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About Nine13sports
Nine13sports conducts engaging, youth-focused bicycling programs for K-12 students. Students participating in our program system achieve individual betterment by improving their health & wellness, practicing teamwork, exhibiting mutual respect for their classmates, learning safe riding skills and participating in hands on applications that teach science, technology, engineering & math (STEM) principles. For more information, visit www.nine13sports.org or follow us on all social media platforms @Nine13sports.
About Kids Riding Bikes
Kids Riding Bikes® allows over 25,000 kids each year to experience the power of the bicycle as we bring the program into schools, community centers and parks across central Indiana. Working alongside educators in over two dozen school districts, the program is used as an immersive experiential activity that provides a platform for educational messaging that aligns with Indiana Department of Education standards.
During each riding session, students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade pedal multiple courses of varying lengths and difficulties, all in an environment where the bicycle has not traditionally been found – their PE class. As we serve 125 students a day in each school, we find that at least 10% of them are experiencing the joy of pedaling a bicycle for the very first time.
Position Summary
The Youth Programming Instructor will serve an important supporting role within the Nine13sports organization and will report to the Chief Executive Officer. This individual will be responsible for helping to instruct Kids Riding Bikes sessions in variety of school, community center, and event settings, along with other program support throughout our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a desire to work with youth in a non-traditional educational environment along with basic mechanical and technological skills.
Although this position will begin as an hourly role within the organization, a successful hire will have the potential to become a salaried staff member after a 90-day probationary period.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct Kids Riding Bikes programming at a variety of locations
· The desire to engage and encourage students
· Ability to operate the Nine13sports software
· Assist with set up and tear down at school sites and events
· Engage with corporate partners as needed
· Understand and assist with relationships Nine13sports has built
· Participate in community events while positively promoting our brand outside of the school setting
· Collaborate with school faculty
· Miscellaneous projects as assigned, as well as assisting with other Nine13sports’ programming
Required Skills
· High School Diploma or Equivalent
· Passion for working with children and young adults
· Effective presentation skills in small and large group settings
· Ability to work well on an individual and collaborative basis
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Task oriented with ability to multitask and take initiative
· Ability to pass a background check
· Valid driver’s license
· Flexible working hours – some evenings and weekends
Additional Preferred Skills
· Multilingual
· CPR and First aid certified
Physical Requirements
· Be able to stand for extended periods of time
· Be able to squat or stand to assist students as needed
· Ability to regularly lift 40 pounds
Salary and Compensation
· $18-$20 Per Hour
· Company issued laptop
· Minimum of 30 hours per week with a potential of up to 40 hours per week
About Nine13sports
Nine13sports conducts engaging, youth-focused bicycling programs for K-12 students. Students participating in our program system achieve individual betterment by improving their health & wellness, practicing teamwork, exhibiting mutual respect for their classmates, learning safe riding skills and participating in hands on applications that teach science, technology, engineering & math (STEM) principles. For more information, visit www.nine13sports.org or follow us on all social media platforms @Nine13sports.
About Kids Building Bikes
Structured as an Earn A Bike program that is conducted in our mobile and facility-based
classrooms, this program includes 8 class sessions covering bicycle maintenance, rider safety skills, and rules of the road. Working primarily with students 4th grade and up, our instructors teach basic mechanical skills within a curriculum that also emphasizes lifelong employability skills such as problem solving, perseverance, self-confidence and independence.
During these class sessions many students are working with tools for the very first time and are
introduced to STEM principles in a way they have not experienced before – lessons that may
become an important part of the student’s career path in the future. This program is designed to get bikes into the hands of underserved youth as we help build a more sustainable, responsible, and inclusive cycling community – successful graduates earn a brand-new bicycle, helmet, lock & tool set to use for years to come.
Position Summary
The Kids Building Bikes Assistant Instructor will serve an important supporting role within the Nine13sports organization and will report to the Kids Building Bikes Director. This individual will be responsible for helping to instruct Kids Building Bikes classes in both our mobile classroom as well as our facility-based Building Bikes Lab, assist in planning and leading alumni rides, and assist in instructing Adult Bike Maintenance classes. This position will also support our Kids Riding Bikes program that focuses on health and wellness through our interactive bike setup within schools, community centers, and more. The ideal candidate will possess basic mechanical skills and a desire to work with youth in a non-traditional educational environment. A working knowledge of how a bicycle works and a love of cycling are also desirable traits.
Although this position will begin as an hourly role within the organization, a successful hire will have the potential to become a salaried staff member after a 90-day probationary period.
Key Responsibilities
Program Administration
· Regularly communicate with parents/guardians of Kids Building Bikes students
· Manage classroom preparations including setup/teardown of equipment
· Participate in community events positively promoting our brand outside of the Building Bikes Lab
· Collaborate with Nine13sports staff, taking initiative to offer suggestions for improvement
· Respectfully work alongside program site staff when conducting class in our mobile classroom & facility-based classroom
· Engage with our corporate & philanthropic funding partners in a positive manner
Course Instruction
· Assist the Building Bikes Director with program instruction to classes comprised of diverse
groups of students of all backgrounds and abilities
· Exhibit patience, empathy, excitement and encouragement when working with students of all ages
· Understand and follow the Building Bikes curriculum when conducting class
· Understand and follow the Kids Riding Bikes program when on site
Required Skills
· High School Diploma or Equivalent
· Strong mechanical aptitude with basic working knowledge of the bicycle
· Effective presentation skills in small group settings
· Passion for working with children and young adults
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Task oriented with ability to multitask and take initiative
· Reliable transportation to and from work
· Ability to pass background check
· Flexible working hours – some evenings and weekends
Additional Preferred Skills
· Multilingual
· CPR and First aid certified
Physical Requirements
· Ability to stand and assist students for extended periods of time
· Ability to regularly lift 40 pounds
Salary and Compensation
· $18-$20 per hour
· Minimum 30 hours per week with potential of up to 40 hours per week
