News, Events & Postings
News
Please join us for the next CLOCC
Quarterly Meeting on Wednesday,
December 10 from 1 - 5 p.m. at
The Conference Center at UBS Tower, 1 N. Wacker Dr, 2nd floor. The meeting has been organized by the Clinical Practices Working Group and will focus on the clinical-community connection
in childhood obesity prevention work, with presenters and panelists
representing both sectors. In addition, there will be a CLOCC update,
networking opportunities,
working group meetings, and more. Click here to view the agenda. To RSVP, please email Teresa
Blumenberg at tblumenberg@childrensmemorial.org,
fax the RSVP form to 312-573-7825, or call 312-573-7764. We hope to see you there!
Events
Submit an event
Please note that the calendar is only for events promoting childhood obesity prevention - nutrition
and health awareness, physical activity promotion, and meetings and conferences. Submissions go through an approval process before they are posted, so there is a short waiting period before your event appears.
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September 28, 2008 – September
28, 2009, Every last Thursday of the Month 5-8 pm
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| Event name: Free Family Night/Health and Wellness |
| Location: Chicago Children's Museum, 700 East Grand Ave. Navy Pier. , Chicago, IL |
| Description: Every last Thursday of the month from 5-8 pm during our Free Family Night, we encourage organizations promoting health and wellness to present |
| For more information call 312-464-7713
or visit event web site
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November 21, 2008 – November
23, 2008
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| Event name: FamilyFarmed |
| Location: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL |
| Description: A three day gathering of Chicago-area fans of locally grown and responsibly produced food and artisanal goods. $15 online, $20 at the door. |
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For more information visit event web site
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November 24, 2008, 9 am - 12 pm
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| Event name: Physical Activity in Schools |
| Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL |
| Description: The meeting will address the topics of recess, physical activity and physical education in schools. This event is free, but an rsvp is required. |
| For more information call 312-573-7764
or visit event web site
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November 24, 2008, 9 am - 12 pm
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| Event name: CLOCC Physical Activity in Schools Meeting |
| Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Jensen, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL |
| For more information call 312-573-7741
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December 03, 2008, 5:30-6:30pm
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| Event name: Nutrition and Diet Workshop: The Truth about Fast Food |
| Location: 2459 W. Division, Chicago, IL |
| Description: Analyze nutritional data from fast food menus. Learn how it affects your body. |
| For more information call 773-278-6737
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December 10, 2008, 1 - 5 p.m.
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| Event name: CLOCC Quarterly Meeting |
| Location: Conference Center at UBS Tower, 1 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL |
| For more information call 312-573-7764
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December 10, 2008
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| Event name: Governmental Policies and Programs working group meeting |
| Location: 1 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL |
| Description: The working group meeting will take place from 4 pm - 5 pm during the CLOCC Quarterly Meeting. |
| For more information call 312-573-7741
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December 17, 2008, 5:30-6:30pm
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| Event name: Nutrition and Diet Workshop: Healthy Holidays |
| Location: 2459 W. Division, Chicago, IL |
| Description: Learn tips to avoid overeating during the holiday season. Share a nutritional holiday plate. |
| For more information call 773-278-6737
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January 22, 2009 – January
23, 2009
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| Event name: Building a Healthier Community: Eat Well, Live Well |
| Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL |
| Description: Region-wide conference on nutrition covers resarch, policy, and best practices with interactive seminars, and information sessions and more |
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For more information visit event web site
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February 18, 2009 – February
20, 2009
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| Event name: 6th Annual Active Living Research Conference |
| Location: Location to be Announced, San Diego, CA |
| Description: Active Living Research has issued a call for abstracts for conference posters and oral presentations with a deadline of July 30, 2008. Abstracts related to the conference's theme, "Active Communities for Youth and Families: Creating Momentum for Change," are particularly encouraged. Also, nominations for the program's second-annual "Translating Research to Policy Award" will be accepted until Aug. 27, 2008. |
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Job Openings
Submit a job opening
Job postings will be active for 30 days from approval. Please follow the instructions in each posting
to apply.
