Instructor Job at Bike Fun, Nashville, TN

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  • Bike Fun
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Summary

Bike Fun seeks a part-time, contract instructor to start in summer 2026.

This person will be providing one-on-one lessons for private bicycle students as well as collaborating with other Bike Fun contractors to lead small group classes on bicycle riding skills, serve as ride leaders for group rides, and participate in outreach events with our community partners.

Job summary

This position will comprise up to 5-10 hours a week of instruction of small group classes or one-on-one lessons. Hours per week are set by class and lesson schedule and can vary widely. Travel within the Middle Tennessee area will be necessary. Interested parties from outside of the Nashville metro area are encouraged to inquire as we are looking to expand our outreach to more counties.

Availability on at least one weekend day is essential. Work during the week is determined by our class and outreach schedule. Instructors are provided with a basic toolkit and up to 3 paid shadow shifts to learn our instructional methods.

Desired contract period is from July through November; however, shorter contract periods can be considered. (Yes, we have a contract!)

Bike Fun encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in the bicycling industry such as women, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

About Bike Fun

Bike Fun is a non profit with a mission to create more joyful bicycle riders in Middle Tennessee. We have been teaching people since 2016 and have been a non profit since 2020. Bike Fun teaches humans of all ages, abilities, & backgrounds how to enjoy life on two wheels.

Job Responsibilities

  • Instructing learn to ride and intermediate riding skills to students from different backgrounds and levels of experience.
  • Basic bike repair assessment or ability (can teach you this!)
  • Ability to assess a student’s capability and work within their capacity
  • Work with students from age 4 to 74 in a respectful, encouraging manner

Qualifications

  • Enjoyment of bicycle riding
  • Ability to break down complex concepts
  • Ability to stand, jog, or ride for 30-60 minute stretches
  • Applicant must be 18+
  • Nice to have: first aid experience
  • Nice to have: verbal fluency in Spanish, Arabic, or Mandarin

Additional Information

Benefits

  • $30/hour pay rate (1099) (demonstrated foreign language proficiency increases this rate)
  • Access to bicycle mechanic expertise as needed for your own personal bicycle
  • Access to the Bike Fun Bike Lab
  • Access to member rates for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee courses and seminars
  • Access to member rates for the League of American Bicyclists courses and seminars
  • Potential of certification through the League of American Bicyclists with tuition paid by Bike Fun
  • Coaching/mentoring from experienced instructors

How to Apply

Send a letter of introduction and resume to KJ Garner at kj@nashvillebikefun.org. Please include any relevant instructional experience as well as your experience with bicycle riding.

(A short note to say hi + your resume – preferred attachment or pasted into the body of the email!)

Details

  • Date Posted: May 18, 2026
  • Type: Contract / Temp
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Start Date: 06/15/2026
  • Salary Range: 30 per hour
  • Working Hours: various

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Summer work, Shift work, Weekend work

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