Overview
Community Cruisers is seeking a part-time and a full-time program coordinator for the Pedal4Joy program. The positions pay $20-25/hour depending on experience and qualifications. The full-time position is 30-40 hours per week and the part-time position is typically 8-10 hours per week. Funding for these positions is provided by the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation.
We encourage submissions from applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, age, gender, national origin, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Please submit applications by completing the form below. You are required to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and how you would be an asset to the Pedal4Joy program. The application deadline is midnight Mountain Time on April 30, 2024.
About the Pedal4Joy Program
The Pedal4Joy program is a free collaborative community ebike program which offers the opportunity for adults to improve their physical and mental health by participating in bike rides with three others, on a four seat adaptive ebike. Volunteers pilot free group bike rides for adults marginalized by age, physical or mental illness, and those compromised physically. The program facilitates, encourages and empowers a wide age range of adults to get outdoors, be physically and socially active and to bring adventure and fun back into their lives. The program will be made available through liaison with:
- Aged Care Facilities ( e.g. Long Term Care at Canmore Hospital, Origins at Spring Creek Village, Bow Valley Regional Housing)
- Community dwelling adults themselves who seek socialisation and physical activity
- Bow Valley Palliative Care Society
- Bow Valley Primary Care Network
- Doctor/Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy referral
- Other organizations identified by the program coordinator
The key benefit of the program is improved physical and mental health of individuals in the Banff and Canmore communities that are compromised by age, illness, or physical limitations. E-bikes have recently been recognized to have positive health benefits. Use of a pedal assist e- bike not only provides more residents with an opportunity to bicycle outdoors at one time, but also promotes social connectivity and physical activity.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Pedal4Joy program coordinator will have the following tasks and responsibilities in Banff and Canmore:
- Liaise with designated community organizations using the program, regarding scheduling and other program details to ensure basic programming is executed in a timely and safe fashion.
- Build relationships with participating organizations, to facilitate the exchange of constructive feedback from them around what changes need to be made to ensure community needs are being met and that every ride is a success.
- Build relationships with the riders in order to understand their needs, adapt rides accordingly and inspire confidence, fun and safe adventure.
- Coordinate volunteers and assist with training of volunteers to lead community rides; ensure that the volunteers deliver rider satisfaction and safety during their rides.
- Pilot the community rides on the Pedal4Joy bike.
- Pilot Big Red Ride bike in Banff, with direction from Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy team at Mineral Springs Hospital.
- Collect signed waivers from all riders prior to their first ride of the season. Store appropriately.
- Collect quantitative data for every ride. Store data appropriately.
- Maintain the bike maintenance log and ensure any maintenance is addressed in a timely fashion in Banff and Canmore.
- Assist with cleaning the bike on a weekly basis.
- Post photos and videos on social media.
- Staff the Community Cruisers bike parking service at the Canmore Farmers Market as needed (Thursdays 9:30am to 6:30pm).
- Perform other duties to support the program, as assigned.
Community Cruisers will provide the necessary training at the beginning of the work period.
Qualifications and Experience
- A valid driver’s licence, this is an insurance requirement for leading the rides.
- Candidates should be fully vaccinated for covid-19
- Physically able to pilot a four-person electric assist bicycle.
- Should enjoy riding a bike and have some bicycling experience.
- Demonstrate patience and compassion for older adults and those with disabilities. This could be from previous volunteer or professional experience.
- Previous experience working with older adults and those with disabilities, on a professional or volunteer basis.
- Basic bike maintenance skills are an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Professional and personable
- Strong project management, organizational and time management skills
- Logical, work-oriented and analytical; a critical thinker
- Attention to detail is essential
- High energy, flexible and able to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team
Questions
If you have any questions about this position please e-mail info@communitycruisers.ca or phone (403) 589-5732.