Summer Bike Camp Instructor for Pedalheads!
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.
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!
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:
- June 22 – September 4 (Camp weeks will vary based on location)
LOCATIONS:
- Ballard - West Woodland Elementary
- Bothell - UW Bothell
- Capitol Hill - Seattle Amistad School & Stevens Elementary School
- Madrona - St Therese School
- Crossroads - Unity of Bellevue
- Edmonds - TBD
- Green Lake - Green Lake Elementary School
Last week at Lower Woodland Softball Fields - Trail Green Lake - Green Lake Elementary
Last week at Lower Woodland Softball Fields - Green Lake Short - TBD
- Issaquah - TBD
- Kirkland - Northwest University (The Caf) (6/22-7/10)
Northwest University (Pavilion) (7/13 - 7/31) - Juanita - Bastyr University BIKE
- Juanita - Bastyr University TRAIL
- Meadowbrook - Jane Addams Middle School
Maple Leaf Lutheran (last week) - Medina - TBD
- Mercer Island - Luther Burbank Park
- Mercer Island TRAIL - Luther Burbank Park
- Mill Creek - Advent Lutheran Church
- Mount Baker - TBD
- Newport (AM ONLY) - 12635 SE 56th St
- Crown Hill - Whitman Middle School
- Wedgwood - Wedgwood Elementary
Last week at Dahl Playfield - Redmond - King County's Marymoor Park
- Redmond TRAIL - King County's Marymoor Park
- Sammamish - Eastside Catholic School & Pine Lake Covenant Church
- Seward Park - Graham Hill Elementary
Last week at Lakewood Park - Shoreline - Brookside Elementary
- Tacoma - TBD
- West Seattle - South Seattle College
- West Seattle TRAIL - South Seattle College
- West Seattle Short - Schmitz Park Elementary School
- Woodinville (AM Only)
- Renton - Lord of Life
- Bellevue - Bellevue College
- Queen Anne - TBD
WAGE:
- $21.30 /hour
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 Pedalheads 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.