and basic bike repair) 

Pay is hourly based on experience, with the option to volunteer and receive a free junior registration.  

Apply here. 

Email Susan@AvoutRacing.com for more information.