Regional Bicycle Education Administrative Coordinator

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

Summary:

This position serves as the primary point of contact for the NWESD 189 with the Cascade Bicycle Club.  This role will work to lead program implementation, delivery logistics, day-to-day operations and provide in-class Physical Education teacher support for participating school districts within the ESD.  They will work with key partners and internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

Duties listed are intended to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. Incumbent(s) may not perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties not listed, but within the general scope of the position.

• Recruit small to medium size school districts within NWESD 189 to implement the program
• Act as the program representative within the NWESD 189 region.
• Establish community partners within the region and work with the Cascade Bicycle Club (CBC)
• Create, manage, and monitor delivery and pickup schedules between schools and districts.
• Implement ESD contract deliverables as outlined in Exhibit A – Scope of Work and Deliverables of the CBC-ESD contract agreement.
• Provide quarterly reports to the Statewide ESD-AESD Bicycle Education Project Manager and CBC
• Track and manage program funds and budgets
• Coordinate with the Statewide ESD-AESD Bicycle Education Project Manager to procure bicycles and trailers as the program scales regionally
• Deliver trailers, bikes, and equipment to districts or directly to participating schools
• Maintain the trailer and bikes with contracts with community partners or local bike shops
• Support fleet management
• Support the training of PE teachers on implementing the program
• Coordinating with schools and districts with volunteers as needed
• On-site support of PE teachers as needed, which may include working with students, distributing and assisting with materials such as helmets and bikes.
• Replenishing curriculum materials, such as bikes, helmets, bike locks, curriculum posters, etc.
• Provide data for evaluation plan to support CBC or the AESD Program Manager .
• Provide input to and support implementation of the Earn a Bike program.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to work with a project manager to scale the bicycle project regionally.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Exceptionally high level of professionalism, organizational skills, and work ethic.
• High emotional intelligence, honesty, self-awareness, empathy, and optimism.
• Positive, motivating demeanor while being comfortable with uncertainty.
• Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written format.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships, foster trust with colleagues, and collaborate across diverse audiences.
• Influential with stakeholders, volunteers, donors, and communities.
• Equity-driven and demonstrates a high level of cultural awareness to serve diverse populations.

Qualifications:

AA Degree or equivalent work experience in education or related field. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.   Preferred qualifications include experience in teaching bicycling or other healthy activities to children, multicultural education, bike maintenance skills, and experience with operation towing vehicles.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed approximately fifty percent (50%) in an office environment and approximately fifty percent (50%) traveling to districts, ESD’s, and other miscellaneous locations which can include outdoor work.  Lifts and carries a maximum of fifty (50) pounds including moving bicycles to /from storage or on/off of vehicles and trailers including during adverse weather.  May be some weekend and evening work.  Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards:  Potential hazards are present based on the fact that the position requires the incumbent to drive a significant amount. Hazards may include but are not limited to traveling alone, traveling with a trailer, driving in inclement weather conditions, varied road conditions, rush hour traffic, etc.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or citizenship or immigration status.