Biking Instructor & Environmental Educator

Posted: February 17, 2020 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Biking Instructor & Environmental Educator
Job Type	Full Time Part Time & Seasonal
Organization	Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Job Description	Biking Instructor & Environmental Educator Position Description: The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking a Biking Instructor/Educator to work at various Minneapolis Parks this summer. The Biking Instructor/Educator will: Provide biking instruction to children, teens, families, and adults Lead Bike to Nature programs on Minneapolis bike trails Ensure safety of participants while traversing side streets and public trails Inventory and evaluate all equipment condition Drive a truck with enclosed trailer; unload, load and secure bikes and other equipment Complete administrative tasks necessary to document and evaluate all biking programs Work season and hours: June through August; mostly Tuesday through Saturday; hours include afternoons and evenings up to 40 hours a week. The weekly schedule will vary depending on park and group schedules. Ideally available for training one evening and one Saturday in April. Compensation: $15 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits. Requirements/Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in biking instruction and leading biking programs Demonstrated ability to work well with children and diverse populations Strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, good sense of humor Must be a self-starter with the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision Must be able to consistently arrive to programs prepared and on-time Current certification in First Aid/CPR Valid driver’s license; a clean driving record and trailer towing experience Desired but not required: Working knowledge of Minneapolis bike trail system Certification in bike safety and instruction such as League Cycling Instructor Certified or equivalent Academic training in Environmental Education, Ecology, Natural History, or Teaching Experience working in environmental education program and curriculum development Ability to communicate fluently in a second language; Spanish, Hmong, or Somali preferred. Application Deadline: Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. Position open until filled. Please send your cover letter and resume to EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org. If you have questions about this specific Biking Instructor & Environmental Educator position, please contact: Gretchen Engstrom Environmental Education Lead Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board 3800 Bryant Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55409 gengstrom@minneapolisparks.org The City of Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.
Location	Minneapolis, MN
Expires	2020-03-25
Link	https://www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs/temporary_jobs/
MAEE Partner	Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Expires: 2020-03-25

Link: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs/temporary_jobs/

MAEE Partner: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Job Description:

Biking Instructor & Environmental Educator

Position Description: The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking a Biking Instructor/Educator to work at various Minneapolis Parks this summer. The Biking Instructor/Educator will:

Provide biking instruction to children, teens, families, and adults
Lead Bike to Nature programs on Minneapolis bike trails
Ensure safety of participants while traversing side streets and public trails
Inventory and evaluate all equipment condition
Drive a truck with enclosed trailer; unload, load and secure bikes and other equipment
Complete administrative tasks necessary to document and evaluate all biking programs
Work season and hours: June through August; mostly Tuesday through Saturday; hours include afternoons and evenings up to 40 hours a week. The weekly schedule will vary depending on park and group schedules. Ideally available for training one evening and one Saturday in April.

Compensation: $15 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement. This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in biking instruction and leading biking programs
Demonstrated ability to work well with children and diverse populations
Strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills

Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, good sense of humor
Must be a self-starter with the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
Must be able to consistently arrive to programs prepared and on-time
Current certification in First Aid/CPR
Valid driver’s license; a clean driving record and trailer towing experience
Desired but not required:

Working knowledge of Minneapolis bike trail system
Certification in bike safety and instruction such as League Cycling Instructor Certified or equivalent
Academic training in Environmental Education, Ecology, Natural History, or Teaching
Experience working in environmental education program and curriculum development
Ability to communicate fluently in a second language; Spanish, Hmong, or Somali preferred. Application Deadline: Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. Position open until filled. Please send your cover letter and resume to EEjobapplications@minneapolisparks.org.

If you have questions about this specific Biking Instructor & Environmental Educator position, please contact:

Gretchen Engstrom

Environmental Education Lead

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

3800 Bryant Ave. S.

Minneapolis, MN 55409

gengstrom@minneapolisparks.org

The City of Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer.