Philip Waidner
Program Manager Camps and Teen Trail Corps at National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Mountain Bike Instructor Certification Level II
Bike Instructor Certification Program (Formerly IMBA ICP)Apr, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/First Aid
American Red CrossJan, 2001- Oct, 2024 -
Level 1 Professional Ski Instructor
PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard InstructorsNov, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medical Associates InternationalNov, 2005- Oct, 2024
Experience
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National Interscholastic Cycling Association
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager Camps and Teen Trail Corps
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Oct 2018 - Present
Developing Camps and the Teen Trail Corps service program for middle and high school age mountain bikers
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Arrowhead Bike Farm
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Owner
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Feb 2018 - Present
A New River Gorge gathering point for adventurers of all kinds. Outdoor dining on the deck or in our Biergarten with a variety of fresh local and national craft beer for after your paddling, biking, hiking or climbing adventure.Campground/Pub/Bike Shop
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Bike Instructor Certification Program
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor Certification Program Instructor Trainer
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Jul 2015 - Nov 2019
Instruct and certify Level 1 & Level 2 mountain bike instructors to use BICP methods and curriculum Developed a working partnership between the BSA and BICP to provide the BSA with professional mountain bike instructor training, provide local councils with BICP resources and push mountain bike advocacy throughout BSAWork with a variety of mountain bike coaches to continually develop professional training programs
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Boy Scouts of America
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Wheels Program Manager
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2018
Develop safe, fun and effective adventure sports programs within mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, and off-road motorsports.Manage a staff of 50 including recruitment, training and supervisionDevelop instructor training programs for mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, and ATV.Manage 36 miles of XC & DH MTB trails, 60+ miles of multi-use trails, a 13.7 acre BMX facility, and a 5 acre outdoor skatepark.Manage a budget of over $350,000Work with a team to develop national programs, policies and guidelinesCreate policies, procedures and standards used across the national BSA organization
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Driver/Manager
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Dec 2011 - Apr 2014
Worked to help successfully turn around city's perception of pedi-cab drivers and the business by coordinating with a variety of groups and individuals; cultivated and maintained an excellent professional reputation with town, community and clients.Supervised a staff up to 12 through recruitment, training and schedulingAdministered budget, accounts payable and collected accounts receivableArranged private events: marketing, planning, scheduling drivers and ensuring successMaintained a professional work environment in extreme environmental conditions
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Vail Resorts
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Ski Instructor
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Nov 2011 - Apr 2014
Taught group and private ski lessons ages 4 to 17 years oldAdept with a variety of students, including international cultures and a range of physical/behavioral abilitiesWorked with a team in a harsh environment, developing sports instructional skills as well as personal self-reliance and confidence
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Lead Guide
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Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
Developed effective customer service and communication skills working with a variety of cultural approaches and expectations to the experienceWorked with Bolivian coworkers to provide a fun and safe premium experienceAttained an effective knowledge of Spanish, enabling communication with colleagues, clients, and community
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Mountain Bike Instructor
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Taught mountain biking to groups of youth, ages 10 to 15 years oldPrepared and led MTB trips organized by skill level
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Lead Instructor
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Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
Worked with a team of 4-6 instructors leading international school groups ages 12 to 17 years oldPrepared and led a variety of cultural exchange and community service activitiesTaught mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, caving and hikingWorked with local Chinese to plan logistics for groups of up to 100 people
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Wilderness Trip Leader
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May 2007 - Aug 2009
Planned, prepared, coordinated and led wilderness trips for girls 9 to 15 years oldDeveloped a new over-night mountain biking and camping trip.
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Warren Wilson College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Construction
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Jan 2006 - May 2008
Facilities support including: framing, concrete, drywall installation and repair, major and minor carpentry and more
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Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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High Adventure Counselor
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May 2005 - Aug 2006
Taught rock climbing, rappelling and COPE, a week long team building program utilizing low and high ropes course elements.Managed the Ranger Program, a week long Venture Scouting oriented high adventure program customized to each group that allowed crews to try a variety of different activities all over camp. This required communication and teamwork with other departments to organize logistics and an ability to teach a wide variety of adventure sports.
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Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Waterfront Boating Counselor
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May 2003 - Aug 2003
Taught canoeing, kayaking, sailing, motor boating, water-skiing and more.
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Education
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Warren Wilson College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Outdoor Leadership