MTP Ride Leader - Pierce County

What We Need

Cascade Bicycle Club is looking for self-motivated cyclists with a passion for youth development and building community to work part time for the Major Taylor Project. MTP Ride Leaders facilitate after-school and summer bicycle enrichment programming for racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse students in 6th - 12th grade.

Reporting to the Pierce County MTP Manager, MTP Ride Leaders are responsible for weekly route planning, lesson planning and facilitation, mentoring, organizing, and leading small group rides for young people in the greater Seattle and Tacoma area.

Ride Leaders will be assigned at least one club to coordinate and lead, with an option for more. MTP clubs provide youth with the opportunity to explore their communities, build relationships with fellow riders, continuously challenge themselves, and have fun. This is a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for cycling and teaching, counseling, or advocacy.

Candidates with bicycle mechanical experience desired.

Bilingual candidates (e.g. Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Portuguese) strongly desired.

Who We Are

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation's largest statewide bicycle nonprofit, is 9,500-members, 55-years old, and 43-staff strong, serving bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the state of Washington. We teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce community rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland ride, the Pedaling Relief Project, advocacy for connected trail networks and on-street bike networks in Seattle and across the Puget Sound Region, the Your Streets Your Say, Free Group Rides, Adult Classes, Let's Go, and the Major Taylor Project.

The Major Taylor Project is a youth development program within the Education Department at Cascade Bicycle Club.The Education department shares the joy of cycling with young people across Washington state. We are dedicated to creating, sharing, and improving programs that are inclusive, impactful, and responsive to our diverse community.

The Major Taylor Project works to break down barriers to cycling for youth of color. We believe that bicycling is a form of exercise that fosters not only healthy bodies and minds, but also healthy communities. Students that participate in our free-of-cost program also have the opportunity to receive a bicycle and safety equipment free-of-cost.

MTP students are encouraged to use the bicycle to expand their worldview and explore the agency they have to change themselves and their communities. Programming takes place at partnering schools and community-based organizations throughout King and Pierce county.

Our Values:

• Equity - We lead with a racial equity lens to eliminate inequities in community health outcomes and in mobility and transportation access. Bicycles are a tool for liberation.
• Climate Justice & Clean Air - Bicycles are clean, healthy, and an affordable solution to help solve the climate crisis, clean our air, reduce transportation pollution, and create sustainable communities.
• Community - We create opportunities for people to come together by removing barriers and fostering a sense of belonging. Bicycles are an integral part of creating connected, equitable and thriving communities.
• Safety - Safety is a right; we champion spaces that foster physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaboration - We share power, resources, and knowledge as a means to enrich lives and form mutually beneficial partnerships. We celebrate the existing strengths of our partners and participants and seek to be an accessible asset for others.

For a detailed description of the organization and its programs, please visit http://www.cascade.org or http://www.wabikes.org

What You’ll Bring

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate bicycling education regarding:
  • Learning to ride a bicycle
  • Using a bicycle as safe, active transportation
  • Bicycle maintenance/assembly
• Plan, coordinate, and implement weekly rides, and program activities
• Visual documentation of club operations, eg, weekly photos and videos of club activities
• Be responsible for safety and risk management
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for MTP bike clubs
• Build a supportive MTP community through facilitation of team building activities and growth-mindset engagement
• Record and maintain all relevant administrative data for site programming including: attendance records, volunteer records, completed rides, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, fleet, and supportive equipment library, communicating supply needs, fleet maintenance, and site challenges

Qualifications

• Desire and skill to work with youth between the ages of 12 to 18
• Ability to ride a bike proficiently for extended periods of time with others
• Commitment to Social Justice and Racial Equity
• Group management and facilitation skills
• Patience, punctuality, and accountability
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in varied conditions
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Must pass a background check for work directly with minors
• Willingness to learn

Desired Qualifications

• In-depth bicycling experience
• Experience with bicycle repair and/or maintenance
• Conflict mediation experience
• Youth development and enrichment experience
• Lived experience in the communities where MTP operates
• Experience supporting racial, health, mobility, and/or environmental equity and justice programs and outcomes
• Multi-lingual

Job Details

This is a Part-time, hourly Non-Exempt position. This position is primarily field-work based, working at various schools and community-based organizations in Pierce County. Team members may be assigned to work a maximum of 30 hrs/wk during club seasons.

Seasons and Hours of Clubs:

• Ride Leader hours vary, with traditional hours of operation ranging between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Club rides run 2-3 hours per club day
  • Clubs operate one day per week
• Billable Hours
  • The average club should provide at least 4hr/wk of work (Approximate Hours)
    1. 5 hr of planning & administrative work
    2. 5 hours of club operations including set-up and clean-up
  • Ride Leaders are expected to scout and pre-ride routes, billing for these hours
• Programming Seasons align with the academic year, with some weekend and summer event and programming opportunities
• Ride Leaders are expected to attend all of their scheduled clubs for a complete season
  • Seasons are between 8 and 10 weeks, depending on the site
  • Ride Leaders can work up to 3 clubs in a season, when available
  • Non-health related absences and work conflicts should be communicated at least a week in advance
• Seasons (Approximate Schedule)
  • Fall Programming
    • Mid-September to Late November
    • Limited MTP work availability Late November to Mid-January
  • Winter Programming
    • Mid-January to Mid-April
  • Spring Programming
    • April to the end of the school year
  • Summer Programming
    • Mid-June to Mid-August
    • Limited MTP work availability Late-August to Mid-September

Cascade Bicycle Club is on a journey to becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applications from people who have historically been underrepresented in the bicycle industry, advocacy, and nonprofit work.

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion. Cascade does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We strive to have a diverse board, staff, and volunteer base that is reflective of the communities we serve. This position is subject to reference checks and the completion of a background check. Cascade will consider qualified applicants for employment pursuant to the Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance and Washington State Fair Chance Act.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination.

Hiring Timeline

Estimated date of hire for this position is September 2025.