Business/organization:
Kinesiology and Nutrition
, Chicago , IL |
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| Title/position: Hourly Research Assistant for Food Environment Study |
Job description:
A position is available for a motivated individual interested in working on a research study examining the relationship between perceived and actual food environments, dietary intake, and weight status in Latino families. Minimum Requirements: · Bachelor's degree in health, social sciences or related fields, or combination of 3 years of education and experience. · Experience working with racially/ethnically diverse populations · Bilingual/Spanish Speaking· Access to transportation/car · Prior research experience a plus Responsibilities: · Conduct community assessments and in-store food availability audits · Interview Latino parents with preschool age children · Coordinate collection of activity space and travel data using global positioning system units (GPS) · Coordinate study participant follow-up Compensation ·Approximately $16 per hour, depending on experience ·10-15 hours per week ·Sorry no tuition waiver is available To apply, please email resume to: Angela Odoms-Young, Ph.D. Email: odmyoung@uic.edu
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Business/organization:
UIC
Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL |
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| Title/position: Research Assistant |
Job description:
Minimum Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree in health, social sciences or related
fields, or combination of 3 years of education and experience.
· Experience working with racially/ethnically diverse populations
· Bilingual/Spanish Speaking
· Access to transportation/car
· Prior research experience a plus
Responsibilities:
· Conduct community assessments and in-store food availability audits
· Interview Latino parents with preschool age children
· Coordinate collection of activity space and travel data using global positioning system units (GPS)
· Coordinate study participant follow-up
Compensation
· Approximately $16 per hour, depending on experience
· 10-15 hours per week
· Sorry no tuition waiver is available
To apply, please email resume to:
Angela Odoms-Young, Ph.D.
Email: odmyoung@uic.edu
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Business/organization:
Organic School Project
1103 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL |
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Contact info:
Maureen George
312-275-6800
maureen@organicschoolproject.org |
| Title/position: Executive Director |
Job description:
Organic School Project combats childhood obesity and related health epidemics through its Grow. Teach. Feed.™ model, laying the foundation for youth to build sustainable lifestyles. OSP programming initiatives provide the foundation for a sustainable lifestyle, connecting youth with the earth and enabling them to make more positive choices for themselves and the planet. OSP was established in June of 2005 and received its 501c3 not-for-profit certification in November of 2006.
The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall management of the organization including the development of organizational infrastructure, the management of staff, the growth of the current funding base, development and maintenance of existing strategic partnerships, and oversight of all marketing and communication efforts. The Executive Director serves as the primary representative of the organization, reports to the Board of Directors and provides supervision to staff. The Executive Director focuses on the growth of the Organic School Project’s capacities in three main areas:
Management: provide quality professional direction to staff, develop standing operating procedures and policies and manage operations efficiently and in accordance with Board of Directors guidelines.
Funding/Resource Development: grow a funding base that is large and sustainable enough to meet the needs of current and developing organization.
External Affairs: build and maintain relationships with donors, strategic partners, including but not limited to universities, hospitals, corporations, professional organizations and NGOs/community organizations.
Responsibilities
Board Development and Relations
Build a strong, working relationship with the Board.
Continue to develop the Board, including establishing revised job description, by laws and appointments.
Organize meetings and agendas.
Work with and utilize the Board in fundraising.
Develop relevant advisory boards.
Fundraising, Donor Relations and Stewardship
Act as the lead fund-raiser. Build on a comprehensive fundraising plan to increase financial resources from individual, corporate, foundation and government sources.
Oversees the coordination of at least two fundraisers each year.
Maintain relationships with all donors.
Manage grant tracking database and fundraising calendar.
Create and distribute stewardship reports and annual report.
External Affairs and Strategic Partners
Build strategic partnerships in order to enhance and develop OSP programming, funding and community relations. Strategic partners might include: universities, hospitals, food service organizations, corporations, food suppliers and distributors, etc.
Marketing and Communications
Be the liaison between OSP and its public relations firm, including such duties as informing firm of updates in order to generate press releases, approval of press releases, development of annual strategic marketing plan and responsible for overseeing accountable actions.
Develop OSP collateral materials, either in a direct or indirect role of approval, including a brochure, promotional materials and annual report in accordance with OSP branding.
Manage and approve frequent updates of OSP website.
Manage scheduling of outreach activities, including conferences, workshops and opportunities for promotion of OSP to specific public sectors.
Administrative Director
Administer a sound organizational plan to ensure that operations and infrastructure. effectively support OSP programs.
Oversee development and execution of organization’s strategic plan.
Manage growth of programs with new partner schools/youth organizations including fee for service model.
Manage volunteers. Create and implement management plan.
Hire, assign, supervise and develop staff.
