Get Involved: Staunton State Park - Mountain Bike Team

Mountain Bike Team

Description:

Trail host, assist visitors, report trail conditions, and be a good example on the trails!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Riding trails / Trail hosting

• On-Trail bike mechanical assistance

• Inform visitors of Park rules

• Report visitor / trail issues

• Minor trail maintenance / repair

• Trail condition reporting (All Seasons)

• Trail etiquette & safety education

• Other duties specifically around coordination of special events, or as assigned

• Ability to provide minor first aid (or CPR) is NOT required, but desired Requirements

• Ability to ride mountain bike on Park multi-use trails for 2-5 hours

• Eagerness to assist and interact with park visitors! • Must be dependable and punctual

• Be courteous & personable when dealing with Park visitors

• Follow Park rules and represent the Park and CPW in a professional manner

• Complete initial and recurring State Park volunteer training sessions

• Wear CPW volunteer patch and nametag when volunteering

• Ability to ride fat bikes (4”+ wide tires) when trails experience winter conditions is not required but desired Training & Supervision

• General volunteer orientation and ride with team leader / group Evaluation • All State Park volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering

Time Commitment:

At least 5 hours a month on weekends

Interests:

Education - Education and Outreach, Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, Habitat and Trail Work - Trail Building/Maintenance

Places:

Staunton State Park