TFK Hiring Summer Student Staff for 2011 Summer

on Mar 13 in Events

We are looking for a new Program Coordinator and Ride Leaders for our 2011 Summer Rides Seasons. See details below and print off the the job descriptions below as .BMP files.

Summer Employment Opportunity – Program Coordinator

Job Title:	Program Coordinator
Reports to:	Board of Directors
Employment Term:	Temporary Full-Time – May 2nd – Aug 31st
Compensation:	Per Hour plus vacation pay at 4% - Hourly Wage Competitive and Dependent on Experience
Hours:	35-40 hours per week
Start Date:	May 2, 2011 – Start Date Funding Dependent
End Date:	Aug 31st, 2011

 Job Purpose

 The program coordinator for TFKV will be primarily responsible for managing and executing the 2011 spring and summer rides program, as well as facilitating, leading and organizing rides with partner youth agencies and community centers.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Securely manage incoming budgets, funds, and financial reporting
• Implement, and evaluate Summer Rides Program
• Maintain program statistics and records
• Foster relationships with current and potential community partners
• Connect with Partner schools, community centers and youth agencies to develop rides schedule
• Develop new partnerships with community youth organizations and like-minded cycling organizations
• Participate in all scheduled rides, bookings and events as a leader and trip coordinator
• Develop and facilitate Youth Leaders Club
• Plan and coordinate learning themes, components and activities
• Share knowledge of mountain biking skills and trail etiquette
• Create a safe, friendly and fun environment for all ride participants 
• Prepare weekly or bi-weekly program and expense reports to the Board of Directors

Mandatory Qualifications

• Valid Class 4 BC Drivers License
• Current First Aid and CPR certification 
• A criminal record check is  mandatory
• Must be full-time student (at least 3 full-time courses in each semester of last school year) at accredited post secondary institution, planning to return to school in fall
• Must be 25 years of age or under in order to qualify for Service  Canada salary funding
• Intermediate to Advanced Mountain Bike Riding and Mechanic Skills

 Other Qualifications

• Previous experience facilitating youth, especially in outdoor recreation-skills based environment is an asset 
• Previous experience teaching or coaching youth in sports or team environment is an asset
• Previous experience in program coordinator role is an asset

Organization Description

In the spring of 2001, Trips for Kids Vancouver became the first Canadian chapter of a non-profit organization that started in Marin County, California in 1986. Trips for Kids mandate is to take kids biking and prepare them for life. Our organization’s aim is to provide access to the outdoors for inner city youth with a number of barriers – social, cultural, economic and geographic. We are run by a volunteer board of directors are  searching for summer staff who share our same passion. 

Summer Rides Program Description

2011 will be Trips for Kids 11^th Summer Rides Program in Vancouver. The Program involves partnering with community centers, neighborhood houses and youth agencies in Central and East Vancouver to provide a structured mountain bike program with various agencies. Trips for Kids’ mandate is to take kids biking. In previous summers, we have created the opportunity for over 500 youth with barriers to accessing the outdoors to ride in Pacific Spirit Park, Seymour Demonstration Forest, Delta Watershed, Squamish and Whistler.

Instructions for Applying

Please submit the following in one combined PDF file, in the following order, with a maximum limit of three pages:

1)     Cover Letter (one page maximum)

2)     Resume (two page maximum)

Other Points:

1)     Specifically reference your experience in regards to the mandatory and other qualifications above

2)     Include your contact information

3)     Specify if you are applying for Ride Leader or Program Coordinator position.

Please submit your single PDF file via e-mail to:

Andre Perret

Treasurer – Board of Directors

andre@tfkvancouver.org

 

 

Summer Employment Opportunity – Ride Leader

Job Title:	Ride Leader
Reports to:	Board of Directors
Employment Term:	Temporary Full-Time – May 16th – Aug 31st
Compensation:	Per Hour plus vacation pay at 4% - Hourly Wage Competitive and Dependent on Experience
Hours:	30-35 hours per week
Start Date:	May 16th, 2011 – Start Date Funding Dependent
End Date:	Aug 31st, 2011

Job Purpose

The Ride Leader will assist in the implementation and delivery of the Trips for Kids spring and summer rides programs. Specific tasks are diverse and engaging, and may vary depending on the initiative and abilities of the applicant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the rides schedule for both the spring and summer programs
• Participate in all scheduled rides, bookings and events as a Ride Leader
• Assist Program Manager and Program Coordinator with various administrative duties
• Maintain bicycles, and all applicable program equipment
• Coordinate nutritional needs for program participants
• Coordinate transportation of participants and gear
• Share knowledge of  biking skills and trail etiquette 
• Create a safe, friendly and fun environment for all ride participants 
• Foster relationships with current and potential community partners
• Assist Program Manager in facilitating and developing Youth Leaders Club
• Assist Program Manager with various other administrative duties as needed
• Plan and coordinate learning themes, components and activities
• Share knowledge of mountain biking skills and trail etiquette
• Create a safe, friendly and fun environment for all ride participants 
• Transport partner and community youth and leaders in safe manner in the 15 Passenger Van
• Maintain and repair the Trips for Kids Bike Fleet
• Safeguard and Protect the Trips for Kids Bike Fleet

Mandatory Qualifications

• Valid Class 4 BC Drivers License
• Current First Aid and CPR certification 
• A criminal record check is  mandatory
• Must be full-time student (at least 3 full-time courses in each semester of last school year) at accredited post secondary institution, planning to return to school in fall
• Must be 25 years of age or under in order to qualify for Service  Canada salary funding
• Intermediate to Advanced Mountain Bike Riding and Mechanic Skills

Other Qualifications

• Previous experience facilitating youth, especially in outdoor recreation-skills based environment is an asset
• Previous experience teaching or coaching youth in sports or team environment is an asset

Organization Description

In the spring of 2001, Trips for Kids Vancouver became the first Canadian chapter of a non-profit organization that started in Marin County, California in 1986. Trips for Kids mandate is to take kids biking and prepare them for life. Our organization’s aim is to provide access to the outdoors for inner city youth with a number of barriers – social, cultural, economic and geographic. We are run by a volunteer board of directors are  searching for summer staff who share our same passion. 

Summer Rides Program Description

2011 will be Trips for Kids 11^th Summer Rides Program in Vancouver. The Program involves partnering with community centers, neighborhood houses and youth agencies in Central and East Vancouver to provide a structured mountain bike program with various agencies. Trips for Kids’ mandate is to take kids biking. In previous summers, we have created the opportunity for over 500 youth with barriers to accessing the outdoors to ride in Pacific Spirit Park, Seymour Watershed, Squamish and Whistler.

Instructions for Applying

Please submit the following in one combined PDF file, in the following order, with a maximum limit of three pages:

1)     Cover Letter (one page maximum)

2)     Resume (two page maximum)

Other Points:

1)     Specifically reference your experience in regards to the mandatory and other qualifications above

2)     Include your contact information

3)     Specify if you are applying for Ride Leader or Program Coordinator position.

Please submit your single PDF file via e-mail to:

Andre Perret

Treasurer – Board of Directors

andre@tfkvancouver.org

For more information go to www.tfkvancouver.org

For more information go to www.tfkvancouver.org