Bicycle Repair & Craft Studio Instructor (Student)

Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 42,315,000 - 60,267,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc. is seeking student instructors for the Craft Center to teach classes in painting, leatherworking, bicycle repair and maintenance, ceramics, surfboard shaping, and other crafts on the Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Instructors will plan, prepare, and teach classes, supervise participants, and contribute to studio safety and cleanliness. A commitment to teaching at least two classes per session and strong organizational skills is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units.
• Must have expertise in a craft within one or more of the Craft Center areas.
• Must be available to teach a minimum of two craft classes per session.
• Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach craft classes in accordance with program needs and schedule.
• Prepare studio space before class and clean up after class.
• Keep studio equipment in clean, usable condition.
• Play an active role in maintaining class minimum enrollments.
• Develop individual lesson plans.
• Operate the Mobile Bike Unit at assigned campus locations, providing free basic bicycle maintenance and repair services.
• Perform bicycle checkups, tube and cable changes, brake adjustments and bleeds, wheel truing, and basic tune-ups within program scope.
• Assess bicycles for safety concerns and refer complex repairs to a bike shop.
• Provide one-on-one education to students on basic bike care and safe riding practices.
• Maintain and inventory Mobile Bike Unit tools and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Teaching ability

Supervision experience

Education

Currently enrolled Cal Poly student (min 6 units)

Graduate students must carry 4 units

Job description

Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc. is seeking student instructors for the Craft Center to teach classes in painting, leatherworking, bicycle repair and maintenance, ceramics, surfboard shaping, and other crafts on the Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Instructors will plan, prepare, and teach classes, supervise participants, and contribute to studio safety and cleanliness. A commitment to teaching at least two classes per session and strong organizational skills is required.