City of Hendersonville
Job Type: Full TimeDepartment: FireSalary Range: $47,492.44 - $59,887.06 Job Description:
Responsible for performing paraprofessional and technical work providing assistance conducting inspections and providing fire prevention education and fire safety awareness for the Life Safety Division of the City’s Fire Department. An employee in this class provides assistance in the planning and coordinating the activities of the City’s Life Safety Division including investigation and code compliance inspection, fire prevention and staff training. Emphasis of the work is on participating in the inspections of buildings for fire hazards, promoting fire prevention/education and fire safety awareness as well as investigating fires, including those involving death, injury or having questionable nature. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fire Marshal and is evaluated based on attainment of individual and department goals and objectives, periodic conferences, activity reports, feedback from employees, other agencies, and public support.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists with coordinating fire prevention programs; enforces the fire prevention code; and investigates causes of fires.
Helps coordinate fire prevention activities including inspections.
Conducts fire inspections of commercial, institutional, industrial buildings and occupancies; and enforces the rules and regulations included within the North Carolina State Building Code and Fire Prevention Code.
Discusses findings and recommendations with other city or state agencies as appropriate; and confers with code compliance officials on building code enforcement operations affecting fire safety.
Enforces fire and other related codes and standards by informing and advising of required corrective actions; issues notices of code violations; conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrective action is taken.
Assists investigations to include suspicious or accidental fires, environmental crimes, hazardous materials incidents and fire-related injuries and death to determine cause and origin of fire.
Assists in documentation of field observations including photos of fire scene, interviewing witnesses, suspects, and complainants.
Assists with the collection and preservation of materials and evidence; assists in maintaining chain of custody.
Conducts presentations to various groups including schools, civic, business and other organizations concerning fire prevention, education and other related technical matters.
Conducts fire education and training with the general public.
Occasionally provides job-related training at the Police and Fire Academies, auxiliary classes, and in-service training.
Reviews building plans for compliance with applicable fire codes.
Interprets fire and building codes in response to inquiries from architects, engineers, contractors and the general public.
Updates and evaluates hazardous materials files for all reporting industries.
Assists in maintaining resource files for logistical support.
Responds to emergency incidents to render necessary assistance and guidance.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree in fire science or related field; four (4) years’ experience in fire inspections, prevention, suppression or investigations; and two (2) years as a Fire Code Official or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
The following requirements must be IFSAC or Pro-Board certifications:
Firefighter Level II
Certification at Hazmat Operations Level
Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
Fire Officer I
Fire Instructor Level I
Fire & Life Safety Educator Level II (within one year of hire date)
Additional requirements:
NC Fire Inspector Level II
NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800
NC Emergency Medical Technician EMT-Basic (or National Registry)
NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Certified Technician
Preferred:
NC Fire Inspector Level III
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the methods, standards, practices, strategies, techniques and tactics used in fire prevention methods, fire suppression, fire service training, fire cause determination and arson investigation.
Knowledge of the modern investigation methods and techniques used to determine the cause of fires.
Knowledge of standard fire prevention codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and federal, state, and departmental standards, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of techniques for handling hazardous materials.
Knowledge of the City’s geography, street and building locations.
Skills in public speaking and public
Skills in operating emergency vehicles and in the use of firefighting equipment, fire apparatus, radios or other communications equipment.
Ability to effectively use computer programs, software and other office equipment necessary to perform job duties.
Ability to enforce National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and federal, state fire codes with firmness and fairness.
Ability to lead and inspire calm control in emergency conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency officials, employees, architects, professional engineers, contractors, homeowners, business owners, children in schools/daycares, and the general public.
Ability to work some nights and weekends and on-call requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work in this classification is defined as heavy work requiring the physical exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands require climbing, crouching, crawling, standing, walking and lifting. Vocal communication is required for responding to inquiries, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for extensive reading, to prepare and analyze written or computer data, determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observe general surroundings and activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions, subject to noise and other workplace hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to extreme heat and cold, or exposure to chemicals or contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids and be able to function in narrow aisles or passageways. The employee will also be subjected to the potential for varied atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin such as fumes, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation and the employee may be required to wear a respirator.
