Assistant Youth Bike Instructor
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A position at Bikes Not Bombs
Summer Jobs, Bike Riding... getting paid to ride... if this is or someone you knows dream job, give them the following application and job description, have them fill it out, and schedule an interview with me. They will be on their way to a summer full of riding here at Bikes Not Bombs!
Hours: Summer: 20-40 hrs/week, School Year: 3.5-18 hrs/week
$ 8.00/hr
Contact Matt Soycher,Youth Programming Director with questions or to set up an interview.
284 Amory Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-522-0222 x 101
Details
Job Duties & Responsibilities:1. Promote Safe Bicycling
-Assist in leading bike safety lessons for Bikes Not Bombs’ youth program participants*
-Role model Bikes Not Bombs’ (BNB) bike safety policies, including helmet rules and all cycling laws
-Assist in leading bike rides ensuring that participants are safe and having fun
-Assist in leading bike safety rodeo’s for group’s BNB collaborates with
2. Promote a positive mechanics and cycling learning environment
-Assist in leading basic mechanics lessons for BNB program participants
-Take advantage of regular evaluation periods to think critically by offering constructive feedback about programs or your own performance to your co-workers and program coordinators/director
-Help manage behaviors that are contrary to a positive learning environment
-Assist in maintaining BNB youth program’s equipment and space
-Participate in end of day evaluations at the end of each day of programming, and occasional staff meetings
3. Promote BNBs’ Mission
-Learn and teach about BNBs’ mission of environmental stewardship and social justice
-Promote cycling as a practical transportation alternative to the car in the Boston area
-Facilitate icebreakers and activities focused on community building, environmental stewardship, and social justice
-Participate in BNB outreach and fundraising events, including our annual Bike-A-Thon
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
• Boston resident age 13-18 years old
• Self motivated
• Time Management skills
• Willingness to resolve conflicts peacefully
• Ability to work with people of all age groups, ethnicities, and experiences, especially young people ages 10-18
• Willing to be part of a team that gives and receives constructive feedback
• Willing to work with young people ages 10-18 years old
• Willing to get your hands dirty while doing bike mechanics
• Comfort riding a bike on bike paths and streets
• Experience with youth and/or bike riding
• Bike Safety & Mechanics Training experience with BNB preferred
