Safety
Safety is a number one priority - for you and your guests.
We expect you to be familiar with all safety policies and procedures. Please take the time to read through your Bike School Safety Manual and through the side tabs. Failure to follow safety procedures will result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
Safety Toolbox
This toolbox summary evolved from talks with staff members and at weekly supervisor meetings. The idea was to create conversation and awareness about safety concerns within the Bike School. We have had some great insight from all pods. Here is a summary of past Safety Toolbox discussions.
“How does riding at coaching speed affect certain trails / features?”
“When coaching students, the speed can differ from the speeds we are used to riding. How does that speed difference affect how a trail or feature rides? ”
“How do you assess your students on trail while still focusing on your own riding? ”
First Aid Courses
All mountain bike guides are required to have at least an OFA1 or Emergency First Aid. This must be a Canadian certificate.
40 hours or 80 hours wilderness First Aid or OFA-3 are an asset and awarded education credits in our compensation plan.
Many First Aid courses are offered in April and May at Whistler First Aid
OFA 1
Course title: Standard First Aid & CPR-C/AED – Blended Learning (OFA 1 Equivalent) – > 8hrs on line & 8hrs in person. OFA1 Cost: $180
Course title: Standard First Aid & CPR C: Recertification (OFA 1 equivalent) -> 8hrs in person OFA1 Recertification: Cost: $137
NB: OFA1 Recertification happens every 3 years. If it has been more than 3 years since your Recertification or OFA1 course, then you are required to take the Full course.
OFA 2
OFA 3
Certification requires full participation and course attendance. Participants must receive 70% on both written & practical exam.
Duration: 80 hours (10 x 8-hour days) OFA 3: Cost $1020.00
Wait lists: If the course you want to sign up in is full, a wait list will automatically pop up. Please sign up to the wait list, and once there is 6-8 on the wait list, Whistler First Aid will reach out to you to schedule another course.