Teacher Assistant Needed for Intercity Transit’s Earn-A-Bike Program

If you like to ride bicycles and work with kids, consider working with Intercity Transit’s Earn-A-Bike program. This after-school program fosters youth development and healthy, active transportation by teaching students basic bicycle maintenance and on-the-road riding skills.

What: You will work with our staff to teach middle-school students transit-oriented riding skills and bike mechanics.

When:

  • April 23th to June 13th, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2pm – 6pm
  • July 9th to July 26th, Tuesdays to Fridays, 12pm – 5pm

Pay Rate: $12.50/hour, 8-10 hours per week (18-20 hrs/wk in July)

Where:

  • Tumwater Middle School in spring,
  • Downtown Olympia in July

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Load and unload bicycles and other equipment and materials.
  • Prepare parking lot for drills and workshops. Co-facilitate skill-building games and drills.
  • Lead group of students on traffic-skills rides. Help lead on-street drills that focus on safe cycling practices and techniques.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Patience, reliability, and punctuality.
  • Experience working with youth.
  • Able to follow directions and work well in a group.
  • Experience riding a bicycle in traffic and being outside, rain or shine.
  • Bike mechanic experience is helpful, but not necessary.
  • An interest in youth empowerment and/or alternative transportation (bus/bike/walk).

To apply, email resume and cover letter (no later than March 31st) to walknroll@intercitytransit.com or call – 360.701.8379