Safe Routes to School Bicycle Safety Instructor
The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) is seeking part-time Instructors for our statewide Safe Routes to School (SRTS) children's bicycle safety program. Instructors will report to and work closely with the Director of Education and Outreach.
About MassBike:
MassBike is the statewide bicycling advocacy group for Massachusetts. MassBike promotes a bicycle-friendly environment, and encourages bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation. MassBike's programs focus on promoting bicycle-friendly legislation; improving bicycle access and safety on roads and public transportation; educating bicyclists, motorists, children, and police about bicycling; encouraging bicycle commuting; and creating opportunities to ride together.
Responsibilities:
- Work part-time from 0 to 20+ hours per month depending on the number and location of participating schools, as directed by MassBike.
- Complete training program to become certified as a MassBike SRTS Instructor. Training is paid, and provided by MassBike.
- Teach the SRTS bicycle safety class to children in grades 4-8 in schools statewide. This is a fast-paced, high-energy, 45-minute presentation. Classes are often presented multiple times in one day at the same school.
- Coordinate class schedule with Director of Education and Outreach.
- Obtain class materials from MassBike as needed and distribute in schools as directed.
- Prepare report on each school as directed by MassBike.
- Collect student survey forms and return to MassBike.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Teaching or public speaking experience preferred.
- Experience teaching children ages 10-14 helpful.
- Strong interest and participation in bicycling preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills required.
- Excellent verbal communication skills required.
- Access to email.
- Current driver's license and access to a car.
- Access to a bicycle in good repair and bicycle helmet (used as props during class).
- Availability to work during school hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm
- Must pass Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) check.
Pay and Expenses:
Competitive hourly rate, plus reimbursement for mileage and tolls.
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]
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