Bike Shop Program Coordinator

Program Overview
The Bike Shop Program is an activity-based therapeutic program that supports young people aged 12-19 and their adult mentors in building healthy relationships with each other, other participants, and the facilitators of the program. The program is focused on supporting youth who have been adversely impacted by, or who are at risk of being adversely impacted by, substance use. With their adult mentors and through the shared experience of mountain biking and mountain bike repair and maintenance, youth will a) be invited into a sport that may have previously been inaccessible to them, b) be introduced to programming that facilitates healthy relationships, c) participate in physical activity to promote their overall wellness, and d) learn new skills.
Position Summary
The Bike Shop Program Coordinator is a member of the Leadership Team and is an active member in management-level decision making within their program.
The Bike Shop Program Coordinator is anticipated to allocate their time to the tasks below, however, they have the flexibility to manage their own schedule and task list according to the needs of program participants as well as to the needs of the agency and the contract.
Program Planning
  • prepare an evaluation plan
  • advertise the program
  • cultivate community partnerships
  • develop program documents
  • seek out and develop program activities
  • conduct youth intake interviews
  • conduct mentor intake interviews
  • spearhead program planning meetings
Leadership
  • provide support to co-facilitator
  • ensure adequate debrief time
  • ensure compliance with FQ policies
  • ensure the program timeline is adhered to
  • ensure safety procedures are followed
  • collaborate with Team Lead regarding reporting requirements
  • ensure administrative deadlines are met
Program Facilitation
  • plan recreational outings
  • coordinate with mentors
  • coordinate with community partners
  • coordinate with youth
  • plan meals and transportation
  • facilitate program activities
  • book recreation equipment
  • schedule Bike Shop drop-in hours
Administration
  • manage program budgets
  • collect program data
  • provide case management
  • prepare statistical, outcome, and narrative reports
  • attend general staff meetings
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
Education
  • A degree in child and youth care, social work or related field. A combination of education and experience that would be equivalent may be accepted.
Experience
  • Three years of experience working with youth who are adversely affected by substance use
  • Experience working with youth in an outdoor/wilderness setting
  • Experience mountain biking
  • Experience with mountain bike repair and maintenance (or a willingness to learn)
  • Experience facilitating risk management
  • Experience working with groups
  • Experience working in a counselling capacity using a variety of therapeutic theories, modalities, and tools (for example: narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, non-violent communication, solution-focused therapy, interventive interviewing, family systems, etc)
  • Experience working from a harm-reduction, client-centred, strengths-based, attachment and trauma-informed approach
Other Requirements
  • Valid Driver’s License (Class IV, unrestricted preferred)
  • Wilderness First Aid (preferred)
  • Reliable Vehicle
  • Criminal Record Check
Other Details
  • Start Date - April 15, 2019
  • Hours/week - 12 hours/week
  • Hourly Wage: $23/hour
  • Length of contract: up to 9 months with the possibility of extension
  • Job Type: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Please email resume and cover letter to: tina.tew@freedomquestyouthservices.ca