Cycle Instructor

Role Responsibility

Term Time Only – 38 Weeks

We are looking to recruit additional people to our Cycle Instructor team. The primary role is to deliver National Standard cycle training, also known as ‘Bikeability’, in order to reduce pedal cyclist road casualties and promote cycling in general.

The training provides a basic skills, off-road course (Level 1), on-road training course (Level 2) and an advanced skills course (Level 3) to children and adults.

Are you passionate about cycling and eager to inspire the next generation of cyclists? Look no further! We’re seeking enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team as Bikeability Cycle Instructors.

- Bikeability is today’s cycle training program, equipping participants with practical skills and knowledge to confidently navigate today’s roads.

- Our team provides cycle training to over 4,000 children in Kent annually thereby showing them the freedom and enjoyment of cycling whilst maximising their safety.

We are seeking to bolster our experienced team with up to a further 10 Instructors on 'term-time only, 3 days per week contracts' in order to meet the increasing demand for Cycle training from schools and other organisations.

Various locations across Kent but specifically looking for people living in : Thanet, Swale, Dartford, Gravesham, Ashford, Folkestone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and West Malling

Responsibilities:

- Deliver engaging and effective cycle training sessions to children and adults.

- Instill safe cycling practices, road awareness, and confidence in participants.

- Adapt training methods to cater to diverse age groups and skill levels.

- Foster a love for cycling and promote active lifestyles.

Qualifications/Experience:

- Proficient and confident cycling skills.

- Passion for working with children and promoting cycling.

Benefits:

- Sponsorship of training towards professional qualification 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training, and ancillary skills e.g. First aid, Cycle maintenance etc.

- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme.

- Predominantly school-time working hours.

- Time spent outdoors.

- The chance to make a positive impact on future cyclists.

Join us in shaping a safer and more cycle-friendly world!

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For more information on this role, please contact: 

Peter Wedlake

03000 422250 

Cycletraining@kent.gov.uk 

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.