Build a motivational, organizational culture of teamwork and professional development, maintaining OSP as a learning organization that inspires.
Formulate annual budget and ensure proper fiscal accounting systems.
Qualifications and Personal Characteristics:
Previous experience as an Executive Director recommended, but not required.
B.A. degree, along with a combination of professional and life experience that will enable the candidate to lead the growth and continued success of OSP.
Track record of success with a minimum of five years recent experience in development, leadership and financial management.
Comprehensive understanding of and/or interest in the fields of education, youth health epidemics, food systems/agriculture, and policy related to these fields.
Working knowledge of non-profit organizations, in particular emerging organizations.
Chicago or Chicago-land resident with understanding of the city’s demographics and organizational structure.
Demonstrated success at organizing and carrying out fund-raising strategies and plans.
Excellent interpersonal skills, a demonstrated ability to provide dynamic leadership, inspire staff and volunteers, work independently and as part of a team; ability to engage and respond to an active, resourceful Board of Directors and to work collaboratively in a results-oriented environment.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience. $60,000-$80,000/year.
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Business/organization:
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
9 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL |
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| Title/position: Education Specialist |
Job description:
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
The mission of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, founded in 1985, is to improve bicycling conditions and thereby the quality of life in the region. The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation recognizes the synergies between promoting bicycling and promoting walking and public transit. The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation aligns its advocacy with social equity and community improvement and embraces the power of a broad multi-modal coalition to achieve its mission.
Definition and Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs, the Education Specialist will provide active transportation outreach to the 7-county Chicagoland region, communicate a variety of educational and encouragement messages to wide-ranging audiences and coordinate appearances at a variety of regional events. The job is based in downtown Chicago, but includes extensive travel throughout the Chicago metro region.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in related field
· Demonstrated traffic and trail cycling skills
· Familiarity with basic safe bicycling and pedestrian practices, transit use, share-the-road concepts and bicycle mechanics
· Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills
· Demonstrated project management, communication, collaboration and team participation skills
· Basic understanding of active and sustainable transportation issues
· Solid writing skills
· Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse communities and age levels
· Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with community and government leaders, school officials, police officials and community organizations
· Computer competence, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, graphic design software, internet and e-mail and database management
· Familiarity with budgets and budgetary processes
· Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform basic transporting of program materials, including loading/unloading boxes, transporting bicycles and bike supplies, hauling a bicycle trailer, etc.
· Must be able to efficiently travel to and from meetings throughout the Chicago metro region, with an emphasis on suburban locations
· Ability to attend frequent evening and/or weekend events
Supervisory Responsibilities
· Hire and manage 1-2 part-time, hourly staff
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Coordinate education programs and efforts on issues related to active transportation
· Schedule and coordinate numerous appearances throughout the suburban region
· Attend events and deliver educational presentations where needed, either alone or as part of a team
· Communicate with clients and event sponsors on all aspects of appearances
· Develop and modify a variety of educational messages for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and motorists, both children and adults
· Create and produce educational materials on various topics
· Actively research and solicit ongoing opportunities for appearances and outreach
· Explore opportunities to speak publicly
· Supervise one or more part-time program staff
· Create and manage departmental budget
Other Duties and Responsibilities
· Participate and assist in CBF programs, initiatives and events as appropriate.
· Represent CBF’s advocacy efforts to other organizations, groups and governmental entities.
Submit cover letter explaining the candidate's interest in the job, qualifications and resume to:
· melody@biketraffic.org
· Please type “Education Specialist” in the subject line of the email.
· No hard copies, phone calls or faxes please.
· See www.biketraffic.org for more information about the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and its programs.
Salary and Benefits
$30,000 to $35,000 per year, depending upon experience. The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation offers a progressive benefit program that includes health, dental and retirement options.
Deadline
This position is open until filled.
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age.
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Business/organization:
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
9 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL |
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| Title/position: Program Coordinator, Chicago Bicycle Safety Initiative |
Job description:
LENGTH OF JOB
Full-time year-round salaried position with benefits, depending on annual funding renewal. Salary range: $35,000 - $37,000.
PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (CBF) is an advocacy organization supporting bicycling, walking and public transit in Chicago and its suburbs. Since 2001, CBF has worked as a contractor to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Bicycle Program to staff and manage the Chicago Bicycle Safety Initiative. The Chicago Bicycle Safety Initiative is a set of programs focusing on traffic safety education, encouragement and enforcement, which is directed to the public (bicyclists, motorists, and pedestrians), as well as other city departments and agencies.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Program Coordinator is a full-time salaried position and is situated at the CDOT office. The Program Coordinator will report to the CBF Executive Director and the CDOT Bicycle Program Manager, and work in a team environment with the Training and Enforcement Coordinator and the Ambassador Coordinator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for implementation of components of Chapter 5 of the City of Chicago’s Bike 2015 Plan, www.bike2015plan.org, including:
§ Manage the administrative coordination of existing bicycle safety outreach and education programs such as: Bicycling Ambassador program, Junior Ambassador (ASM-JA) training program, commercial vehicle driver training, and enforcement projects.
§ Maintain and develop relationships with program partners and funding agencies (including CDOT, the Illinois Department of Transportation, After School Matters, etc.) regarding grant and contract management
§ Identify new funding sources, sponsors and partners.
§ Work with the CDOT public relations staff to reach out to new and existing media partners, write press releases and track media appearances.
§ Coordinate messages and materials for the Share the Road initiative.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Evaluate (in written reports) the impact and success of the programs.
§ Manage relationships with sponsors and annually secure sponsored product for programs.
§ Manage the Ambassador webpage, www.bicyclingambassadors.org and develop other strategies to market the program.
§ Participate in local, regional, and national bicycling and transportation conferences.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
§ Can communicate well with people of all ages, abilities, cultural groups, economic statuses, sexual orientations, and disabilities.
§ Writes and speaks in a friendly, concise, and accurate manner.
§ Works well with a team, and fosters team spirit.
§ Experience speaking to or writing for news media.
§ Proficient with Microsoft office applications.
§ Can accomplish tasks in an unstructured and informal environment, and with limited supervision.
§ Experience with development or administrative management.
§ Good at solving problems, thinking creatively, and self-motivation.
§ Prompt and punctual.
§ Highly organized and detail-oriented.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
§ Experience bicycling in urban traffic.
§ Familiarity with non-motorized transportation advocacy or policy.
§ Proficiency in a language other than English, especially Spanish.
§ Some experience working with Adobe design applications, such as Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
§ Base knowledge in GIS mapping would be helpful.
This position is open until filled, although we strongly encourage applicants to email resume and cover letter to Rob Sadowsky at rob@biketraffic.org by October 24, 2008. Please include “Program Coordinator, Bicycle Safety Initiative” in the subject line of your email.
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Business/organization:
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
30 North LaSalle, Suite 500, Chicago , IL |
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Contact info:
Charlie Short
312/744-5645
charlie.short@cityofchicago.org |
| Title/position: After School Matters Instructor – Junior Bicycling Ambassadors Program |
Job description:
LENGTH OF JOB: January 2009 through early June 2009
PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation manages a city-funded program called the After School Matters Junior Ambassadors. The After School Matters Junior Ambassador Program is after school instruction on bicycle mechanics and safety that takes place three days a week for sixteen weeks between February and June. After School Matters Instructors work in teams of two to teach the bicycling curriculum to 25 teenagers at two locations in Chicago. Once successfully completing the After School Matters Junior Ambassadors program, the teenage participants are able to apply to the Mayor Daley’s Junior Ambassadors program for possible summer employment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The After School Matters Instructors will work in a team of two, reporting to the Junior Ambassador Program Coordinator. The After School Matters Instructor will also:
§ Work 9-12 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons.
§ Work for sixteen weeks from February 2009 through June 2009,
§ Be available for 20 hours during January 2009 for recruitment and mandatory meetings.
§ Teach the designated Junior Bicycling Ambassador curriculum to 25 teenage After School Matters participants
§ Travel directly to training site, by bicycle, walking, or public transit.
§ Wear a bicycling helmet while bicycling and during some training opportunities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The After School Matters Instructor will have these duties:
§ Teach bicycle mechanics, maintenance, and repair to the 25 teenage After School Matters participants.
§ Teach confidence, teamwork, and public speaking skills.
§ Teach teenagers how to work with and present to children and adults.
§ Teach Bicycling Ambassadors’ messages of bicycle safety and use of bicycles as a viable form of transportation.
§ Maintain order and discipline in an unstructured learning environment.
§ Manage After School Matters’ equipment at the host school teaching site.
§ Maintain relationship with administration of host school location.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate should have the following qualifications.
