Overview
Community Cruisers is seeking a program coordinator for the Pedal4Joy program. This is a 15 week position, starting May 16 for 30 per week and paying $20 per hour. Funding for this position is provided through the Canada Summer Jobs program and the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation.
We encourage submissions from applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, 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 May 1, 2022.
Eligibility
All applicants must be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program. To be eligible for a Canada Summer Job you must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
*You must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. You may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as you were 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
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 and build relationships with lead persons of designated community organizations using the program to create a weekly schedule. Adapt program details to ensure basic programming is executed in a timely and safe fashion.
- Communicate with key contacts in participating organizations several times during the season to facilitate constructive feedback exchange. Adapt program so that their community needs are being met and every ride is a success.
- Build relationships with the riders to understand their needs, adapt rides accordingly and inspire confidence, fun and safe adventure.
- Set up and maintain an online booking system for rides in Banff and Canmore.
- Lead a significant number of the community rides.
- Coordinate volunteers and assist Supervisor with training of volunteers to lead scheduled community rides. Ensure that the volunteers deliver rider satisfaction and safety
- Collect signed waivers from all riders prior to their first ride of the season. Store appropriately. Collect quantitative data for every ride. Collect qualitative data when assigned by the supervisor. Store data appropriately.
- Maintain a bike maintenance log and ensure any maintenance is addressed in a timely fashion in Banff and Canmore.
- Post photos and videos on social media weekly, with support and direction given from Supervisor, Town of Banff Senior Support Coordinator and Community Cruisers Communications Director.
- Understand and communicate covid-19 bike cleaning protocols including rider hand hygiene. Ensure these procedures are carried out by self or volunteers at the beginning/end of every ride. Enforce covid-19 protocols for participants as required.
- Thoroughly clean the bike on a weekly basis.
- Staff the Community Cruisers bike parking service at the Canmore Farmers Market as needed (Thursdays 9am to 6pm).
- Staff the Community Cruisers community workshop as needed (hours flexible).
- Create an Operations Manual for Big Red Ride in Banff with direction from Town of Banff FCSS Support Coordinator. Create the same for Pedal4Joy with direction from Supervisor.
- Pilot Big Red Ride bike Friday mornings in Banff, with direction from Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy team at Mineral Springs Hospital.
- Provide quantitative and qualitative final report at program end.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
The Pedal4Joy program director will provide the necessary training at the beginning of the work period to ensure the employee understands the tasks required. The director will meet face to face with the employee once per week to check-in and ensure the completion of tasks, evaluate and provide feedback on job performance. In between the weekly check-ins the director will answer questions and provide assistance as required via telephone or e-mail.
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.