Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition (SCBC)
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Safe Routes to School Bicycle Education Independent Contractor(s)
The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition is a non-profit, membership based organization that serves as the voice of transportation and recreational cyclists of Sonoma County, and works to educate the community about bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling, including good health and protecting the environment. We represent interests ranging from employees riding to work, students riding to school, residents running errands and attending events, recreational cyclists out for exercise and fun, and bike tourists enjoying the pleasures of Sonoma County. We work with elected officials and government agencies to make sure that all new road projects or redesigns consider the needs of cyclists. We want riders of all ages to have safe and efficient ways of getting around by bike. Learn more at www.bikesonoma.org.
Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) is a national and international movement to create safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to walk, bicycle, and take transit to and from schools. The program has been designed to reverse the decline in children walking and bicycling to schools. Safe Routes to Schools can also play a critical role in reversing the alarming nationwide trend toward childhood obesity and inactivity.
The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition seeks enthusiastic, experienced bicycle education independent contractors for extra-help in implementing our Safe Routes to School bicycle education programs. This is an on-call, contractual position for specific events that will be scheduled during the course of the 2010-11 school year. The position could extend beyond 2010-11. Most events will take place between September-October, and again from March-June, either on weekends or during the school day.
We offer a friendly, fast-paced work environment with a staff focused on making positive change in the world.
 
Key Responsibilities
Assist in setting-up, monitoring, and providing instruction to kids and adults on bicycle education courses, both in the classroom and out in the field (i.e. bicycle skill/safety rodeos). Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Designing and chalking a simulated street course
Basic bicycle maintenance, bike fittings, and helmet fittings
Blacktop course supervision, instruction, and skill support
On-road riding supervision, instruction, and skill support
Training teachers or community members
Teaching classroom lessons on bicycle safety and skills
Conducting parent or teen workshops on bicycle skills/safety
Outreach at events

Required Qualifications

Love of bicycling and significant experience with cycling for transportation.
Experience with and love of working with children, teaching experience strongly preferred.
Professional appearance with strong verbal and classroom/field/kid management skills.
Enthusiastic, energetic, team player attitude.
Strong communication, reliability, and follow through
Flexibility in schedule, particularly during the school day and on weekends.
Attendance at an SCBC Street Skills for Cyclist Class (may be fulfilled within 60 days of being hired if other qualifications are met)
Commitment to mission and philosophy of Safe Routes to Schools and The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition.
Able to lift at least 50 lbs and chalk out a course on a blacktop
Clean driving record.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
Experience with community-based programs.
Experience with bicycle maintenance.
Strong belief in the ability to positively change lives by supporting walking and bicycling for transportation.

Compensation and Benefits
Hours will vary monthly, based on scheduled courses and events. We offer a friendly, fast-paced, flexible work environment. Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world and supports and celebrates diversity, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply
Please send a two or three paragraph cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Emails only, send to saferoutes@bikesonoma.org and put the cover letter in the text of the e-mail. The résumé may be attached as a file. The position is open until filled. We anticipate that the position will begin in late August-September. No phone calls.