Description
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis and this posting may close at any time. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
What We Offer
This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $19.80/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
Location and Schedule
In this position, you can expect to work on-site at various program locations based on business need. Program staff work at our warehouse (4601 W. 46th, Denver) to gather gear and then head to any of Denver’s bike trails, recreation centers, and other bike-friendly areas. Programs are offered on weekdays and weekends. Oncall positions may have routine or variable work schedules.
What You’ll Do
The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Alternative Sports team is gearing up for the best summer program season yet! The Alternative Sports program team is seeking instructors for the bicycle education program that teaches riding skills, basic bicycle maintenance, and bicycle safety. This program, designed for Denver’s bicycle community, encourages healthy physical activity and promotes growth in various life and leadership skills.
Participants who attend classes will learn bike safety, maintenance, urban/neighborhood riding, and navigation while exploring fun and exciting urban spaces, including parks, recreation centers, and outdoor pools. Bicycle Education Instructors play a key role in ensuring that all cyclists have the skills necessary to be safe and enjoy cycling as a lifelong skill!
Our department provides comprehensive training for all our instructional programs. Be prepared to learn more about a sport you already love and branch out to get the hang of something new! Staffing needs vary season to season, with spring, summer, and fall being the busiest time of the year for programs. Recreation Instructors are paid $19.80/hour.
As a Bicycle Education Instructor, you will:
Plan, coordinate, and implement activities and lessons for program participants while ensuring a fun, safe learning environment
Teach participants essential technical skills for successful and safe bicycle riding and route planning
Facilitate and execute on-site bike program activities and lesson plans
Assist the site lead with completing on-site reporting and activity planning
Develop rapport with youth, parents/guardians, and recreation center staff
Deliver high-level customer service to all program participants
Monitor weather and make alternative plans in the event of severe or inclement weather
Maintain a positive group atmosphere in which all participants are welcomed, included, and supported
Identify and minimize environmental risks; follow policies and procedures as set forth by DPR
Respond to emergencies and provide patient care; be prepared to summon help and initiate rescue
Drive department vehicles including trucks with trailer in tow and 15-passenger mini-buses with participants
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate will have some experience in bicycle education or outdoor recreation programming in addition to reliable transportation to instruct activities throughout our extensive program service area. An ideal candidate will be able to participate in our activity-specific in-house trainings provided throughout the season.
In addition, our ideal candidate will have:
Experience in recreational biking and urban/street biking
Experience instructing bicycle safety
Open availability during the summer programming months
Experience working with youth and adults in a recreation setting
Ability to attend in-house trainings
Ability to attend Defensive Driving and Coaching the Van Driver training
One or more of the following certifications (or a related outdoor certification) is preferred, but not required:
Wilderness First Aid Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire. Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application. (Employees may be eligible to drive department/city vehicles for transportation and subject to motor vehicle record check and required
Requirements
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire. Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application. (Employees may be eligible to drive department/city vehicles for transportation and subject to motor vehicle record check and required
