Part-time Instructor, Community Education, Motorcycle Rider Coach

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Human Resources
humanresources@wnc.edu 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool.  As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.

• Must hold a Class M endorsement in the State of Nevada for a minimum of two years and be certified through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and approved by the Nevada Department of Public Safety / Office of Traffic Safety – Nevada Rider to conduct MSF course in Nevada.

Teaching students to ride requires Rider Coaches have a certain level of fitness to ensure a quality training experience and to ensure safety for everyone on the practice range. New and currently certified Rider Coaches must be able to:

• Lift to upright, tipped over training motorcycles, 60 pound boxes containing instructional material, and gas cans weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Push/pull training motorcycles weighing 300 – 480 pounds.

• Bend repeatedly, hold arm/hand signals, and/or signs upright, and walk quickly when needed.

• Stand for long periods of time (up to eight hours).

• Able to work in hot, cold and wind outdoor conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching college level courses is preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively with college faculty, staff and students.

• Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned material as specified by MSF.

• Maintain a professional conduct as outlined by MSF

• Maintain student records, including attendance and pass/fail grades

• Administer and submit student evaluations

• Complete incident reports as incidents occur with all documentation

• Tag motorcycles that need repair(s). Instructor is allowed to change spark plugs, and air in tires and must gas up motorcycles after the completion of the BRC class.

• Turn completed class packet into the WNC Community Education Office after class completion with all paperwork in order.

• Communicate with the WNC Community Education office how class went with any issues or concerns.

• Instructors will be evaluated on their performance and adherence to the MSF curriculum, Nevada Rider standards as a condition of employment.

• Instructors must dress in accordance with MSF standards for students.

• Attend WNC Motorcycle Safety pre-season welcome back meeting.

• Participate in student retention activities as requested.

• Promote college educational programs and services to the communities served by WNC.

NRS 486.375 Qualifications of Instructors; standards for licensing Instructors.

1. A person who:
a. Is a resident of this State or is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed at a military installation located in Nevada;
b. Is at least 21 years old;
c. Holds a motorcycle driver’s license or a motorcycle endorsement to a driver’s license issued by the Department;
d. Has held a motorcycle driver’s license or endorsement for at least 2 years; and
e. Is certified as an Instructor of motorcycle riders by a nationally recognized public or private organization which is approved by the Director,
May apply to the Department for a license as Instructor for the Program.
2. The Department shall not license a person as an Instructor if, within 2 years before the person submits an application for a license:
a. The person has accumulated three or more demerit points pursuant to the uniform system of demerit points established pursuant to NRS 483.473, or has been convicted of traffic violations of comparable number and severity in another jurisdiction; or
b. The person’s driver’s license was suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction.
3. The Director shall adopt standards and procedures for the licensing of Instructors for the Program.

(Added to NRS by 1991, 1065; A 1993, 1321)

Newly certified Rider Coaches must volunteer to shadow at least one WNC MSF Basic Rider Course (BRC) to teach at WNC. For information on shadowing please contact the WNC Community Education office at 775-445-4268.

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

10.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume

Posting Close Date

06/30/2030

Note to Applicant

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building, Room 154

Carson City, NV 89703

 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

 

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

 

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

 

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

 

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. 

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

 

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

 

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.