Cycles of Change is Hiring
After-School Safe Riding Instructors, PE Safe Riding Instructors, and Bicycle Mechanics Instructors for Spring 2008 at school sites around the East Bay. We are especially looking for people of color and people with youth experience.
After-School Safe Riding Instructors will:
Teach safe bicycle riding practices to youth ages 10-14; this involves helping to plan and lead bicycle-based field trips for groups of youth with varying levels of riding ability in an after school club setting. This position is part time and is scheduled to run the full school year.
PE Safe Riding Instructors will:
Teach safe bicycle riding practices to youth ages 9-13; this involves in class rules of the road instruction, black top drills, intersection drills and local field trips for students to practice skills learned in this three-week course. This position is part time and temporary with an estimate of 5-10 hours/week for 6-9 weeks.
Bicycle Mechanics Instructors will:
Teach basic mechanical skills to groups of youth ages 10-14 in an after school setting. Work with Directors and Cycles staff to manage bicycle restoration workshops in which youth participants can learn to rebuild and earn their own bicycles. This position is part time and is scheduled to run the full school year.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Has youth experience.
- Enthusiastic about working with youth.
- Comfortable with urban cycling and familiar with the local area.
- Clear and positive communicator.
- Capable of managing large groups of youth.
- Self-directed and cooperative team player.
- Must be available for the entire Spring 2008 school year.
- Must turn in a full application (Resume with references and Questionnaire)
We will provide training and support so that all new staff can be successful at their positions.
Compensation: $15-25/hr, depending on responsibilities; all positions are currently part-time but have possibilities for expansion.
To apply:
Please send a resume with your references and your completed questionnaire to cyclesofchange@yahoo.com by January 10th 2008 using the subject heading, “Hiring Committee” or you can mail us at Cycles of Change Attn: Hiring Committee, PO Box 70292, Oakland, CA 94612. We will be interviewing and hiring as applications roll in. If you have any questions, please just give us a call at 510-595-4625 or e-mail us at cyclesofchange@yahoo.com.
Cycles of Change Questionnaire
- What relevant experiences do you have with youth development? Please indicate a variety of experiences you have had.
- What youth development skills would you like to work on? (conflict resolution, “classroom” management, icebreaker games, etc)
- What is your bike riding experience & how long have you been riding? (commuting, recreational, touring, mapping and routing skills, etc)
- In detail please explain your confidence level and knowledge of bike mechanics. Which mechanics do you need the most help in to feel confident on the road with a large group of students?
- What are some topics, activities, skills, hobbies you are strong at and would love to teach? For example:
- Local recreational bike rides
- Local commuting
- Local resource/historical bike rides
- Advanced mechanics
- Basic mechanics
- Art/bike art
- Leadership skills
- Healthy/wholesome eating
- Environmental education
- Gardening
- OTHER:_______________
6. What additional skills/assistance will you need to be successful in a Cycles program? (please provide details)
7. Please let us know if you are interested or have any skills in: organizational management, organizational development, grant writing, accounting, data management, etc.