Bike Program Instructor - Community Youth

Philaymca; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Job summary

Philaymca in Camden is hiring a part-time Bike Program Instructor for their after-school watershed education program. Candidates will engage students in grades K-8 through bike riding and experiential learning, teaching about bicycle safety and maintenance.

A high school diploma is required, and applicants should have an interest in physical activity and environmental education. Support and training are provided to help instructors succeed in this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in physical activity & environmental education.
• Must be available Monday – Friday between 2:00pm – 6:00pm.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Teach participants basic bicycle safety and maintenance.
• Facilitate environmental education lessons and activities.
• Assist in developing lessons based on provided resources.

Skills

Classroom management

Conflict resolution

Oral communication

Knowledge of bicycle mechanics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Bike Program Instructor - Community Youth

Camden Community Services, 808 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is hiring part-time instructors for its growing after-school watershed education program. Watershed Education by Bike (WEB) is a groundbreaking program that gets youth active by teaching them how to safely ride in urban, suburban and trail environments, while also focusing on watershed and environmental education. Bicycles allow students to get out of the classroom and offer hands‑on experiential learning opportunities in the community. When working in multiple environments, instructors will lead a group of 13 students in grades 5th-8th on program-owned bicycles through the trails in Camden and Burlington Counties, NJ. When working in our school aged classroom setting, instructors will prepare and implement watershed education lessons/experiments with children grades K-8th.

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

What is needed for this job:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• Must be available Monday – Friday between 2:00pm – 6:00pm
• Experience or interest in physical activity & environmental education
• Must be willing to travel throughout Camden City, and Burlington and Camden counties
• Have a basic knowledge of bicycle mechanics and be able to ride a bicycle at 8‑12 MPH
• Strong classroom management, conflict resolution, and oral communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks independently.

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Teach participants basic bicycle safety and maintenance
• Teach participants watershed and environmental education through the implementation of a provided program curriculum.
• Establish relationships with local partners to help support the WEB program
• Facilitate environmental education lessons and activities at several after-school sites
• Assist in developing lessons based on provided resources
• P erform other related duties as assigned.

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations

Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.