Bike Program Staff

Position Details

Do you love biking and working with youth? Auburn MTB is looking for enthusiastic, community-minded individuals to join our team! We offer a variety of programs focused on bike safety, skill-building, and community outreach for youth ages 2–18. Whether you're a seasoned mountain biker or just passionate about empowering kids, we have a role for you. Ready to Ride with Us? Join a team that’s passionate about biking, youth development, and community impact. Help us empower the next generation of confident, safe, and enthusiastic riders!

Primary Duties

• Recreation Assistant: Support our youth biking programs by:
  • Assisting with learn-to-ride and mountain bike skills workshops
  • Leading small groups in fun, skill-building activities
  • Encouraging participation and creating a positive, inclusive environment
  • Helping with basic bike maintenance (inflating tires, helmet fitting, gear checks)
  • Serving as a mentor and role model for youth
  • Supporting community events and outreach
• Recreation Program Leader II: Take on a leadership role by:
  • Leading mountain bike rides and skills instruction
  • Designing and implementing program curriculum
  • Training and supervising part-time staff and volunteers
  • Managing equipment inventory and maintenance
  • Building relationships with schools and community partners
  • Supporting community events and outreach
  • Tracking program metrics and maintaining records

Qualifications

• Recreation Assistant: Must be at least 16 years old, passion for working with youth, positive attitude and team spirit, ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn, and ability to complete First Aid/CPR.
• Recreation Program Leader II: Must be at least 21 years old, ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn, strong mountain biking, road biking and leadership skills, self-starter with program development experience, ability to complete First Aid/CPR, clean driving record and ability to drive a passenger van. Training is provided.

Additional Information

• Recreation Assistant: Bike Maintenance Assistance, Ride Leader, Special Events.
• Recreation Program Leader II: Oversee bike inventory, plan and implement program curriculum, measure program metrics, lead youth on mountain bike trails, assist with basic skills instruction, assist with assessing participant skill levels, assist with community outreach events, provide day-to-day supervision, maintain program records, conduct basic trail maintenance.

Recruitment Process

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process. If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation. To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit: www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn.