Bike Educator – AmeriCorps Volunteer

Fit4Kids; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Retention bonus

Education award

Job summary

Fit4Kids is seeking an AmeriCorps Bike Educator to promote physical activity and safe riding habits for elementary students in the Richmond area. You will lead Learn to Ride sessions, support recess and wellness activities, and help students develop confidence biking and walking.

Position runs Sept 1, 2026–July 31, 2027, 25–35 hours/week. Living allowance about $13.75/hour plus a $1,000 retention bonus and an education award ($3,600–$5,176) to be used for education or loan repayment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older at start of service.
• High school diploma or GED required (or commitment to obtaining one during service).
• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Teach bike riding and safety skills.
• Support active recess, after-school wellness sessions, and community events.
• Track attendance and collect program evaluation data.
• Log service hours using the AmeriCorps OnCorps portal.
• Volunteer on National Service Days.

Skills

Strong communication

Outdoor work

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Drive

Email

Job description

Are you ready to spend a meaningful year making a real difference in the lives of children across the Richmond region? Fit4Kids is looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to join our AmeriCorps team offering a full year of hands‑on learning, connection, and impact.

As an AmeriCorps Bike Educator, you will serve with Fit4Kids to promote physical activity, safety, and healthy lifestyles among elementary school students in Richmond. In this role, you’ll teach youth how to ride a bicycle, develop safe riding habits, and build confidence as both cyclists and pedestrians, helping them gain lifelong skills while increasing access to active transportation. Fit4Kids has a variety of AmeriCorps positions for September 1, 2026 through July, 31, 2027 working between 25 to 35 hours per week. The “living allowance” is roughly $13.75 per hour plus a retention bonus of up to $1000 at the end of service and an educational award ranging from $3,600 to $5176 to be used for future education or student loan payment. This is a dynamic, community-based role for individuals who are excited to work directly with youth, be active throughout the day, and contribute to creating healthier school environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach bike riding and safety skills through our Learn to Ride program.
• 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)

Required 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

Roughly $13.75 per hour Living Allowance, plus up to $1000 retention bonus at end of service, plus education award for student loans or future education

Student loan forbearance during service, Professional development training in youth development, leadership, and community engagement, Hands‑on experience in education, public health and non‑profit work, Participation in highly regarded national service program, Living allowance plus education award at end of service.