Guiding Staff Positions with Bicycle Adventures

Please take a moment to review the information in the left margin and then to complete this application and click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

Your Information

Note: All information that you send to Bicycle Adventures is kept confidential. It is used for the sole purpose of selecting staff members for our touring season.

First Name:
Last Name
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:
Country:
Day Phone:
Eve Phone:
E-mail:
The best time to reach me is:
Are you eligible for lawful employment in the United States?
Yes No
If hired by Bicycle Adventures, you will be required to provide proof of identity and U.S. citizenship of your legal right to work in the United States.
Have you ever been convicted of any violation of the law, other than minor traffic violations? (For example, speeding is a minor violation; DUI and reckless driving are not.)
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Do you have a clean driving record (no more than one moving violation during the last three years)?
Yes No
If no, please explain:
Please note: we are unable to consider you for a guiding position if you have ever received a DUI.
We find it works best if members of the guiding staff live within a two-hour drive of Olympia, WA. Will you be able to do this?
Yes No
If you answered no, would you consider relocating to the Portland or Seattle area?
Yes No
What is your availability? The majority of our guiding staff is able to commit to the peak season. (June-September)
I am available for that amount of time. I am not available for that time, but would like to discuss other options with Bicycle Adventures.
Are there specific dates between June-September that you will not be available? Please note below:
Leading bicycle tours requires an extensive commitment of time and energy away from your home and family, typically at least one week at a time including weekends. Please comment on your ability to adapt to these rigors and life-style changes.
Please briefly summarize your experiences and abilities in the following areas:
Guiding, instructing or similar experiences dealing with group dynamics of a large group.
Customer service skills and experience.
Driving large vehicles with trailers.
Food handling and preparation.
Any life experiences that you feel apply to this type of work.
Bicycle Adventures provides training in the following areas, but how would you rate your Competency in the following skills:
Please rate your bicycle maintenance & repair skills. (0= no experience; 5 = trained and certified bike mechanic)
0 1 2 3 4 5
Cooking: rate your ability to plan & prepare a cooked meal for a large group of 15 people (0= no experience; 5 = trained chef or caterer)
0 1 2 3 4 5
If you would like to provide other information that you feel prudent, please provide here.
If you have any questions, please contact Brad Sauber at (360) 790-6437 or email him directly at bradsauber@bicycleadventures.com. Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Please remember to email a resume and cover letter as well. Click the submit button below to send us your application. To send your application to Bicycle Adventures, click "Apply."