§ Can communicate well with teenagers of all abilities, cultural groups, economic statuses, sexual orientations, and disabilities.
§ Writes and speaks in a friendly, concise, and accurate manner.
§ Very experienced in bicycling in urban traffic.
§ Owns a bicycle in good working condition, and an approved bicycling helmet.
§ Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
§ Can get work done in an unstructured and informal environment, and with limited supervision.
§ Works well in a team, and fosters team spirit.
§ Takes direction well.
§ Good at solving problems, thinking creatively, and self-motivation.
§ Prompt and punctual.
§ Pass a background check in order to work with children.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer candidates with these qualifications:
§ Experience teaching teenagers.
§ Experience teaching bicycle mechanics.
§ Experience working as a bicycle mechanic with an emphasis on repairing urban bicycles.
This is a seasonal, hourly position. The pay rate is $19 to $25 an hour, based on teaching and/or mechanic experience.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates should write a cover letter and resume which includes (a) why they consider themselves suited for the job, and (b) a list of qualifications and/or relevant experience. Provide to:
Charlie Short
Junior Ambassador Coordinator
Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors
30 North LaSalle, Suite 500
Chicago IL 60602
phone 312/744-5645 fax 312/742-2422
charlie.short@cityofchicago.org
All applications are due by Friday, November 14. We thank all applicants; we will contact only those selected for interviews.
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Business/organization:
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
Chicago, Chicago, IL |
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| Title/position: Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program Curriculum Developer |
Job description:
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
The mission of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, founded in 1985, is to improve bicycling conditions and thereby the quality of life in the region. The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation recognizes the synergies between promoting bicycling and promoting walking and public transit. The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation aligns its advocacy with social equity and community improvement and embraces the power of a broad multi-modal coalition to achieve its mission.
Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program
Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program provides public elementary schools in Illinois with a multifaceted, low-cost approach to promote physical fitness activity in classroom and home activities. The program utilizes non-competitive games and activities that meet the Illinois Learning Standards for Physical Development and Health.
The goals of Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program include:
1. Empower elementary-age children with achievable fitness goals to increase self-confidence, body image and health.
2. Provide a comprehensive fitness and healthy lifestyle curriculum for use in Illinois elementary schools that incorporates health, physical education and history lessons.
3. Educate and engage teachers, students and parents on the importance of active living.
4. Increase professional development opportunities for health and physical education.
Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program centers on the belief that building school and community capabilities are essential to achieving lasting progress in childhood fitness. The Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program incorporates an interdisciplinary, standards-based physical education curriculum, an interactive web site for students and teachers, an online physical activity tracking tool, and extensive professional development for physical education and homeroom teachers.
During the 2006-07 and 2007-08 school years, more than fifty elementary schools (150 classrooms) from across Illinois participated in the first version of Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program. The curriculum guide used from 2006-2008 incorporates Illinois Learning Standards for Physical Development and Health and the goals of the federally mandated wellness policy.
Definition and Purpose
With funding from the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP), the Curriculum Developer will create new editions of the PE and classroom curriculums for Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program.
Under the direct supervision of the Walk Across Illinois Director, the Curriculum Developer will create four unique 25-week classroom curriculums (1 lesson per week) for grades 3-6. The designer will be responsible for designing a unique Walk Across Illinois route for each grade level, and incorporating literacy, math and social science learning standards into the newly designed lessons.
The Curriculum Developer will expand and revise the existing physical education curriculum to address the specific needs of third-sixth-grade students. The lessons will build on each other, so that by the sixth-grade, students will have received information on the same movement, physical development and health concepts year after year and will have developed a thorough and complete understanding of these concepts.
Walk Across Illinois School Fitness Program physical education lesson plans engage students in physical activities that emphasize teamwork, not competition. The curriculum uses movement, aerobic exercise and interactive games to help students set and exceed personal fitness goals and develop a comprehensive understanding of pedestrian and bicycle safety. The program’s curriculum components are structured around Goals 19-24 of the Illinois Learning Standards for Physical Development and Health.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum Design, Physical Education, Journalism
· Excellent writing skills
· Prior elementary teaching experience
· Experience developing curriculum and/or series of thematic standards-based lesson plans
· Excellent project management and organization skills
· Basic understanding of active and sustainable transportation issues
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Write weekly lesson plans for four 25-week classroom curriculum guides for grades 3-6
· Write weekly lesson plans for four 25-week Physical Education curriculum guides for grades 3-6
· Create supplemental materials for use in WAI School Fitness curriculum
· Work in conjunction with graphic designer and website designer to ensure content accuracy/quality control in website and print materials
The selected person will be paid as an independent contractor for the period November 2008-June 2009.
