Cycle Instructor

**Cycle Instructor (Driver)**

**The Company**

First Step Cycle, part of the First Step Sports Group is a cycle training organisation specialising in the delivery of on road cycle training for all ages including; Bikeability levels 1, 2 and 3, community and adult cycle training.

First Step Cycle are one of the Yorkshire region’s leading cycle training and events specialists, with extensive knowledge and hands on experience, with a dedicated in-house team of talented, qualified trainers and event professionals.

**The Position**

We are seeking a Cycle Instructor, to work as required as part of a team to deliver fun, safe and informative Bikeability Training for pupils aged 9 years and older against the strict guidelines set in the National Standard by the Department of Transport.

This is an opportunity for a confident, instructor who is committed to delivering quality cycle sessions.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with the delivery of National Standard Cycle training as organised by First Step Sports.
- Drive a company van to sessions, load and deliver cycle equipment
- 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 First Step Sports’ 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.
- Research and continuously develop skills.
- Assist with Cycle promotion/development
- Dress professionally - In line with the First Step Sports Uniform.
- Adhere to the First Step Sports Delivery Standards.

**Knowledge and Experience Requirements**
- Complete a Level 2 1st4Sport Award in Instructing Cycle Training Qualification (Training is provided)
- 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
- First Aid and Child Protection Training (Desirable - training can be provided).
- Understand basic cycle maintenance (Desirable).
- 1 years’ experience with children; teaching or voluntary (Desirable)
- GCSE Maths and English.

**Why you should apply**:

- Great culture and work environment
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Christmas shut down
- Onsite parking

First Step Sports Group is an equal opportunity employer.
- L2 Award in Instructing Cycle Qualification
- Training Dates: March/April 2024 dates TBC
- Times: 9:30-16:30 (4 days)
- Start date 8th April 2024