AmeriCorps Bike Educator: Inspire Kids to Ride & Thrive

Child Care Aware; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 4,125 - 16,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan forbearance

Professional development

Hands-on experience

National service program

Education award

Job summary

Fit4Kids seeks enthusiastic AmeriCorps Bike Educator to promote physical activity and safe riding for elementary students in the Richmond area. You will teach biking skills, foster confidence as cyclists and pedestrians, and help create healthier school environments during a full-year term.

Position runs Sept 1, 2026–July 31, 2027, 25–35 hours/week with a living allowance, potential $1,000 retention bonus, and an education award for future education or loan repayment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older at the start of service.
• High school diploma or GED required (or commitment to obtaining one during service).
• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Must pass a National Service Criminal History Check, including FBI fingerprint check, state criminal background check, and National Sex Offender Public Registry (NJSOPW) check.
• TB screening required for members serving at Henrico sites.
• Reliable transportation to visit multiple school sites across Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hopewell, and Petersburg.
• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods; physically able to perform gardening, bike instruction, and recess facilitation.
• Passionate about working with children, promoting physical activity, and encouraging healthy eating.
• Strong communication skills and a great attitude; proficient with (or eager to learn) Google Drive and email.

Responsibilities

• Teach bike riding and safety skills.
• Support active recess, after-school wellness sessions, and community engagement events.
• Track attendance and collect program evaluation data.
• Accurately log service hours using the AmeriCorps OnCorps timekeeping portal.
• Volunteer on National Service Days (September 11 and January 19).

Skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Google Drive

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

Fit4Kids seeks enthusiastic AmeriCorps Bike Educator to promote physical activity and safe riding for elementary students in the Richmond area. You will teach biking skills, foster confidence as cyclists and pedestrians, and help create healthier school environments during a full-year term.

Position runs Sept 1, 2026–July 31, 2027, 25–35 hours/week with a living allowance, potential $1,000 retention bonus, and an education award for future education or loan repayment.