Cycle Instructors (Part-time, FTC, Freelance)
Bristol

Are you an enthusiastic cyclist who loves being outdoors? Want to help local children learn new skills, increase their confidence and gain more independence?

If so, this is an unmissable opportunity to build a rewarding career with Life Cycle.

About Us

We are Life Cycle, a charity that helps people feel healthier, happier and more connected to each other - using cycling as a vehicle. We are based in Bristol and work across the West of England and Derbyshire - and we have been transforming lives through cycling since 1999. We know that cycling will play a key role in tackling our society’s biggest challenges: poor health and wellbeing, COVID-19 and the climate emergency.

Our work is underpinned by our belief that cycling is an inherently simple, safe and accessible activity. However, this view isn’t shared by everyone. We work to remove the barriers to accessing this low-cost, ‘green’ and healthy form of transport by giving people of all ages and backgrounds the skills and confidence to cycle safely.

We are currently looking for Cycle Instructors to join us in Bristol on a part-time basis for a fixed term contract, working two to five days per week.

What are the benefits?

- Salary of £104 - £133 per job
- Free annual bike service
- Free cycle training
- Discounted Endura cycle clothing

If you’re a confident cyclist or are looking to further develop your cycling skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to help young people unlock the benefits of cycling.

Not only will we provide you with all the training and support you need to succeed and gain a 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training, but we’ll reward you £300 for joining us!

If you love cycling, want to join an exciting charity and make a real difference to the knowledge, skills and confidence of the cyclists of tomorrow , this is the perfect role for you.

What will I be doing?

As a Cycle Instructor, you will deliver a range of cycling and Bikeability training to pupils at schools in Bristol.

You’ll be tasked with supporting and encouraging young cyclists to fall in love with the bicycle as a healthy, practical and cost-effective means of transport. Inspiring young people with your enthusiasm (and skills), you will ensure they have the confidence and practical skills to safely ride on the road and feel empowered to give cycling a go.

Bikeability is a programme of cycle training delivered in schools across the country that aims to ensure children and young people have the skills and confidence to make every day journeys on the road by bicycle.

Once you’ve completed your own 1st4Sport accredited training, you will:

- Deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus training to children aged 4 - 14
- Complete session plans, risk assessments, course registers and progression trackers
- Participate in our peer-to-peer support process on the training delivered
- Upload all course results to our database
- Help to mentor and observe new Instructors
- Complete any incident report as necessary

What do I need?

To join us as a Cycle Instructor, you will need:

- To be a confident cyclist (we can further develop your skills if needed)
- A willingness to work outdoors year round
- A friendly, tolerant and outgoing attitude with the ability to empathise with the challenges that young people may experience
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant must be at least 18 years old and able to pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Other organisations may call this role Bikeability Instructor, Trainer, Cycle Training Instructor, On-Road Cycle Instructor, Cycling Instructor, or Outdoors Instructor.

The closing date for this role is the 3rd April 2023.

Webrecruit and Life Cycle are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to take on an exciting new role as a Cycle Instructor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.