EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Bicycle Safety Education (BSE) Program Instructor (Portland - Metro Region)
$14/hr. (Seasonal employee without benefits)

Description
The Bicycle Safety Program Instructor will work with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) Fall 2007 BSE Team to instruct an after-school bicycle safety program called Pedal Power. Pedal Power is a
six-session program run at elementary schools in Portland. Job training will also be provided for our 10-hour, in-school bicycle safety curriculum. Both programs teach youths ages 9-12 to be safe and predictable bicyclists, and promote bicycling as recreation and transportation. The in-school Bicycle Safety Education program is comprehensive, begins in a classroom setting and then works with children outside on bikes (equipment provided by the BTA). Both programs focus on getting kids to ride safely on the street.

Job Duties
q Teach the program to groups of 8-15 students, ages 9-12.
q Work with volunteers to assist with the program.
q Assist with program logistics including transportation, maintenance and storage of equipment.
q Document and compile work experiences
Qualifications
A highly qualified Bicycle Safety Instructor will:
q Be an experienced to an avid cyclist.
q Have experience and enjoy working with preadolescent youths.
q Have experience running education programs.
q Be active, enthusiastic and responsible so to safely and effectively run a program from start to finish.

Time Requirements
Dates: Steady fall work will begin the second week of September. Applications will be accepted through August 31st at 3p.m.

BTA is looking to hire someone who will also be available to teach from April through June, to coincide with the spring teaching season.

Hours: This position is seasonal, averaging about 20 hours per week in the spring and fall teaching seasons. The position requires the ability to work after school from Monday through Friday. The Bicycle Safety Instructor will be fairly inactive in the summer and winter months.

How to Apply
Download Application from BTA website, www.bta4bikes.org
Mail or fax to: Bicycle Transportation Alliance
For questions, contact Tom Rousculp at:
Attn: Tom Rousculp 503-226-0676 ext. 20
Box 9072 email: tom@bta4bikes.org
Portland, Oregon 97207
Fax: 503-226-0498

Bicycle Transportation Alliance is a 501(c)(3) statewide non-profit organization with the mission of creating healthier, more sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, convenient and accessible.

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