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VBT is always looking for new and exciting talent, in our home office, overseas and on the road. We positively impact people’s lives through active travel experiences! Take a look at our openings and see if we have the right fit for you.

We are hiring for the following positions:

Dear Prospective Leader,  

Thanks for your interest in a tour leading position with VBT Bicycling Vacations. 

AT VBT we place great focus on and take tremendous pride in the quality and selection of our leaders – dedicated, versatile, hard-working, service-oriented individuals who genuinely care about the guests they serve.  

We pride ourselves on our expert, local leaders and recognize that an amazing leader makes an unforgettable trip!  

VBT leaders come from a variety of nations and backgrounds, often with experience in service to American customers, bicycling and bicycle mechanics, foreign language, travel, teamwork and leadership. Each year we seek a few qualified individuals to add to our professional and fun-loving team.  

What we look for in a potential Tour Leader: 

  • Superb people and customer service skills: outgoing, confident, and fun personality; being at ease when speaking to groups and being a spirited conversationalist. 
  • Intimate knowledge about and expertise in your region whether it be natural history, art, architecture, food, wine, cultural and political history, geology, music, folklore, or local flora and fauna. 
  • Residence in or near the region in which you lead. 
  • English and local language fluency. 
  • Experience in handling multiple logistics; ability to problem solve. 
  • Ability to communicate well with local vendors including hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies. 
  • Passion for cycling and the outdoors. 
  • Physical fitness:  
    • able to bike up to 80 km / 50 miles per day in all weather. 
    • able to lift and carry luggage and equipment up to 23 kg / 50 lbs multiple times a day. 
    • able to lift a fleet of 25 kg / 55 lbs e-bikes vertically on/off the bike trailer (vertical lifting up to 65 cm / 26 inches) multiple times a day. 
  • Ability to work in a team and connect with a co-leader; including sharing a room on tour with a leader of the same gender. 
  • Attention to detail and safety awareness. 
  • Ability to handle and manage a tour budget. 
  • First aid skills and CPR (or equivalent) certification. 
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record. 
  • Ability to safely drive a passenger van with a trailer; if needed, willingness to obtain a special driver’s license prior to leading VBT Tours. 
  • Prior leading experience is a plus but not required. 

We recruit leaders on a year-round basis, however, most of the hiring, training and scheduling is done in the winter for the following season. 

  • Leaders are paid a daily rate.  
  • All tour-related expenses are covered by VBT.  
  • Leaders may lead anywhere from 2-14 trips per year.  
  • Leaders are NOT able to work full-time, year-round with us due to our seasonal operations in each region. 

A leader’s primary role is to ensure our guests experience an excellent vacation with VBT and support our mission of ‘positively impacting people’s lives through active travel experiences. 

 

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Job Description:

-Access client-facing documents from VBT’s on-line web portal

-Bike handling: pre-trip: prep bikes at bike operator storage and post-trip: clean & return to storage

-Get bikes to/from VBT storage to starting hotel

-Conduct welcome meeting/bike fitting/Ride with GPS intro (~90 mins) w/ clients on day 1

-Provide “on-call phone support” to guests for required number of days (varies by destination)

-Handle emergencies by phone, and or in extreme circumstances in person (usually rare, compensation provided)

Qualifications:

-Enjoys meeting people

-Regional knowledge

-Energy, enthusiasm, attention to detail

-Valid driver’s license, clean driving record

-Able to lift and carry bicycles up to 50 lbs

-Basic bike maintenance skills or cyclist knowledge helpful but not required

Details:

-4-day to 7-day programs with up to 12 dates throughout the season

-One full-day in-person commitment you are compensated for being “on-call” by telephone, and in-person only for high-level emergency

-Paid training provided

-Own transportation required

-Weekly payment depends on the number of clients per departure. Range from approximately $350 to $720 (client numbers range from 2 to 12).

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