Wheels of Wellness (WoW Bikes) Program Specialist

Town of Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Chapel Hill seeks a confident and enthusiastic self-starter to launch and implement the Town of Chapel Hill’s Wheels of Wellness (WoW Bikes) Program. WoW Bikes will be a robust, mobile youth bicycling skills program centered around neighborhood-scale bike parties. The WoW Bikes program specialist will serve as the lead for all WoW Bikes events, outreach, and bike instruction. The program specialist will also manage certain administrative and logistical aspects of program delivery, including volunteer and community member communication, equipment and supply management, and transportation.

Requirements

Knowledge of current techniques, equipment and materials associated with youth bicycling safety education
Understanding of basic bicycle maintenance
Ability to manage a program with many moving parts
Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions
Ability to work independently and creatively with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain accurate financial records and prepare reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders to facilitate partnerships
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to plan, and organize classes, programs, and events for youth
Ability to model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT
Experience working with public groups, including diverse, culturally specific, or underserved communities, including children.
A current certification in CPR/First Aid is required prior to teaching a class.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Nice To Haves

Experience in bicycle instruction preferred.
League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certified or planning to become certified preferred (Town can offer assistance with this).