Cycling Event Lead for Soldier Ride Programs

Wounded Warrior Project; Texas; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental and vision coverage (_

Competitive pay and incentives

Mission-focused team environment

Job summary

Wounded Warrior Project is seeking a Soldier Ride Specialist in Texas to plan, recruit, and execute all-ability cycling events for veterans. You will coordinate travel, logistics, and on-site support, while serving as a subject-matter expert on cycling equipment and adaptive gear.

You’ll coach participants in road and mountain biking, support virtual programming, and build partnerships with communities and vendors to promote WWP events.

Qualifications

• Two years of road or mountain biking experience at the intermediate level.
• Two years of business or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, resource, and facilitate Soldier Ride events.
• Recruit warriors for Soldier Ride events. Work with Salesforce/Cvent/phone/Zoom for recruitment.
• Coordinate with Travel and Events team for event logistics, hotels, meals, and warrior travel accommodations; liaise with hotels onsite.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for participants and fleet of bicycles.
• Be primary point of contact for warriors participating in Soldier Ride opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Soldier Ride city partners, vendors, and volunteers.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and EMS; obtain necessary permits for host locations.
• Order and inventory swag and equipment for Soldier Ride events; assist with event execution.
• Engage with warriors and community to foster connection and learning; manage issues diplomatically.
• Demonstrate cycling fitness and coach warriors in road/mountain biking; adapt to other modalities.
• Facilitate virtual programming content via Zoom, Facebook Live, Strava, etc.

Skills

Coaching

Bike mechanics

Bike handling

Road biking

Mountain biking

Skiing/Snowboarding

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Travel ability

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Cvent

Zoom

Job description

Wounded Warrior Project is seeking a Soldier Ride Specialist in Texas to plan, recruit, and execute all-ability cycling events for veterans. You will coordinate travel, logistics, and on-site support, while serving as a subject-matter expert on cycling equipment and adaptive gear.

You’ll coach participants in road and mountain biking, support virtual programming, and build partnerships with communities and vendors to promote WWP events.