Boston, Massachusetts30+ days ago
Lead on-bicycle skill-building activities and games, keeping participants organized and safe - Assist with age-appropriate group rides within park grounds and/or on off-street paths adjacent to parks - Run activities to build basic bicycle skills and knowledge, including: identifying the parts of a bicycle, fixing a flat tire, and understanding bicycle safety and rules of the road - Preparing bicycles for daily programming, including removal from storage container, checking for flat tires and other basic maintenance needs - Ensuring bicycles are securely stored at the end of each day - Ensuring bicycles are properly used and kept in good condition - Communicating with Boston Transportation Department professional mechanics on bike fleet maintenance needs - Act as a role model for children in exercising safe biking skills The Ideal Candidate for this Job: - Enthusiasm for riding a bike. Sites for the Summer Bike Crew include: Franklin Park (Roxbury/Jamaica Plain), East Boston Memorial Stadium Park (East Boston), Almont Park (Mattapan), Ronan Park (Dorchester), BCYF Gallivan (Mattapan), and BCYF Pino / BCYF Paris Street (East Boston), and South Boston Neighborhood House / Moakley Park (South Boston).