Soldier Ride® Specialist
CurrentThe Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Soldier Ride Specialist conducts planning and facilitation of WWP Soldier Rides. These all-ability events include single and multi-day rides of varying modalities with adaptive and standard equipment.-Collaborate with the Soldier Ride team to plan, resource, and facilitate events.-Recruit warriors to Soldier Ride (SR) events. -Work with all relevant technology to facilitate a seamless recruitment process… Show more The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Soldier Ride Specialist conducts planning and facilitation of WWP Soldier Rides. These all-ability events include single and multi-day rides of varying modalities with adaptive and standard equipment.-Collaborate with the Soldier Ride team to plan, resource, and facilitate events.-Recruit warriors to Soldier Ride (SR) events. -Work with all relevant technology to facilitate a seamless recruitment process (Salesforce/Cvent/phone/Zoom).-Coordinate with Travel and Events team for Soldier Ride event logistics, ensuring appropriate contracts for hotels, meals, and warrior travel accommodations. Serve as liaison between hotel and WWP while onsite for events.-Coordinate all transportation logistics for participants and fleet of bicycles.-Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships within Soldier Ride event cities and with associated vendors, community supporters, and volunteers, distributing promotional items as needed.-Coordinate with local law enforcement and EMS for support during Soldier Ride events.-Submit and track appropriate permitting required by host locations.-Demonstrate intermediate-level cycling fitness, with the ability to maintain the pace of the group during Solider Rides and to hand-push warriors needing assistance.-Serve as WWP subject matter expert on cycling, adaptive cycling, gear, and equipment.-Coach warriors during group events, instructing warriors in road cycling, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and any other modality identified by the program.-Facilitate virtual programming content via Zoom, Facebook Live, Strava, and other technology-based platforms.-Establish effective WWP relationships and work collaboratively with teammates and community partners to promote all WWP events. Show less