Job Type: Full TimeDepartment: FireSalary Range: $47,492.44 - $59,887.06 Job Description:
Responsible for performing paraprofessional and technical work providing assistance conducting inspections and providing fire prevention education and fire safety awareness for the Life Safety Division of the City’s Fire Department. An employee in this class provides assistance in the planning and coordinating the activities of the City’s Life Safety Division including investigation and code compliance inspection, fire prevention and staff training. Emphasis of the work is on participating in the inspections of buildings for fire hazards, promoting fire prevention/education and fire safety awareness as well as investigating fires, including those involving death, injury or having questionable nature. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fire Marshal and is evaluated based on attainment of individual and department goals and objectives, periodic conferences, activity reports, feedback from employees, other agencies, and public support.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists with coordinating fire prevention programs; enforces the fire prevention code; and investigates causes of fires.
Helps coordinate fire prevention activities including inspections.
Conducts fire inspections of commercial, institutional, industrial buildings and occupancies; and enforces the rules and regulations included within the North Carolina State Building Code and Fire Prevention Code.
Discusses findings and recommendations with other city or state agencies as appropriate; and confers with code compliance officials on building code enforcement operations affecting fire safety.
Enforces fire and other related codes and standards by informing and advising of required corrective actions; issues notices of code violations; conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrective action is taken.
Assists investigations to include suspicious or accidental fires, environmental crimes, hazardous materials incidents and fire-related injuries and death to determine cause and origin of fire.
Assists in documentation of field observations including photos of fire scene, interviewing witnesses, suspects, and complainants.
Assists with the collection and preservation of materials and evidence; assists in maintaining chain of custody.
Conducts presentations to various groups including schools, civic, business and other organizations concerning fire prevention, education and other related technical matters.
Conducts fire education and training with the general public.
Occasionally provides job-related training at the Police and Fire Academies, auxiliary classes, and in-service training.
Reviews building plans for compliance with applicable fire codes.
Interprets fire and building codes in response to inquiries from architects, engineers, contractors and the general public.
Updates and evaluates hazardous materials files for all reporting industries.
Assists in maintaining resource files for logistical support.
Responds to emergency incidents to render necessary assistance and guidance.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree in fire science or related field; four (4) years’ experience in fire inspections, prevention, suppression or investigations; and two (2) years as a Fire Code Official or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
The following requirements must be IFSAC or Pro-Board certifications:
Firefighter Level II
Certification at Hazmat Operations Level
Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
Fire Officer I
Fire Instructor Level I
Fire & Life Safety Educator Level II (within one year of hire date)
Additional requirements:
NC Fire Inspector Level II
NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800
NC Emergency Medical Technician EMT-Basic (or National Registry)
NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Certified Technician
Preferred:
NC Fire Inspector Level III
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the methods, standards, practices, strategies, techniques and tactics used in fire prevention methods, fire suppression, fire service training, fire cause determination and arson investigation.
Knowledge of the modern investigation methods and techniques used to determine the cause of fires.
Knowledge of standard fire prevention codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and federal, state, and departmental standards, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of techniques for handling hazardous materials.
Knowledge of the City’s geography, street and building locations.
Skills in public speaking and public
Skills in operating emergency vehicles and in the use of firefighting equipment, fire apparatus, radios or other communications equipment.
Ability to effectively use computer programs, software and other office equipment necessary to perform job duties.
Ability to enforce National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and federal, state fire codes with firmness and fairness.
Ability to lead and inspire calm control in emergency conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency officials, employees, architects, professional engineers, contractors, homeowners, business owners, children in schools/daycares, and the general public.
Ability to work some nights and weekends and on-call requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work in this classification is defined as heavy work requiring the physical exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands require climbing, crouching, crawling, standing, walking and lifting. Vocal communication is required for responding to inquiries, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for extensive reading, to prepare and analyze written or computer data, determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observe general surroundings and activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions, subject to noise and other workplace hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to extreme heat and cold, or exposure to chemicals or contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids and be able to function in narrow aisles or passageways. The employee will also be subjected to the potential for varied atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin such as fumes, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation and the employee may be required to wear a respirator.