Submit cover letter, resume and qualifications to:
· shana@biketraffic.org
· Please type “WAI Curriculum Developer” in the subject line of the e-mail
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Volunteer Available/Volunteer Needed
Fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering or if you are looking for volunteers
To contact a volunteer or respond to a volunteer request:
E-mail your request to info@clocc.net and include the Volunteer
ID in the subject line.
Volunteer ID: 1191
Hours available per week: 5
Details:
I would like to volunteer for childhood health and fitness programs, obesity programs. I am passionate about volunteering for programs that adress health and fitness for children.
Volunteer ID: 1192
Hours available per week: 3.5
Details:
Discover what happens when your streets turn into parks!
Your community and the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation invite you to volunteer to make Sunday Parkways a success. We need volunteers to get outside and be active on car-free streets October 5th and 26th. Sunday Parkways is a new and exciting way to experience Chicago’s streets. Celebrate your community as thousands of people pour into the streets to walk, bike and skate along the city’s beautiful and historic boulevards.
Sunday Parkways runs along Chicago’s boulevard system and will connect Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Little Village neighborhoods, displaying the vibrant culture of Chicago’s communities along the way.
Grab a friend or a group and join us to make this event safe and fun for everyone. Volunteers are needed 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Our most popular volunteer position is Course Marshal — Keep crossings safe for pedestrians, cyclists, runners, roller-bladers and others.
We need volunteers of all ages and abilities to help in many ways.
All day-of-event volunteers will receive a Sunday Parkways T-shirt and snacks.
Please register to volunteer by September 29th. For more information on volunteering or to register, e-mail Jody Orlovick at jody@biketraffic or call (312) 427-3325, ext. 297.
Thank you in advance,
Jody Orlovick
Volunteer Manager
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
jody@biketraffic.org
(312) 427-3325 x297
Volunteer Course Marshal Job Description:
Duties:
· Volunteer course marshals will be responsible for directing participant traffic.
· In the morning, volunteer course marshals will place barricades blocking motor vehicle access to the Sunday Parkways route as the police sweep passes.
· At the end of the event, volunteer course marshals will remove barricades when the police sweep passes, thus re-opening the Sunday Parkways route to motor vehicle traffic.
· Volunteer course marshals will answer questions, encourage recycling and direct participants to activities.
· Volunteer course marshals will be placed in teams along the route and report to a team leader for assignments or with any questions.
Date, Time, Location:
· Sunday, October 5, North Route
o 7:30 a.m. – 11 and 10:30 a.m. - 2p.m.
· Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park
· Sunday, October 26, South Route
o 7:30 a.m. – 11 and 10:30 a.m. - 2p.m.
· Garfield Park, North Lawndale, Little Village
Qualifications:
· Enthusiasm!
· If you have a bike, you are encouraged to ride to your position.
· High School age or older.
Training:
· Team leaders will brief volunteers about their duties in the morning before the event.
Importance of the job:
· Volunteer course marshals serve as ambassadors; they are our eyes and ears for the event. They also keep the event safe by directing participant traffic.
Reasons to volunteer:
· Volunteers will receive a Sunday Parkways T-shirt, light refreshments and lunch.
· Spend the day celebrating healthy communities and beautiful boulevards.
Volunteer ID: 1281
Hours available per week: 3-5
Details:
I would like to volunteer for childhood health and fitness programs, obesity programs, especially in the Latino community. I'd like to volunteer for programs that address making smart choices about health and fitness. Are there any opportunities in the Albany Park area of Chicago?
Volunteer ID: 1282
Hours available per week: 5-20
Details:
My main interests are in the field of nutritional advocacy. I am working towards becoming politically involved in public health, sustainability in regards to the agricultural industry and preventative care through nutrition and wellness. I hope to find an opportunity to expand my knowledge base through a variety of experiences related to the interests listed above. I am currently a graduate student in the MBA/MPH program at UIC with a very strong background in Business (BBA in Marketing from Loyola U. Chicago), research, and a variety of related business positions. I am open to all different volunteer opportunities.
To contact a volunteer:
E-mail your request to info@clocc.net and
include the Volunteer
ID in the subject.
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