Casual Cycling Instructor
WSCC Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | £12.08 – £12.31 an hour |
|---|---|
| Location | Horsham |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Salary: £12.08 to £12.31 per hour.
Contract: 8 Casual positions.
Working Pattern: 0-37 hours per week dependant on demand.
Location: Crawley, East Grinsted, Horsham and Mid Sussex.
As a Cycle Instructor you will make a difference to multiple people around the county by;
- Encouraging and developing safe cycling skills.
- Developing positive attitudes towards road use.
- Increasing knowledge and understanding of the road and traffic environment.
- Giving trainees the confidence to use their cycles on local roads.
You will deliver training courses to school age pupils and adults, either in groups or on a one to one basis. This will follow the National Standards for Cycle Training; teaching the fundamental principles of road safety and the skills to control a bicycle and carry out basic manoeuvres on local roads.
You will be delivering all three levels of Bikeability to children and adults, as well as teaching complete beginners where required. This role will also include working with schools to arrange Bikeability training sessions, being the key link between schools and West Sussex County Council.
Experience and Skills
Key Skills:
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team to ensure that high quality training is carried out at an acceptable trainee to instructor ratio.
- Judgemental and assessment skills.
Qualifications and/or experience:
- Fully qualified National Standard Instructor (qualified to all 3 Levels of Bikeability) (NSI) or
- 1st 4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training.
- To be a competent and experienced cyclist.
- Understanding of the National Standards for Cycle Training and relevant sections of the Highway Code.
- Knowledge of basic bicycle maintenance.
- Experience of team working.
- Experience of teaching/instructing.
- Experience of working with children.
Rewards and Benefits
Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.
- A competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- A generous pension scheme.
- Flexible working.
- Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
- A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more).
- Free access to employee assistance programmes.
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is EIE01042.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Dean Pocock at dean.pocock@westsussex.gov.uk.
For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk.
To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the key skills in the job description.
West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.
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Job Reference: EIE01042
Company description:
West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation providing services to the residents which enable them to make decisions and choices about how they live, work and play so they can lead long, healthy and happy lives. Services range from schools, social care, economic development,through to Libraries, Fire and Rescue, Trading Standards, Transport, Highways and many more. We aim to be a forward thinking, progressive organisation, with a highly motivated and dedicated team of people who are passionate about delivering valued services and making a positive difference to the lives of our residents.
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