Summer Camp Bike & Trail Instructor - Oregon & Southwest WA

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for the dream summer job? Get paid to laugh, enjoy the outdoors and inspire kids to believe in themselves with Pedalheads this Summer!  

We’re looking for people to join our dynamic, high-energy team to create breakthrough, happy dancing, high-fiving, “I did it” moments by teaching kids all about biking.

No experience necessary, paid training provided.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for Bike and Trail Instructors for our Summer Camps. Here’s how this job plays a role:

• As an instructor you will spend your days outside while inspiring the next generation of cyclists. It’s active, adventurous, fun, and incredibly rewarding.
• You don’t have to be a bike expert because we provide training for our programs for you to get going in your new role! 

WORK DATES & LOCATIONS:

• SW Portland: West Hills Covenant Church, June 8 - August 21
• Laurelhurst: Unity of Portland, June 8 - August 21
• West Linn: West Linn Lutheran Church, June 15 - July 17
• Cedar Mill: Christ United Methodist Church, June 15 - August 21
• Happy Valley: Sunnyside Foursquare Church, June 15 - July 17
• Highland: Nexus Church, June 15 - July 17
• Irvington: Westminster Presbyterian, June 15 - July 3 & August 10 - 21
• Lake Oswego: Lake Bible Church, June 15 - September 4
• Rose City Park: St. Rose School, June 15 - July 10 & August 10 - 21
• Sellwood Reed: Reedwood Friends Church, June 15 - August 21
• University Park: The Well Church, June 15 - July 10
• Vancouver (WA): East Vancouver Community Church, June 23 - July 17
• North Vancouver (WA): Vancouver First United Methodist, August 10 - 21

WAGE:

• $16.70 /hour for first year staff

Why you’ll love working at Pedalheads: 

• Work and play outdoors – in comfy clothes- all summer long
• Experience a fun, team environment where peer friendships often last a lifetime
• Enjoy your free time with evenings and weekends off
• Gain leadership experience and growth opportunities that develop you for any future career
• Inspire kids to believe in themselves. There is no feeling like it!

What you’d be responsible for:

In addition to sharing your ideas on how we can grow, learn and build, in this role, you’ll also be:

• Teaching our daily Pedal heads camp programs for children ages 2-12 years
• Actively introduce children new bike skills
• Ensure the health and safety of children at camp
• Act as a positive role model and leader at all times
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Here are some of the skills / specifics that are important for this role:

• You will be at least 16 years of age by the start of camp
• Comfortable leading a group of up to 6 children (training provided)
• Committed to keeping our campers safe
• You are energetic, creative, motivated and fun
• Hold or willing to get a current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificate
• Criminal record check required for ages 18+
• You have access to a bike and helmet and can ride a bike proficiently

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Pedalheads is committed to creating and upholding a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment that is respectful and welcoming to everyone. We believe that the presence of many voices - from a variety of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, political beliefs, ages, sexual identities and orientation, socio-economic backgrounds and physical and cognitive abilities - will make our programs and workplaces richer for all.

We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. If you face any barriers to employment or require financial assistance or other accommodation during the recruitment and/or employment process, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department in confidence.

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