[TheThinkTank] NBW seeks Earn-a-Bike Instructor

[Neighborhood Bike Works]

Greetings list members,

Neighborhood Bike Works is seeking a part time Earn-a-Bike Instructor.
The job description, application instructions and qualifications
required are below.  At this point we definitely need someone who is
already a capable bicycle mechanic.  A person with experience as a youth
worker would be a big plus, too.

This is a very exciting job if you like working on bikes and are
committed to helping a diverse group of youth from Philadelphia's
neighborhoods renovate bikes.  NBW instructors also teach bicycle
safety, so successful applicants must be enthusiastic about riding bikes
  in the city.  We usually pay instructors $10.00/hour.

Please send resumes and/or questions to Andy Dyson at
andy at neighborhoodbikeworks.org, not to this list.

Thank you for your time


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NBW Earn-a-Bike  instructor 2007

Hours:		At least half an hour on each side of when the class starts and
finishes but you must be flexible. Usually 3:00-6:30 on weekdays, plus
staff meetings and occasional special events. Frequent Saturday hours—at
least every second Saturday.  16-24 hours per week; could be more later
in the year.

Reports to:	Executive Director

Dates:		Ongoing.

Duties:

Organize workshop and storage space

Understand NBW’s overall program goals including:
o	Job readiness, employability
o	Positive relationships with peers and adults
o	Physical fitness
o	Community involvement
o	etc

Teach bike repair classes for groups of up to 12 youth aged 8-17

Teach bike safety classes
o	Includes being here at least ½ hour before class, expecting to 			stay
½ after it ends
o	Review existing materials
o	Help develop existing materials
o	Keep records of homework and tests, before and after surveys and
evaluations
o	Supervise volunteers and Penn work-study students
o	Supervise YouthWorks students, if any
o	Procure and supervise snacks

Lead other activities

Manage rides

Recruitment and class size maintenance
o	Communication with NBW Program Coordinator and some program 			partners
o	Maintaining lists of potential students
o	Calling people who are on lists
		Developing good relationships with families
		Updating information on people who move

Communicate with parents, partners and volunteers

Help organize and attend graduation ceremony (evening hours or Saturday
one day)

Handle high intensity situations calmly

Help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of youth
Competent bicycle mechanic
Sense of humor
Own bicycle and be able to ride twelve miles straight
Youth work and bike shop mechanic experience desired
This is a job that can require more or less constant physical activity
Excellent personal communications skills
Computer skills (Word and Excel for PC, e-mail, web) necessary

Please send resume and cover letter to Andy Dyson, Executive Director,
Neighborhood Bike Works, 3916 Locust Walk Philadelphia PA 19104, or
(preferably)  e-mail to andy at neighborhoodbikeworks.org  Please use
Microsoft Word attachments including your name and the position being
applied for in the file name.  Files entitled “resume” may well be
deleted, which can delay your application.  Please do not use any kind
of compression on the files.  Candidates must be available to try out at
NBW for a few days prior to class starting.  Please check our web site
for more information on NBW at www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org

-- 
Andrew C. Dyson
Executive Director

Neighborhood Bike Works
3916 Locust Walk
Philadelphia PA 19104

(215) 386-0316
(215) 873-6695 (Cell)
(215) 386-7288 (FAX)

www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org