Job Description

Organisation

Leicestershire County Council

Work Location

County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary

£13.46 per hour (Pay award pending)

Contract Type

Zero hours contract - Casual

Closing Date

31st March 2027

Interview Date(s)

TBC

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We are looking for casual Bikeability Instructors

We are looking for casual Bikeability Instructors to join our team. Candidates must be confident cyclists and passionate about cycling to help support delivery of our Bikeability cycle training programme.

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About The Role

During your employment we will fully support your journey to becoming a fully qualified Cycle Instructor; once qualified you will receive a 1st4Sport Level 2 award in Instructing Cycle Training.

• You will be on a zero hour / casual contract and provide emergency ad-hoc cover to support our in-house team of Instructors.
• You will need to be flexible in your approach and able to undertake work at short notice to cover absences, increase our delivery and contribute to the delivery of school holiday schemes/after school sessions.
• The role will involve you in delivering all three levels of Bikeability training plus Learn to Ride, in both an on and off-road environment, progressing the rider's skills and confidence to enable them to ride in more complex road environments. The training follows a recognised national delivery standard.
• You will be required to store / transport your bike (ridden and driven) and all necessary equipment to training locations throughout the county so therefore you must have access to a car, hold a valid current driving license and have business insurance for work journeys as required.
• We will provide personal protective equipment which must be worn as instructed when carrying out duties.
• From time to time, you will be required to attend, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as essential for your own training needs and the needs of the service and be committed to continuing professional development.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

This role require full driving licence with access to vehicle with business insurance for work travel.

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About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Achieved the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training or the willingness to undertake this four-day training course; Math and English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
• IT skills and experience of using Microsoft office systems (word, excel, email).
• Experience of working with children (school age) in an advisory, teaching, coaching or instructor’s role; ability to communicate effectively with children, teachers, school staff and parents with the ability to demonstrate a professional, diplomatic and tactful approach.
• A regular and competent cyclist and have an enthusiasm for cycling; able to cycle in a variety of traffic conditions to Bikeability Level 3 standard; able to inspire the next generation to make more sustainable transport choices.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative, as part of a team; work in an organised and methodical manner; flexible, reliable and have good interpersonal skills; ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines and record information with attention to detail.
• Clear and positive communicator - Bikeability is about breaking skills into small, achievable steps. A good Instructor can: give short, simple instructions and use positive reinforcement, adapting explanations for different ages and abilities to support children and young people to do their best.