Facebook seems to be having issues today. Sadly we were unable to rally enough volunteers (2) to open the track today so we will be closed Saturday, July 1st. We WILL be open tomorrow. To sign up to volunteer with us see the Signup link. Signup
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
PhillyPumptrack is Hiring for 2017 Season
See attached job description for details. Personnel must be 18+, live in the city of Philadelphia, pass a drug test and background check. 35 Hr/Wk. $10.88/hr. April 1 - Nov 1. Send resumes to phillypumptrack@gmail.com. For questions call Kenn at 610-659-4430.
See attached job description for details. Personnel must be 18+, live in the city of Philadelphia, pass a drug test and background check. 35 Hr/Wk. $10.88/hr. April 1 - Nov 1. Send resumes to phillypumptrack@gmail.com. For questions call Kenn at 610-659-4430.
PHILLY PUMPTRACK - JOB
DESCRIPTION(S)
Do you like working with autonomy and enjoy being outdoors? Would you
like working in a park setting with families, kids and the occasional sports
professional? Do you think sweat equity is a great way to improve the
community? Do you like bikes?
If so, working at the Philly Pumptrack for the 2017 season might just
be the perfect job for you!
The Philly Pumptrack is an earthen bicycle track and part of the
Philadelphia Park and Recreation department, connected to the Parkside – Evans
Recreation Center located at 5300 Parkside Avenue. We
cater to youth and families and offer loaner bikes and helmets - free of charge
- and is an ideal place for riders to learn bike handling skills in a safe
controlled environment.
The team at the Philly Pumptrack is responsible for a wide variety of responsibilities
that keep the employees engaged throughout the day. Track is open from
12pm-8pm, 7 days a week, unless weather closes the track. The track sits behind
a locked gate and has a locked container where all of the tools and bikes are
stored. You can find us at www.phillypumptrack.org
or on Facebook as Philly Pumptrack.
The day begins with opening the track. Job duties associated with
opening include:
·
Setting up a registration table
·
Erecting pop up tents
·
Filling drinking water coolers
·
Arranging the bicycle and helmet fleet and
performing a safety check on each of the BMX and mountain bikes
·
Staging hand tools to be used by staff and
volunteers to work on the track and/or rain gardens
·
Setting up the water system including hoses and
a generator for water supply to the track
·
Morning maintenance or un-tarping of track in
cases where poor weather necessitates tarping.
Normal operating tasks include:
·
Registering visitors and verifying
identification
·
Fitting helmets
·
Explaining track riding protocol, teaching of
basic skills
·
Course marshalling of beginner and advanced
tracks
·
Care of plants, grass, and track surface
·
Simple to advanced bicycle maintenance/repair
Our employees work with a large volume of children, and their parents,
therefore a high level of patience and conflict resolution skills are paramount
to success in this role.
Applicants must have the following characteristics:
·
Service mentality to park visitors
·
The ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly
·
Work on their feet for an entire shift
·
Can physically endure high summer temperatures
outdoors
·
Applicants with bicycle maintenance skills
(mechanical ability), or landscaping experience are highly preferred.
Additional and Optional job
duties for a Philly Pumptrack include:
·
Social media and communications for the track
·
Assist with event planning
·
Grant writing with oversight from Track Project
Coordinator
·
Community relations and liaison to PPR and the
Bike Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
The position is a seasonal position, beginning as early as April 1,
2017 and can last through mid November, weather dependent. The applicant will
work alongside a second seasonal employee and the Friends group volunteers. The
position entails working up to 35 hrs/wk on average and pays $10.88/hr. Normal
hours for seasonal staff are 12 noon – 6pm M – F but we are interested in staff
who may be able to cover occasional weekend days and perhaps work Tuesday –
Saturday. In addition, staff will be asked to cover Parks and Recreation Be
Outdoors camps that attend the pumptrack for 2 hours during the week
occasionally.
Applicants must live in the city of Philadelphia and be able to pass
background check, drug test and physical.
Interested parties should send an email to phillypumptrack@gmail.com. We will
begin interviewing on March 1, 2017 and continue until positions are filled.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
PHILLY
PUMPTRACK PRESS RELEASE
February 8, 2017
On Saturday, February 4, 2017, the Friends
of Philly Pumptrack held a well-publicized open public meeting in Philadelphia
to discuss the direction of the friends group. Topics covered included a recap
of the 2016 season, finances, fundraising opportunities, the opening date for
2017, future projects on the track and on the nearby Crossbow Trail.