KBR
Saudi Arabia
Title: PSAB: Fitness Coordinator / Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Location: Al Kharj Saudi Arabia
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Active Secret Clearance Required
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.
Our people make the world a more productive, efficient and fascinating place. And that's only the beginning.
The Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) Fitness Coordinator / Strength and Conditioning Specialist qualified and personnel appropriately certified to teach aerobics classes to include step-aerobics, Pilates/abs, weight/strength, cardiovascular, Cross-Fit and circuit training. A minimum of 15 aerobics/strength training classes shall be physically taught each week by certified aerobics and spin instructors (preferably with several certifications, e.g., step, aerobics, etc.).
The aforementioned services are in support of BASE OPERATING SUPPORT-INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services to the 378 Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), mission partners, and tenant units, including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel as well as five (5) remote Army sites at PSAB, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
schedule classes in order to maximize participation from the base populace.
Implement and maintain an integrated fitness and sports program.
Program and conduct intramural league for core sports such as softball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull and lift heavy equipment.
Use of Land Mobile Radios, cell phones, laptop, and other devices to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work will be indoors and outdoors.
Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals may occur.
Overtime and shift work may be required depending on contractual needs as well as occasional to frequent travel.
Employee must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.
Task specific work environment training maybe provided.
Must be prepared to function in a wartime or contingency environment to support U.S. interests.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Physical requirements include lifting up to 35lb, team lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, extended sitting, or standing, stooping, stretching, and bending.
Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots as well as Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) which may include but not limited to Level III plus/IV Individual Body Armor with both front and back ballistic plates, ACH helmet, clothing (undergarments, shirts and pants and/or coveralls), reflective vests/belts, sound suppression devices, etc.
Day-to-day physical requirements may involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.
Education/Certifications:
Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U. S. Driver's License.
Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
Must have and maintain a valid U. S. SECRET Security Clearance or ability to obtain a secret clearance before deploying.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
Candidate must also meet CENTCOM MOD-15 theater requirements.
Experience:
Two years’ experience in personal fitness training.
Skills:
Project management, pro-active, well organized, results-oriented, and team player with decision-making ability.
Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with documented supervisory experience.
Experience in contingency environments as well as knowledge & experience working with government contracts.
Title: PSAB: Fitness Coordinator / Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Location: Al Kharj Saudi Arabia
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Active Secret Clearance Required
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.
Our people make the world a more productive, efficient and fascinating place. And that's only the beginning.
The Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) Fitness Coordinator / Strength and Conditioning Specialist qualified and personnel appropriately certified to teach aerobics classes to include step-aerobics, Pilates/abs, weight/strength, cardiovascular, Cross-Fit and circuit training. A minimum of 15 aerobics/strength training classes shall be physically taught each week by certified aerobics and spin instructors (preferably with several certifications, e.g., step, aerobics, etc.).
The aforementioned services are in support of BASE OPERATING SUPPORT-INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services to the 378 Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), mission partners, and tenant units, including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel as well as five (5) remote Army sites at PSAB, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
schedule classes in order to maximize participation from the base populace.
Implement and maintain an integrated fitness and sports program.
Program and conduct intramural league for core sports such as softball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull and lift heavy equipment.
Use of Land Mobile Radios, cell phones, laptop, and other devices to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work will be indoors and outdoors.
Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals may occur.
Overtime and shift work may be required depending on contractual needs as well as occasional to frequent travel.
Employee must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.
Task specific work environment training maybe provided.
Must be prepared to function in a wartime or contingency environment to support U.S. interests.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Physical requirements include lifting up to 35lb, team lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, extended sitting, or standing, stooping, stretching, and bending.
Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots as well as Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) which may include but not limited to Level III plus/IV Individual Body Armor with both front and back ballistic plates, ACH helmet, clothing (undergarments, shirts and pants and/or coveralls), reflective vests/belts, sound suppression devices, etc.
Day-to-day physical requirements may involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.
Education/Certifications:
Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U. S. Driver's License.
Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
Must have and maintain a valid U. S. SECRET Security Clearance or ability to obtain a secret clearance before deploying.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
Candidate must also meet CENTCOM MOD-15 theater requirements.
Experience:
Two years’ experience in personal fitness training.
Skills:
Project management, pro-active, well organized, results-oriented, and team player with decision-making ability.
Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with documented supervisory experience.
Experience in contingency environments as well as knowledge & experience working with government contracts.
Washington Area Bicyclist Association
Washington, DC
Are you enthusiastic about youth development and empowering folks of all ages to ride bikes?
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is looking for a Youth and Family Education Coordinator to join our bicycle education program. We are looking for someone with experience teaching youth ages 5-18, who is committed to youth development, and is enthusiastic about empowering families to ride bikes together.
TEAM
WABA’s education team is a three person team and our job is to help youth, adults, and families throughout the DC region to learn to ride bikes and to ride safely and comfortably on our trails and city streets. Our youth education program provides bicycle and pedestrian education at public schools, aftercare programs, recreation centers, and public events.
The candidate must be located in the Washington, DC area — while the majority of our staff are working from home, this position will require delivering in-person bicycle education. Currently all programming is delivered outside or online.
The Youth and Family Education Coordinator is expected to begin employment in early March 2022. The salary range is $45,000 – $50,000 salaried, with benefits.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement WABA’s youth and family program in DC Public Charter Schools: You’ll plan, coordinate, and implement a key WABA program in the District, as laid out in WABA’s education contract with DDOT. WABA provides in-school education, after school bike clubs, youth learn to ride classes, and parent and child classes. You’ll be responsible for scheduling, leading, and teaching upwards of 20 classes and ride events per year, including marketing and promotion, outreach to teachers, parents and school administrators, designing and modifying programming, topics, ride routes, and curricula, and program evaluation. You’ll help to maintain a small fleet of youth bikes, including: cleaning, replacing parts, and tune-ups.
Implement youth and family programming across the region: You’ll deliver high-quality bicycling experiences to youth and families throughout the region. In 2022, this will include after school bicycle education in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, and out of school bike day camps for high schoolers focused on exploring the District’s watershed and ecology.
Manage WABA’s Bike Camp! : You’ll plan and run our summer program for kids aged 8 to 14. You’ll lead on day-to-day camp operations, including overseeing registration and promotion, hiring, training, and supervising counselors, designing program curricula and a risk management plan, and coordinating with community partners.
Support WABA’s education program: In collaboration with the Adult Education Coordinator, you’ll provide administrative and logistics support for WABA’s education program. This includes teaching classes, scheduling and permitting, setting up class registrations and promotions, communicating with and following up with participants, risk management, and program evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS
We would love to consider you as a candidate and don’t expect you to know everything on day one! You should apply if you meet at least 70% of the following required and one or more of the useful criteria. Use your cover letter to give us your best pitch of how your professional and/or personal experience fits the job qualifications and the role.
These core skills are essential to thriving in the role:
Two to five years of experience of in-school or after school physical, athletic, or outdoor education with youth ages 5-18.
The ability to pass DC Public Schools’ volunteering requirements , including a tuberculosis test and criminal background check.
The ability to ride a bike in mixed city traffic and off-street trails.
A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to drive a large van in city traffic.
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds for van loading and load out.
Current certifications, or the willingness and ability to obtain the certifications within the first two months of employment, for:
League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification or equivalent;
First Aid/CPR for adults and children.
A proven track record for being dependable, timely, and communicative, and working collaboratively within a team.
An understanding of how race, gender, and other factors shape conversations and experiences.
A flexible schedule and willingness to work some hours outside of traditional business hours (i.e. mornings before 9 AM, evenings after 5 PM, and weekends).
If you have the following experience or these skills, let us know. You don’t need them to be considered for the position, but you should be eager to learn them:
Youth development training and experience.
Experience in physical, athletics, or outdoor education with youth ages 5-18, including as a summer camp counselor or with summer camp management.
Experience with event logistics and risk management.
Program management and grant reporting.
Financial program management, including monitoring, reporting, tracking expenditures, invoicing, and projections.
Working fluency in Spanish, ASL and/or Amharic.
