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Bike Jobs: MassBike Bicycle Safety Instructor
Written by Boston Biker on May 19MassBike is looking for someone to help teach bike safety classes. Via
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The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) Education Program is seeking part-time Instructors, for both child- and adult-oriented bicycling safety, basic maintenance, and related courses. Instructors are encouraged to teach as many of the different courses as possible. The work is very occasional, not typically exceeding 20 hours in a month. Instructors will report to and work closely with the Program Manager.
About MassBike:
MassBike is the statewide bicycling advocacy group for Massachusetts. MassBike promotes a bicycle-friendly environment, and encourages bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation. MassBike’s programs focus on promoting bicycle-friendly legislation; improving bicycle access and safety on roads and public transportation; educating bicyclists, motorists, children, and police about bicycling; encouraging bicycle commuting; and creating opportunities to ride together.
Responsibilities:
- Work part-time from 0 to 20+ hours per month depending on the number and location of courses, as directed by MassBike.
- Complete training program to become certified as a MassBike Instructor. Training is paid and provided by MassBike.
- Teach bicycle related courses around the state to children in grades 4-8 in schools, or to people 16 or older. These presentations range from half an hour for children to 4 hours for a full adult bike safety course. Courses are often presented multiple times in one day, especially at schools.
- Coordinate class schedule with the Program Manager.
- Obtain class materials from MassBike as needed and distribute in schools as directed.
- Prepare report on each school as directed by MassBike.
- Collect student survey forms and return to MassBike.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Public speaking experience preferred.
- Teaching experience required.
- Strong interest and participation in bicycling preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills required.
- Excellent verbal communication skills required.
- Access to email.
- Current driver’s license and access to a car (unfortunately, some of the places you teach aren’t within biking distance).
- Access to a bicycle in good repair and bicycle helmet (used as props during class).
- Availability to work flexible hours; schools are typically Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm, and adult courses can vary.
- Must pass Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) check.
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New MIT Study On Bike Safety And Helmets
Written by Boston Biker on Nov 09This looks really interesting and who knows, those smart kids over at MIT might make another awesome invention that changes the world!
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We are team of MIT students in 2009 Product Engineering Processes and are working on a design project related to helping people during cycling accidents. This survey should take 15 minutes to complete. Your responses will be very helpful to us in developing our design. All answers will be kept confidential. Thank you very much for your participation.
Survey Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Jbspk0tZUSQDsmAx8fW6Zg_3d_3d
Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any questions/comments/suggestions/concerns.
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R.O.C.K. Roll and Ride!
Written by Boston Biker on Jun 24Got this in the email from the city of Boston. Looks like a great family friendly event!
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At R.O.C.K. Roll and Ride, there is something for everyone including bike rodeos, bike safety lessons, hands-on bike maintenance workshops, giveaways and trail rides as well as music and free food. Free bike rentals will be available!
Franklin Park (07/18/09)
Dorchester
143 Seaver St
Dorchester, MA 02121
10am-2pm
Park at the Playstead parking lot adjacent to the back of the Zoo
Joe Moakley Field (07/25/09)
South Boston
600 William J. Daly Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
10am-2pm
William E. Smith Playground (08/08/09)
Brighton/Allston
250 Western Ave
Boston, MA 02134
10am-2pm
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This Is How They Did Bike Safety In The 60’s
Written by Boston Biker on Feb 13I am sure this has absolutely nothing to do with drugs, yea about that…
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