Volunteer - Bike Program

The Auburn MTB program offers a variety of classes and programs around bike skills and bike safety. Auburn MTB is seeking volunteers to serve as ride leaders, volunteer coaches and mentors in programs for youth ranging in age from 2-18 years old. Programs consist of learn-to-ride programs for all ages, mountain bike skills workshops for youth ages 5-18, community bike skills and safety events and community outreach.

Additional details and duties:

• Bike Maintenance Assistance- inflating tires, sizing helmets, managing gear, bike repairs, etc.
• Ride Leader- lead teens on mountain bike trails, assist with basic skills instruction, assist with assessing participant skill levels. Mountain Bike Experience is required in this role.
• Learn-to-Ride coach/instructor- assist the program leader with facilitation of learn-to-ride curriculum, encourage and celebrate youth growth and success.
• Mt. Bike Skills Coach/instructor- assist with small group skill building, mountain biking skills is important, encourage youth, engage with all youth participants.
• Special Events- assist with set up and tear down of community outreach events around bike skills and bike safety, assist with helmet fittings, answer questions from the public, lead stations/activities as required.

Primary Duties

Primary duties:

• Biking skills are appreciated
• Ability to be a positive role model/mentor
• Encourage participation
• Lead small groups of youth in skill building activities
• Bike Maintenance skills are appreciated
• A strong desire to work with you and empower them to be strong, safe bicycle enthusiasts.
• *Mountain biking skills are not required for all positions. Volunteer training is provided. Minimum Qualifications
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn