May 1, 2007 – Hiring Announcement Ride Leader – Summer 2007- for Trips for Kids Vancouver mountain biking adventures for youth from low-income families.

Application Deadline: May 11, 2007

Starting Date: June 4, 2007

Position: Ride Leader – Summer Rides Program

Job Description:
TRIPS FOR KIDS VANCOUVER mountain biking adventures for youth from low-income families

Hiring Announcement Ride Leader – Summer 2007

Organization In the spring of 2001 Trips for Kids Vancouver became the first Canadian chapter of a non-profit organisation that started in Marin County, California in 1986. Trips for Kids offers mountain biking excursions for youth from low-income families. We know that the forests, mountains, and waters surrounding Vancouver present opportunities for fun, enriching, healthy, and educational experiences. We believe that free access to these natural areas entails a variety of benefits for individuals and their communities.

Expectations The Ride Leader will design, plan and lead day trips and overnight mountain bike excursions during June – August 2007. Specific tasks are diverse and engaging, and vary depending on the initiative and abilities of the incumbent. Minimum expectations include:
-assist in the development of a rides schedule
-participate in all scheduled rides as a leader and facilitator
-maintain bicycles, helmets and other equipment
-coordinate transportation of all necessary equipment to every ride
-create a safe, friendly and fun environment for all ride participants
-demonstrate compassion, respect, enthusiasm and creativity -share knowledge of mountain biking skills and trail etiquette
-never get sick, tired, ill-tempered or manic
-smile when required to get dirty

This is a temporary full-time position. mid June – late August, 35-40 hours per week. $13/hour.

Requirements
-currently enrolled as a full-time student
-returning to school in September 2007
-experience working with children and/or youth
-leadership skills
-advanced mountain biking ability
-excellent working knowledge of bicycle maintenance and repair
-current first aid certification
-valid BC Drivers Licence
-submit to Criminal Record check

Application process

Please send a statement of interest and resume via regular or electronic mail. Make sure to specify whether you are applying for the Ride Leader or Program Coordinator Position. The application deadline is May 11th, 2007. Candidates will be contacted for interviews in April.

4078 W.33rd Avenue Vancouver BC V6N 2J1 604 837 2995 andre@tfkvancouver.org

Type of Position:
Full Time – Summer / Student

View Attachment: Ride Leader Description

Contact Information:
Andre Perret
Trips for Kids Vancouver Society
4078 W. 33rd Ave
Vancouver , BC, Canada
V6N 2J1
E-mail: andre@tfkvancouver.org
Tel. 604-837-2995
http://www.tfkvancouver.org