Bicycle Educator

Cambridge Preschool Program; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community educational program in Cambridge is seeking a Bicycle Educator to plan and deliver workshops for adult cyclists. This in-person role involves providing instruction to various skill levels, organizing events, and promoting cycling through community engagement. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a love for cycling, and the ability to work well with a diverse range of individuals. This role requires physical activity and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct and engage with diverse groups effectively.
• Comfortable riding a bicycle and capable of instructing others.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver bicycling workshops for adults.
• Provide group instruction to beginner and intermediate riders.
• Coordinate a fleet of City-owned bicycles and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Group instruction

Bicycle safety knowledge

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Transportation (formerly known as the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department) oversees public parking and traffic operations, including pavement markings, crosswalks and bicycle lanes, operation of traffic signals, traffic study reviews, and permitting street obstructions and street closings. The department also oversees the Resident Permit Program. Additionally, the Department of Transportation works with the Transportation Planning Division (formerly at Community Development) in planning, reviewing, and developing proposals to improve the City’s infrastructure and encourages walking, bicycling, and using transit.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Bicycle Educator is responsible for planning and delivering weekly bicycling workshops for adults. The educator will create a welcoming and engaging environment to support community residents at various bicycling skill levels in becoming confident cyclists. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Organize and execute workshops on learning how to ride a bicycle and building skills for riding on city streets.
• Prepare and practice lesson plans prior to workshops.
• Provide group and individual instruction in bicycle riding skills to beginner riders.
• Provide group instruction to intermediate riders practicing road readiness and building street skills on off-street paths and streets.
• Lead instruction on etiquette and rules of the road, basic bicycle maintenance, and bicycle safety practices.
• Select bicycle routes and assess risk for appropriate rider experience.
• Promote workshops through social media, door-knocking, posting flyers, attending community events, and forming partnerships with various community organizations to ensure turnout.
• Coordinate and maintain a fleet of about 10 City-owned bicycles and supplies; manage delivery of bicycles and helmets to/from sites.
• Help create an environment that fosters positive learning and skill development for new bike learners and intermediate-skilled riders across various skill levels.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comfortable leading and instructing groups and individuals.
• Values team-teaching methods.
• Enjoys riding a bicycle and is able to ride for work.
• Certified, or be willing to become certified, by the League of American Bicyclists as a League Cycling Instructor.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
• Positive, professional attitude and capacity to adapt quickly.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record. Ability to drive a van.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience engaging meaningfully with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience riding in urban environments

Preferred

• Proficiency in one or more other languages, such as Spanish, Amharic, Bangla, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole, and Arabic is beneficial.
• Basic knowledge of bicycle maintenance and repair, including how to repair and change a tube and repair breaks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires travel to and through the City to workshop and community outreach locations, driving, walking, biking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching. Candidate must be able to stand and bike for two to four hours at a time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involved is mostly outdoors including congested city roadways in all weather conditions. This position is an in-person position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Resume
• Cover Letter