Youth under 30? Love getting people active? Work with us!

Cycling PEI is seeking a post-secondary student to join us this spring and summer as our Cycling for All Coordinator!

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, only candidates under the age of 30 at the beginning of the employment term, who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act can be considered for this position.

Summary of the role: Working with other Cycling PEI staff and volunteers, the Cycling for All Coordinator will play a leading role in the organization and delivery of inclusive summer cycling events and programming, including:

• Our Rigid Riders all-ages mountain biking club;

• Our HopOn kids cycling education program;

• Learn-to-ride programs;

• Other cycling events and initiatives.

Please note that most of the aforementioned programming involves working with children (primarily aged 6-12), including in school settings. Training will be provided, making this an ideal position for someone with an interest in coaching or instructing in any sport, or in careers in the domains of education or recreation generally.

This position is for 35 hours/week, for 16 weeks (targeted from May 6 to August 27), and requires the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends when activities are taking place.

Location of work: This position will require the employee to be on-site at events and activities. At other times, the employee has the option of performing most work from home and/or at the Cycling PEI office located at 40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown.

Wages: $19/hour

Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Performing on-site and administrative coordination tasks to support the smooth organization of the Rigid Riders All-Ages Mountain Bike program, with weekly Tuesday evening sessions from June through August;

• Working with our HopOn and Learn to Ride Coordinators, support the planning, organization and delivery of HopOn and Learn-to-ride courses in school and community settings;

• Completing the training program required to become a qualified HopOn instructor;

• Coordinating preparations for CPEI-organized recreational cycling events such as group rides and clinics, including event promotion, volunteer coordination, handling inquiries, managing event registrations, and planning event logistics;

• Leading event set-up, management and follow-up activities;

• Supporting organizers of CPEI-sanctioned recreational events, as required.

Role requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle to get to race and activity locations (mileage is reimbursed)

• Ability to work well with groups of children and youth

• Intermediate+ cycling skills

• Reliable, well-organized and with good time management skills

• An ability to work independently

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers

• Facility with computer-based technologies (eg. Google Docs, email, online registration systems, etc)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo Cycling PEI’s SafeSport screening process, including a Criminal Background Check.

The following will be considered as assets:

• Prior experience as a cyclist

• Prior experience in a coaching, instructing or mentorship role for children

• Prior experience with project or event management, volunteer coordination or similar organizing roles

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Jordan Bober at info@cyclingpei.org.