PedalPower Kids School Programs Coach

PedalPower Kids; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PedalPower Kids is hiring a School Programs Coach to bring bike and pedestrian safety education into local schools. You’ll lead engaging safety lessons and activities for students, indoors or outdoors, while promoting confidence and safe practices around bikes and roads.

You don’t need prior bike instructor experience; we provide training on curriculum, coaching approach, and safety procedures. Weekday school-day availability is required, with a passion for helping kids learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is required; teaching, coaching, camp, childcare, or education experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and work in various weather conditions.
• Available on weekdays during the school day for school-based programs.
• Reliable transportation to program locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support bike and pedestrian safety education programs for school-age children
• Create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for every rider
• Follow PedalPower Kids’ coaching methodology and safety procedures
• Communicate professionally with school partners, families, and the PPK team
• Prepare equipment and help maintain an organized program environment
• Participate in required training and ongoing professional development

Skills

Group leadership

Public speaking

Child engagement

Job description

PedalPower Kids’ (PPK) mission is to build confident kids on bikes, and beyond! We’re an inclusive environment and our motto is that you CAN ride with us! Our small-group environment helps kids learn quickly, push beyond their comfort zones, and build confidence while feeling safe, supported, and encouraged.

We believe that confidence and proficiency develop together when kids feel safe, encouraged, and motivated by the PedalPower Kids Coaching Team.

As a School Programs Coach, you’ll bring PedalPower Kids’ bike and pedestrian safety education programs directly into local schools. Our school programs focus on helping students understand how to ride, walk, and navigate their communities safely and confidently.

You’ll lead engaging, age-appropriate safety lessons and activities for students during the school day. Programs may take place both indoors and outdoors and are designed to make bike and pedestrian safety education active, practical, and fun.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with groups of children, is comfortable leading activities and presenting to students, and is passionate about helping kids become safer and more confident around bikes, roads, and their communities.

You do not need to be an experienced bike instructor to apply. We provide training on our curriculum, teaching approach, and safety procedures. We’re looking for educators, coaches, youth professionals, and enthusiastic individuals who are excited to learn and make a difference in the lives of kids.

Requirements

• Exemplifies our Core Values: ENERGY. ENTHUSIASM. EMPATHY. EXCELLENCE.
• Experience working with children required; teaching, coaching, camp, childcare, or education experience is a plus
• Bike experience is desired, but not required
• Must be available on weekdays during the school day for school-based programs
• Eager to learn, self-motivated, dependable, and mature
• Loves to be busy and finds ways to be helpful without being asked
• Reliable transportation to and from program locations
• Able to lift 30 pounds comfortably, run and ride with program participants, and work in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support bike and pedestrian safety education programs for school-age children
• Create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for every rider
• Follow PedalPower Kids’ coaching methodology and safety procedures
• Communicate professionally with school partners, families, and the PPK team
• Prepare equipment and help maintain an organized program environment
• Participate in required training and ongoing professional development

PedalPower Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.