A suggestion was made to formalize the
Board of Directors and elect a President and 2 Vice Presidents, as well as
establish several committees to better utilize the skills of the volunteer
board. Board membership was voluntary with the stipulation that the Board
Members were required to assist in staffing the Philly Pumptrack 2 days per
month through the open season (May – October) and participate in at least 2
committees.
These suggestions were brought to a vote
and were unanimously passed by the attendees of the meeting.
We are pleased to present the Board of
Directors for 2017:
- Heidi Grunwald, PhD (President & Co-founder)
- Candice Eberhart (Vice President)
- Curtis Bowman (Vice President)
- Chris McLeer
- Kenn Rymdeko (Co-founder)
- Kirk Fromm
- Michael Kasama
- Mia Mengucci
- Nick Saputo
- Stephen Hawkins
- Ray Louder (Nominated in absentia)
The following committees were established by vote, but the Board of Directors are open to other possible committee suggestions. To participate in a committee, Board membership is not required. The committees unanimously created are as follows:
·
Social Media & Outreach Committee: Focused on communication and outreach to the
constituents and users of the park.
o
Mike Kasama – Committee
Chair
o
Kirk Fromm – Co-Chair
o
Curtis Bowman
o
Chris McLeer
o
Stephen Hawkins
·
Maintenance Committee (aka Trailwork): Focused on volunteer days, track
maintenance and upkeep of the facility.
o
Chris McLeer - Committee
Chair
o
Kenn Rymdeko –
Co-Chair
o
Dan Mercer
o
Nick Saputo
o
Curtis Bowman
·
Environmental Committee: Focused on ensuring the track makes every reasonable
effort possible to minimize environmental impact of the surrounding area,
including flora and fauna impact.
o
Mia Mengucci - Committee
Chair
o
Stephen Hawkins –
Co-Chair
·
Events Committee: Focused on organizing and hosting events for a superior guest
experience. All members of the Board of Directors are expected to participate
in this committee.
o
Nick Saputo – Committee
Chair
o
Candice Eberhart –
Co-Chair
o
Mike Kasama
·
Fundraising Committee: Dedicated to raising funds for operating expenses of
the park and events.
o
Heidi
Grunwald - Committee Chair
o
Candice Eberhart
o
Curtis Bowman
·
Steering Committee: Designed to be comprised of cross-sector community and industry
partners representative of the relevant network that provides strategic
direction for the Philly Pumptrack and champions its facility and volunteer work. The Board will be revitalizing the Steering committee in the near future.
More information about the Board of
Directors and the Committees will be made public on the website (www.phillypumptrack.org) and through
the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/phillypumptrack/).
To learn more about volunteer
opportunities at the Philly Pumptrack: www.phillypumptrack.org
To donate directly to the Philly
Pumptrack: https://bicyclecoalition.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/pumptrack
The community thanks those that have volunteered
to be part of the Board of Directors for 2017!
Congratulations!
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
SAVE THE DATE Sunday 10/30/16 - A Hallow's Eve 3rd Annual Poker Run. Start and Finish at the Pumptrack riding the Belmont Plateau Trails. This is a fundraiser for "The Fence" around the Pumptrack. More details to come. $30/rider lunch included. Join us for some trail love and help us raise some funds.
Monday, July 25, 2016
Fence-Raiser! Help us raise funds to build a fence. This will allow us to begin giving free loaner bikes to our kids again.
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Win this helmet! |
Philly Pumptrack has launching a Fence-Raiser! Help us raise
funds to build a fence. This will allow us to begin giving free loaner bikes to
our kids again.
See link to raffle or sponsor 10' of fence HERE!
Thursday, July 21, 2016
OPEN 12-6pm but BRING YOUR OWN BIKE
Dear Philly Pumptrack enthusiasts,
We are now open from 12-6pm every day weather and volunteer permitting. Check Facebook for Hours Daily. We are currently a BRING YOUR OWN BIKE park only until we can get an 8' fence built. We will be launching a fundraiser this coming week. Stay tuned.
Thanks for your patience.
Philly Pumptrack Team
We are now open from 12-6pm every day weather and volunteer permitting. Check Facebook for Hours Daily. We are currently a BRING YOUR OWN BIKE park only until we can get an 8' fence built. We will be launching a fundraiser this coming week. Stay tuned.
Thanks for your patience.
Philly Pumptrack Team
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