Cycling Instructor

Assist with the delivery of National Standard cycle training. The training
provides a basic skills course traffic free (Level 1), basic on-road training
course (Level 2) and an advanced skills course (Level 3) to children and
adults.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the delivery of National Standard cycle training and / or led

rides as organised by Go Velo Ltd

• Complete course paperwork including registers, assessments, course

reports and results.

• Complete risk assessments of the trainees, cycles, and the training area

(including on-road locations).

• Collection of consent forms at the start of training sessions.


• Accountable for the safety and welfare of colleagues and trainees.


• Ensure training is delivered in line with Go Velo Ltd health and safety

policy with an awareness of accident and incident reporting procedures.

• Enable trainees to cycle safely, promoting cycling as a means of transport

and a fun, healthy activity.

• Promote cycling and the organisation by attending events and supporting

our stakeholders

National Standard instructor. The role will appeal to individuals who enjoy any form of cycling
and/or have some previous experience or a strong interest in coaching, teaching or, working,
• Regular and competent cyclist.


• Understanding and awareness of road and traffic environments.


• Ability to communicate effectively with all trainees including children,

parents and schools.

• Be decisive, maintain good discipline, inspire confidence and give

encouragement.

• Be enthusiastic about cycling with an understanding of cycling as a sport,

means of transport, leisure pursuit and healthy form of exercise.

• Work as part of a team


• The role is dependent upon the outcome of an enhanced DBS check.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Be a National Standard qualified cycling instructor and / or Ride Leader.


• Hold a First Aid qualification.


• Understand basic cycle maintenance.
  
  Go Velo has an excellent team of instructors and tutors offering a friendly and fun approach to cycle instruction and instructor training. The team of instructors, tutors, coaches, mechanics and leaders have been carefully chosen for their love of cycling, they are qualified to a high standard, receive regular CPD and are specialists in their chosen field.


The Go Velo team has successfully delivered Bikeability and Adult Cycle Training to more than 40,000 people in Lancashire since its formation in 2009 encouraging people to engage in cycling.

£13.00 - £22.50 an hour - Part-time, Freelance, The instructing will predominately involve training children in primary schools to Bikeability
Level 1 and 2 during school hours, over 4 days in each week. We also deliver a variety of
other cycling services to children and adults outside school hours. Hours are agreed in
advance and the work requires an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be paid for by Go
Velo Ltd.
You may have experience of the following:
Coach, Teacher, Instructor, Trainer, Mentor, Tutor, Lecturer, Guide, Adviser, Educator,
Leader, Speaker, Outdoor Education, Cycling, Teaching, Coaching, Instructing.