PedalPower Kids Afterschool & Weekend Programs Coach

Job Description

Job Description

PedalPower Kids’ (PPK) mission is to build confident kids on bikes, and beyond! We’re an inclusive environment and our motto is that you CAN ride with us! Our small-group environment helps kids learn quickly, push beyond their comfort zones, and build confidence while feeling safe, supported, and encouraged.

We believe that confidence and proficiency develop together when kids feel safe, encouraged, and motivated by the PedalPower Kids Coaching Team.

As an Afterschool & Weekend Programs Coach , you will help lead PedalPower Kids’ Learn to Ride programs for children in afterschool and weekend settings throughout Anne Arundel County. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will be responsible for the safety, enjoyment, and development of every rider, first and foremost.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with kids, enjoys being active, and wants a flexible part-time role that makes an impact through bikes.

Extensive training on our coaching and instructional methodologies will be provided. We’re looking for education and coaching professionals with a big appetite to learn our proprietary Learn to Ride coaching methods and change lives through the power of bikes.

Requirements

• Exemplifies our Core Values: ENERGY. ENTHUSIASM. EMPATHY. EXCELLENCE.
• Experience working with children required ; teaching, coaching, camp, childcare, or education experience is a plus
• Bike experience is desired, but not required
• Must have weekday afternoon availability and weekend daytime availability
• Eager to learn, self-motivated, dependable, and mature
• Loves to be busy and finds ways to be helpful without being asked
• Reliable transportation to and from program locations
• Able to lift 30 pounds comfortably, run and ride with program participants, and work in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support Learn to Ride programming
• Create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for every rider
• Follow PedalPower Kids’ coaching methodology and safety procedures
• Help children build confidence, independence, and bike skills
• Communicate professionally with families, school and community partners, and the PPK team
• Prepare equipment and help maintain an organized program environment
• Participate in required training and ongoing professional development
  

APPLICATION AND HIRING PROCESS

Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume and application. After you submit your application, we will reach out to qualified candidates for a video submission explaining why you want to join our team. We will then schedule a Google Meet interview.

The interview helps us get to know each other and introduces you to PedalPower Kids’ unique bike programs and coaching approach.

From there, we will present an offer letter to successful candidates. New employees must successfully complete a background check, including a review of references, required onboarding paperwork, scheduling, training, and any certification requirements prior to starting work.

Questions? Contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work

PedalPower Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.