Working knowledge of bicycle maintenance, up to including flat repair, shifting and brake adjustments, and regular maintenance tasks needed for a bike fleet (complicated maintenance will be performed by a local bicycle shop).
Experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Chat, Drive, Sheets, Docs) and Salesforce.
The candidate must be located in the Washington, DC area — while the majority of our staff are working from home, this position will require delivering in-person bicycle education. Currently all programming is delivered outside or online.
WABA requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be eligible for an exemption as defined by the District of Columbia Mayor’s Order 2021-099, Section III .
SUPPORT
There’s a lot of work to do! Here’s some of what’s available to help get it done:
An established, successful program with over 10 years of experience delivering adult, youth, and family education across the region.
A cohort of over 50 LCIs across the region that are passionate about getting folks on bikes.
WABA’s Comms team is here to help you get the right messages to the right people. They assist staff with skill building in things like Salesforce and WordPress.
Support in becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI), including registration, memberships, and travel costs.
Support with the registration costs for the First Aid/CPR certification.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full time salaried exempt position with an expected salary range of $45,000 – $50,000.
One-to-one compensatory time in exchange for any additional hours worked.
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
Vacation, sick and personal leave, including:
Accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation starting in your first year, with additional hours after two, five, and ten years of service.
Accrue up to 160 hours annually of paid sick time starting in your first year.
WABA supports and promotes the health of its staff. You may use accrued sick time for unscheduled leave when not feeling well (mind or body), as well as for scheduled medical appointments.
Paid time off for holidays following the federal holiday calendar.
Eight (8) weeks paid parental leave and up to eight (8) weeks of additional parental leave from the DC Paid Family Leave act (based on eligibility).
Immediate access to WABA’s 403(b) retirement program, with up to a 5% employer match after one-year of service.
Optional commuter transit benefit (pre tax deduction)
Optional voluntary benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
A fun and relaxed workplace environment.
Passionate, supportive colleagues who are dedicated to working together for our mission and seeing the impact of our work.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a compelling, relevant cover letter and resume to jobs@waba.org with “Youth and Family Education Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications are due by February 7, 2022 and we expect the position to start in March 2022.
WABA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, arrest record or criminal convictions, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, or age.
No phone calls please.
Are you enthusiastic about youth development and empowering folks of all ages to ride bikes?
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is looking for a Youth and Family Education Coordinator to join our bicycle education program. We are looking for someone with experience teaching youth ages 5-18, who is committed to youth development, and is enthusiastic about empowering families to ride bikes together.
TEAM
WABA’s education team is a three person team and our job is to help youth, adults, and families throughout the DC region to learn to ride bikes and to ride safely and comfortably on our trails and city streets. Our youth education program provides bicycle and pedestrian education at public schools, aftercare programs, recreation centers, and public events.
The candidate must be located in the Washington, DC area — while the majority of our staff are working from home, this position will require delivering in-person bicycle education. Currently all programming is delivered outside or online.
The Youth and Family Education Coordinator is expected to begin employment in early March 2022. The salary range is $45,000 – $50,000 salaried, with benefits.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement WABA’s youth and family program in DC Public Charter Schools: You’ll plan, coordinate, and implement a key WABA program in the District, as laid out in WABA’s education contract with DDOT. WABA provides in-school education, after school bike clubs, youth learn to ride classes, and parent and child classes. You’ll be responsible for scheduling, leading, and teaching upwards of 20 classes and ride events per year, including marketing and promotion, outreach to teachers, parents and school administrators, designing and modifying programming, topics, ride routes, and curricula, and program evaluation. You’ll help to maintain a small fleet of youth bikes, including: cleaning, replacing parts, and tune-ups.
Implement youth and family programming across the region: You’ll deliver high-quality bicycling experiences to youth and families throughout the region. In 2022, this will include after school bicycle education in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, and out of school bike day camps for high schoolers focused on exploring the District’s watershed and ecology.
Manage WABA’s Bike Camp! : You’ll plan and run our summer program for kids aged 8 to 14. You’ll lead on day-to-day camp operations, including overseeing registration and promotion, hiring, training, and supervising counselors, designing program curricula and a risk management plan, and coordinating with community partners.
