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City of Auburn, WA

Bike Program Staff

Auburn, WA · On-site

$17.13 - $22.48/hr

Helping with basic bike maintenance (inflating tires, helmet fitting, gear checks) * Supporting community events and outreach * Acting as a mentor and role model for youth Recreation Program Leader ...

City of Auburn

Bike Program Staff

Auburn, WA · On-site

$17.13 - $22.48/hr

... fitting, gear checks) Supporting community events and outreach Acting as a mentor and role model for youth Recreation Program Leader II Duties: Take on a leadership role by: Leading mountain bike ...

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Bike Program Staff

City of Auburn, WA

Auburn, WA • On-site

$17.13 - $22.48/hr

Part-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Salary: $17.13 - $22.48 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation: 910 9th St. SE, Auburn, WA
Job Type: Variable-Hour
Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation
Division: Parks Recreation
Opening Date: 09/29/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TEMP
Position Details
Do you love biking and working with youth?
Auburn MTB is looking for enthusiastic, community-minded individuals to join our team! We offer a variety of programs focused on bike safety, skill-building, and community outreach for youth ages 2-18. Whether you're a seasoned mountain biker or just passionate about empowering kids, we have a role for you.
Ready to Ride with Us?
Join a team that's passionate about biking, youth development, and community impact. Help us empower the next generation of confident, safe, and enthusiastic riders! Programs are based in Auburn, WA, with activities taking place in parks, trails, and community spaces.
We're currently hiring for:
  • Recreation Program Assistants
  • Recreation Program Leader II

Primary Duties
Recreation Assistant Duties
Support our youth biking programs by:
  • Assisting with learn-to-ride and mountain bike skills workshops
  • Leading small groups in fun, skill-building activities
  • Encouraging participation and creating a positive, inclusive environment
  • Helping with basic bike maintenance (inflating tires, helmet fitting, gear checks)
  • Supporting community events and outreach
  • Acting as a mentor and role model for youth

Recreation Program Leader II Duties:
Take on a leadership role by:
  • Leading mountain bike rides and skills instruction
  • Designing and implementing program curriculum
  • Training and supervising part-time staff and volunteers
  • Managing equipment inventory and maintenance
  • Building relationships with schools and community partners
  • Supporting community events and outreach
  • Tracking program metrics and maintaining records

**Mountain biking experience is appreciated but not required for all roles.
Minimum Qualifications
What We're Looking for
Recreation Assistant
  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Passion for working with youth.
  • Positive attitude and team spirit.
  • Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn.
  • Ability to complete First Aid/CPR.

Recreation Program Leader II
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn.
  • Strong mountain biking, road biking and leadership skills.
  • Self-starter with program development experience.
  • Ability to complete First Aid/CPR.
  • Clean driving record and ability to drive a passenger van. Training is provided.

Additional Information
Recreation Assistant Additional Details and Duties:
  • Bike Maintenance Assistance- inflating tires, sizing helmets, managing gear, bike repairs, etc.
  • Ride Leader- lead youth on mountain bike trails, assist with basic skills instruction, assist with assessing participant skill levels. *Mountain Bike experience is required in this role.
  • Assist the Program Supervisor with small group skill building, mountain biking skills, 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.

Recreation Program Leader II Additional Details and Duties:
  • Oversee the tracking of bikes and equipment for inventory purposes
  • Keep records of maintenance and equipment usage
  • Assist the Program Coordinator with training of part time staff and volunteers
  • Conduct bike maintenance as necessary
  • Plan and implement program curriculum
  • Measure program metrics in partnership with the Recreation Coordinator
  • Ride Leader- lead youth on mountain bike trails and/or on community rides, assist with basic skills instruction, assist with assessing participant skill levels.
  • Design and facilitate program lesson plans.
  • 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.
  • Provide day-to-day, on-site supervision of recreation assistants and volunteers.
  • Maintain program records including: attendance, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and incident reports.
  • Basic trail maintenance as needed.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Commitment to Inclusion
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
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 any 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:
This is a non-benefited position.
Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours for each hour worked (equaling one (1) hour for every 40 hours worked), as required by law.
Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see https://paidleave.wa.gov/ for more information.
Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position.
Please send any questions to regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above.
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Are you at least 16 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Are you at least 21 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Please describe your experience with bikes and/or bike maintenance.
05
Please describe the kinds of bike programs you have work with AND the age and number of children/youths with which you have worked.
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