The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Soldier Ride Coordinator – Bike Technician will assist with program coordination/logistics for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Soldier Ride, a program that provides adapted cycling opportunities across the country for wounded warriors. The rides are typically three (3-5) days long and are geared for warriors of all abilities, and both adaptive and standard cycling equipment is provided regardless of ability.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Serves as WWP subject matter expert on cycling, adaptive cycling, and coordinates technical support, supply and gear, bike inventories, and supply and gear support for all events
- Develop and implement adaptive cycling clinics as well as a challenge rides with adaptive cycling program which encourages warriors to get physically active and remain active
- Serves as a mentor; provide positive reinforcement of warriors on rides; and build mutual respect with warriors and encourage them to continue in their recovery
- Assist with the delivery of pre-ride warrior meetings, explain code of conduct, policies, procedures; what is expected of the warriors on the ride; and how warriors are representing their service as well as WWP
- Have a working knowledge of the rides operational plan
- Perform other coordination and logistical tasks as assigned by manager
- Mandatory travel to soldier ride events
- Mitigate risks at all events – oversee the safety of participants and volunteers
- Other related duties as assigned
Educational Background:
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Represent WWP in a professional manner
- Comply with organization and program standard operating procedures
- Ability to provide high quality customer services to all relevant stakeholders
- Contribute to a positive work environment and overall team effort in the department and organization
- Assist with and/or potentially implement logistical coordination at WWP events
- Ensure proper maintenance of equipment at all rides
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues
- Good analytical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong mechanical competence and experience with tools of the trade required
- Minimum one (1) year experience servicing bicycles required; to include shocks, suspensions, wheels, fitting, and other related tasks required
- Adaptive bike mechanic experience preferred
- Prior military experience or familiarity with military culture preferred
- Group cycling experience required
- Must be able to travel between 25% - 50% of the time including overnight and weekend travel
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 30 2019
Active Until:
Mar 3 2019
Hiring Organization:
Wounded Warrior Project, Inc.
industry:
Nonprofit