Support WABA’s education program: In collaboration with the Adult Education Coordinator, you’ll provide administrative and logistics support for WABA’s education program. This includes teaching classes, scheduling and permitting, setting up class registrations and promotions, communicating with and following up with participants, risk management, and program evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS
We would love to consider you as a candidate and don’t expect you to know everything on day one! You should apply if you meet at least 70% of the following required and one or more of the useful criteria. Use your cover letter to give us your best pitch of how your professional and/or personal experience fits the job qualifications and the role.
These core skills are essential to thriving in the role:
Two to five years of experience of in-school or after school physical, athletic, or outdoor education with youth ages 5-18.
The ability to pass DC Public Schools’ volunteering requirements , including a tuberculosis test and criminal background check.
The ability to ride a bike in mixed city traffic and off-street trails.
A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to drive a large van in city traffic.
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds for van loading and load out.
Current certifications, or the willingness and ability to obtain the certifications within the first two months of employment, for:
League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification or equivalent;
First Aid/CPR for adults and children.
A proven track record for being dependable, timely, and communicative, and working collaboratively within a team.
An understanding of how race, gender, and other factors shape conversations and experiences.
A flexible schedule and willingness to work some hours outside of traditional business hours (i.e. mornings before 9 AM, evenings after 5 PM, and weekends).
If you have the following experience or these skills, let us know. You don’t need them to be considered for the position, but you should be eager to learn them:
Youth development training and experience.
Experience in physical, athletics, or outdoor education with youth ages 5-18, including as a summer camp counselor or with summer camp management.
Experience with event logistics and risk management.
Program management and grant reporting.
Financial program management, including monitoring, reporting, tracking expenditures, invoicing, and projections.
Working fluency in Spanish, ASL and/or Amharic.
Working knowledge of bicycle maintenance, up to including flat repair, shifting and brake adjustments, and regular maintenance tasks needed for a bike fleet (complicated maintenance will be performed by a local bicycle shop).
Experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Chat, Drive, Sheets, Docs) and Salesforce.
The candidate must be located in the Washington, DC area — while the majority of our staff are working from home, this position will require delivering in-person bicycle education. Currently all programming is delivered outside or online.
WABA requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be eligible for an exemption as defined by the District of Columbia Mayor’s Order 2021-099, Section III .
SUPPORT
There’s a lot of work to do! Here’s some of what’s available to help get it done:
An established, successful program with over 10 years of experience delivering adult, youth, and family education across the region.
A cohort of over 50 LCIs across the region that are passionate about getting folks on bikes.
WABA’s Comms team is here to help you get the right messages to the right people. They assist staff with skill building in things like Salesforce and WordPress.
Support in becoming a League Cycling Instructor (LCI), including registration, memberships, and travel costs.
Support with the registration costs for the First Aid/CPR certification.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full time salaried exempt position with an expected salary range of $45,000 – $50,000.
One-to-one compensatory time in exchange for any additional hours worked.
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
Vacation, sick and personal leave, including:
Accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation starting in your first year, with additional hours after two, five, and ten years of service.
Accrue up to 160 hours annually of paid sick time starting in your first year.
WABA supports and promotes the health of its staff. You may use accrued sick time for unscheduled leave when not feeling well (mind or body), as well as for scheduled medical appointments.
Paid time off for holidays following the federal holiday calendar.
Eight (8) weeks paid parental leave and up to eight (8) weeks of additional parental leave from the DC Paid Family Leave act (based on eligibility).
Immediate access to WABA’s 403(b) retirement program, with up to a 5% employer match after one-year of service.
Optional commuter transit benefit (pre tax deduction)
Optional voluntary benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
A fun and relaxed workplace environment.
Passionate, supportive colleagues who are dedicated to working together for our mission and seeing the impact of our work.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a compelling, relevant cover letter and resume to jobs@waba.org with “Youth and Family Education Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications are due by February 7, 2022 and we expect the position to start in March 2022.
WABA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, arrest record or criminal convictions, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, or age.
No phone calls please.