Summer Youth Bike Camp Instructor-Seattle, WA

Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking instructors to teach summer camps for youth age 6-15. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and experienced teachers with significant experience team teaching, working with youth and teaching bicycling skills. Instructors should have a history of success working with various ages (6-15 y/o) and learning styles and have an appreciation for hands-on, applied learning. In addition to specific safety and bike handling skills, the camps aim to teach critical thinking skills and encourage leadership development.

Qualifications:

-One year of experience teaching youth, preferably more

-Ability to work successfully with various learning styles and personalities

-Demonstrated experience working with youth teaching applied, hands-on skills

Preferred qualifications:

-Certified by the League of American Bicyclists as an LCI (League Cycling Instructor)

-Bicycle maintenance and mechanic skills and ability to teach them

-Experience working for non-profit organizations

-Certified in first aid and CPR

Position requirements:

-Available for curriculum and first aid training Saturday, June 14, 2014

-Available to teach several weeks between June 23 and August 29, 2014

Camp and position details:

-The camps will have about a 4:1 student:instructor ratio

-Positions will be seasonal and part-time

-Positions are compensated on an hourly basis and do not include benefits

-Background checks will be required before camp instructors are hired

-Camps will be held outdoors

-Instructors will report to the Classes and Camps Coordinator

To apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter to joshm(at)cascadebicycleclub.org with “Camp Instructor Application” in the subject heading. The Application deadline is Friday April 25th at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

About the Club:

Founded in 1970, the Cascade Bicycle Club is a 16,000+ member nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to creating better communities through bicycling. Cascade is a local and regional leader in producing world-class cycling events and rides, educating youth and adult cyclists, advocating for bicycle policy and infrastructure and promoting bicycle commuting. Cascade produces 13 major bicycle events and offers 2,000 free daily recreational rides annually. Cascade’s sphere of influence includes health and fitness, youth development, environmental sustainability and livable communities. Cascade is directed by an elected, volunteer board and operates with 35 paid staff and hundreds of volunteers.

Cascade Bicycle Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, persons of color, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Submit a resume and cover letter to joshm(at)cascadebicycleclub.org with “Camp Instructor Application” in the subject heading. The Application deadline is Friday April 25th at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.