We are hiring! Kids on Wheels Instructor
Kids on Wheels is an innovative program through the British Columbia Cycling Coalition that runs balance bikes camps for children ages 2-5 in different community centres and daycares in Vancouver.
Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of instructing and delivering the balance bike camps in daycares, community centres and outreach events as well as a variety of tasks required to prepare and support the program. Successful candidates will be trained to deliver the program with support from Kids on Wheels Manager and Lead instructors.
Overview - Position 1
Temporary Full-Time Position (30 hrs/week)
Dates: June 20 - September 2, 2022 (11 weeks)
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Positions available: 4
Overview - Position 2
Temporary Full-Time Position (30 hrs/week)
Dates: July 4 - August 26, 2022 (8 weeks)
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Position available: 1
Work schedule: Onboarding, training and preparation for the program in June. In July & August the candidates must commit to be present in all camps. Potentially there will be a couple of weekend events throughout June-August. Other work can be done remotely.
Locations: Different community centres, daycares, and outreach events in Vancouver and UBC area.
As this is Canada Summer Job Position (an initiative of the Canadian Government’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy) all candidates must be aged between 15 to 30 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Overall Responsibilities:
● Deliver a balance bike education and safety program to young children:
○ A week long balance bike camp activities at different daycares for children age 3-5 with daycare staff on site
○ A week long balance bike camp activities for groups of children age 2-5 both with and without parents/caregivers on site in different community centres
● Set up and design interactive biking courses for the children and change daily according to the needs and progress of each group
● Fit and adjust bikes and helmets for children when needed
● Follow a set curriculum while staying flexible and adaptable to the groups’ needs
● Read books aloud and lead art activities and games
● Assist in the setup and tear-down of the biking course and activities, including carrying the balance bikes, boxes and gear
● Prepare all required materials and visual aids for the full week of planned activities
● Work collaboratively with a group of instructors and take initiatives
Skills and Experience
● Have relevant experience working with young children, enthusiastic and comfortable around kids and parents, including reading books, singing songs and playing games
● Creative and able to come up with new ideas and open to other people’s new ideas and suggestions
● Able to follow the lesson plan while also staying flexible and able to improvise according to each group and children's needs
● Organized and have excellent verbal and written skills
● Reliable and responsible
● Able to work with others collaboratively and have the ability to work independently
● Able to carry a large number of small bikes and boxes of gear
In addition
● A valid BC driver’s license an asset and able to drive the gear weekly using Modo vehicles through KoW account
● Able to provide a clean BC criminal record check
● Must be fully vaccinated
● Committed to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion
● Passionate about cycling and have a basic knowledge of bikes
● Current First Aid Certificate an asset
● Second language an asset
How to apply
Please send your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you are interested and think you are a good fit for his position. Email application to the program manager at hiring@bccycling.ca with "Kids on Wheels Instructor” in the title. The deadline is June 13th, 2022.
We thank all applicants for your interest, however only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted virtually.