Cycle Safety Educator

4 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

Position Overview

Are you seeking a role that allows you to balance your professional and personal life effectively? This opportunity offers an ideal work-life equilibrium, granting you the flexibility to manage your time while making a meaningful contribution to the community.

The role involves collaborating with educational institutions, providing the option to work during academic terms or to increase hours during school holidays and weekends. This unique flexibility enables you to customize your working hours around your personal commitments.

Compensation: £14.59 to £15.34 per hour.

Employment Type: Casual.

Work Schedule: 0-37 hours per week based on demand.

Location: Crawley and East Grinstead.

As a Bicycle Training Facilitator, you will positively influence the community by:

  • Promoting safe cycling practices.
  • Encouraging responsible attitudes towards road usage.
  • Enhancing understanding of road safety and traffic regulations.
  • Building confidence in individuals to navigate local roads on bicycles.

Your responsibilities will include conducting training sessions for both children and adults, either in group settings or one-on-one. You will adhere to the National Standards for Cycle Training, imparting essential knowledge about road safety, bike handling, and basic maneuvers in local traffic.

You will deliver all three levels of Bikeability to diverse age groups and provide instruction to beginners as required. Furthermore, you will work closely with schools to arrange Bikeability training sessions, serving as the primary contact between educational institutions and West Sussex County Council.

We provide training for qualified candidates to become a certified Bikeability Instructor (1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training).

Required Skills and Experience

Essential Skills:

  • Strong verbal communication abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Competency in literacy and numeracy.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team to ensure high-quality training with an appropriate instructor-to-trainee ratio.
  • Skills in evaluation and assessment.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Fully qualified National Standard Instructor (NQIQ or 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training) or currently pursuing this qualification.
  • Experienced and proficient cyclist.
  • Familiarity with National Standards for Cycle Training and relevant sections of the Highway Code.
  • Basic knowledge of bicycle maintenance.
  • Experience in teamwork.
  • Background in teaching or instructing.
  • Experience working with children.

Benefits and Rewards

In addition to being part of a supportive team and a rewarding opportunity, you will enjoy:

  • A competitive salary.
  • Generous annual leave.
  • Comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development, including coaching and mentoring.
  • Access to various discounts that can save you over £1,000 (e.g., Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q, and more).
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Discounted memberships at select sports and fitness facilities.

For a detailed overview of the benefits available to employees of West Sussex County Council, please refer to our Rewards and Benefits page.


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